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Division 6: Fine Arts & Calligraphy

Event Date
1st Aug to 2nd Aug 2024

Fine Art

Except for deep edge canvasses, artwork must be framed, strung and ready to hang on hooks provided by the show. They will be displayed on vertical boards along the side of the marquee. No clip frames. Presentation forms an integral part of the competition. Signatures will be covered during judging.
Exhibits will be judged based on composition, techniques applied and overall visual context and impact.
Paintings, classes 601 to 609 - Frame must not exceed 100cm in either direction. The artwork may be any size within the frame.
Sculpture, class 610 - Base must not exceed 60cm in either direction. No height limit.
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
Competition Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 601 An oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board - botanical or still life
Description:

An oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board - botanical or still life

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 602 An oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board - a portrait
Description:

An oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board - a portrait

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 603 A watercolour painting - a portrait
Description:

A watercolour painting - a portrait

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 604 A watercolour painting - Still Life
Description:

A watercolour painting - Still Life

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 605 A watercolour painting - landscape or seascape
Description:

A watercolour painting - landscape or seascape

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 606 An artwork in pastel or oil pastel
Description:

An artwork in pastel or oil pastel.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 607 A drawing in any medium
Description:

A drawing in any medium.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 608 An original print - etching, lino etc
Description:

An original print - etching, lino etc, (no photographic, digitally enhanced photographic or Giclee prints),

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 609 An abstract painting in any medium.
Description:

An abstract painting in any medium.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 610 A sculpture or carving (not turned wood) in any medium
Description:

A sculpture or carving (not turned wood) in any medium.
Base must not exceed 60cm in either direction. No height limit.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)

Calligraphy

Exhibits must be framed, strung and ready to hang on hooks provided by the show. The frame must not exceed 50cm in either direction. The work may be any size within the frame.
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
Competition Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 611 An item of calligraphy, monochrome
Description:

An item of calligraphy, monochrome
Calligraphy exhibits must be framed, strung and ready to hang on hooks provided by the show. The frame must not exceed 50cm in either direction. The work may be any size within the frame.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 612 An item of calligraphy, illustrated and coloured
Description:

An item of calligraphy, illustrated and coloured
Calligraphy exhibits must be framed, strung and ready to hang on hooks provided by the show. The frame must not exceed 50cm in either direction. The work may be any size within the frame.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)

Creative Writing

Exhibits must be framed, strung and ready to hang on hooks provided by the show. The frame must not exceed 50cm in either direction. The work may be any size within the frame.
Book vouchers donated by Waterstones will be awarded to the winners in the creative writing classes.
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
Competition Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 613 Creative Writing: A poem in a style of your choice titled 'My Summer'
Description:

Creative Writing: A poem in a style of your choice titled 'My Summer', 500 words maximum and must be mounted on A4 black card. Type in Calibri font, size 12 or handwritten.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
Class: 614 A short story on a topic of your choice, maximum 250 words.
Description:

A short story on a topic of your choice, maximum 250 words. Printed to fill an A4 sheet.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2
Entries: £0.00 (£0.50 for non members)
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    Event Summary
    • Location
      Vivary Park,
      Taunton,
      TA1 3QE
    • Entry Fee
      £0.00 - £0.50
    • Date
      Thu 1 August 2024 1pm to
      Fri 2 August 2024 6pm
    • Entries Close
      Mon 29 July 2024 9pm
    • Email
      info@tauntonfs.co.uk
    • Phone
      07707451466

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