Fine Arts Competition

Updated for 2024

This art competition is intended to encourage artists to participate in the Festival with their entries featuring sheep- or wool-related subjects. The competition is open to ALL artists. Size limitation is a maximum of 48 inches in any direction, including frame. All entries must be suitably framed and equipped for hanging with D-rings and picture wire. Absolutely no sawtooth hangers.

Artists are eligible to enter two pieces of work in every class. All entries must have been completed since the 2023 Festival.


Adult Division

Classes

  • 1.  Oil
  • 2.  Watercolor
  • 3.  Pastel
  • 4.  Acrylic
  • 5.  Graphics (charcoal, pencil, pen & ink, block printing, etc.)
  • 6.  Featured Breed – Cotswold (any medium #1-5)
  • 7.   Miscellaneous (tapestry, sculpture, etc.)

Prizes

  • 1st – $20
  • 2nd – $15
  • 3rd – $10
  • 4th – $5
  • Best of Show – $100
  • Reserve – $50
  • Best Maryland Resident Entry – $50

Junior Division (ages 16 years and under as of January 1)

Classes

  • 8.  Oil
  • 9.  Watercolor
  • 10.  Pastel
  • 11.  Acrylic
  • 12.  Graphics (charcoal, pencil, pen & ink, block printing, etc.)
  • 13.  Featured Breed – Cotswold (any medium #8-12)
  • 14.  Miscellaneous (tapestry, sculpture, etc.)

Prizes

  • 1st – $12
  • 2nd – $10
  • 3rd – $7
  • 4th – $4
  • Best of Show – $35
  • Reserve – $20
  • Best Maryland Resident Junior Entry – $20

How to Enter

Entries are to be delivered to the Main Exhibition Annex on Friday, May 3, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. All items must be submitted in person and claimed on Sunday by the person submitting them. Judging will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

All entries must remain on display throughout the Festival and will not be released before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Premium money will be forfeited for any entries removed earlier.

All entries must be claimed by 5:30 p.m. that evening. Any pieces not picked up become the property of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.

The Festival Committee assumes no responsibility for damage or loss of entries, but will make every effort to display and care for all the art pieces entered.

There is no entry fee.

For information contact:
Michele McGuiness, Fine Arts Chairperson
301-528-8850 or

 

2024 tickets and catalogs now on sale!

Tickets and catalogs for the 2024 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2024.eventbrite.com. The deadline for ordering catalogs is March 15.

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New this year: If you want to get a catalog before the Festival, you must order by March 15. You can order at mswf2024.eventbrite.com/. Festival tickets are on sale there now, too! If you prefer to pay by check, you can download a catalog order form from our website at sheepandwool.org/purchase-a-catalog/; just make sure it reaches us by March 15.A limited number of catalogs will be available in the T-Shirt Sales building at the Festival while supplies last. We are now suggesting a $5.00 donation for catalogs picked up at the Festival. #mdsw #mdsw2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Registration is now open at mswf2024.eventbrite.com for our Family Activities on festival weekend. Although targeted towards children, they are open to all ages. (Note: Parents of children 7 and under must stay with the child during the class.)This year's activities include:--God's Eye (Age 5+) --Card Weaving (Age 7+) --Needle Felted Hair Ties (Age 10+) --Lucet Braiding (Age 7+) --Exploring Simple Spinning (Age 5+) --Quick to Crochet (Age 7+)--Quick to Knit (Age 7+)--Needle Felted Fire Dragon (Age 7+) --Tapestry Weaving (Age 8+) --Hand Carding (Age 8+)--Needle Felted Beads (Age 10+) Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is recommended. If classes are not filled, registration at the Festival may be possible; check at the Family Activities Tents upon arrival. #mdsw #mdsw2024 #familyactivities #knit #crochet #weave #handcard #Spin #felt #lucet #needlefelt ... See MoreSee Less
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