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ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN
ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 25TH 2025
DROP OFF FOR ENTRIES IN THIS DEPARTMENT AUGUST 6TH FROM 11:00AM – 6:00PM

ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 25 – use ART ENTRY FORM

EXHIBIT ARRIVAL DATE: Bring your exhibits on Wednesday, August 6 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Entries brought after this time cannot be judged.

ENTRY FEE: Section A & F: $1.00

Section B, C, D & E: $0.50

Each exhibitor is limited to 5 entries plus 1 entry for the Fair theme section F, Class 5.

PRIZE MONEY: 1ST – $5, 2ND – $4, 3RD – $3

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Best in Section: Sponsored by Julie Anne’s Art & Custom Framing:

• Sections A, B & C: $40 gift certificate each

• Sections D & E: $20 gift certificate each

RULES:

1. Entries must have been completed in 2024 or 2025.

2. The work must be that of the artist.

3. Entries must be dated and signed on the back of the entry.

4. No entries previously shown at the Chilliwack Fair are eligible.

5. Entries must be suitably framed and equipped with screw eyes and wire for hanging. No saw tooth hangers.

6. Entries from age 12 & under need not be framed, but must be mounted on a stiff backing such as cardboard.

7. Please ensure that exhibitor’s full name, date, class, and section is clearly shown on the back of entry.

8. The Committee reserves the right to reclassify entries deemed improperly classified.

9. Any media may be used such as: Watercolour, Oils, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, etc.

10. You must present your claim tag to collect your exhibit and prize money which will be released Sunday, August 10 at 5 p.m. After Sunday, items will be available in the Fair Office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, August 14. The office will not be staffed after this date. See instructions in Notice to Exhibitors.

11. Entries for New Tech Art: iPad or computer digital painting and 3D printing. All 3D art and new tech art must be equipped with suitable display support and must be original to the artist. Multiple entries in any one class must be in different media.

SECTION A: ADULT (Age 19 & over)

1. Still Life or Florals

2. People or Animals

3. Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes

4. Abstract

5. Cartoon or humor

6. Best interpretation of the Fair theme: “Barnyard Bash”

SECTION B: TEENS (Ages 13-18)

7. Still Life or Florals

8. People or Animals

9. Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes

10. Abstract

11. Cartoon or humor

12. Best interpretation of the Fair theme: “Barnyard Bash”

SECTION C: PRE-TEEN (Ages 8-12)

13. Still Life or Florals

14. People or Animals

15. Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes

16. Abstract

17. Cartoon or humor

18. Best interpretation of the Fair theme: “Barnyard Bash”

SECTION D: CHILD (Age 7 & under)

19. Still Life or Florals

20. People or Animals

21. Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes

22. Abstract

23. Cartoon or humor

24. Best interpretation of the Fair theme: “Barnyard Bash”

SECTION E: PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES (Open to any person with neurodivergent, cognitive or physical support needs)

25. Still Life or Florals

26. People or Animals

27. Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes

28. Abstract

29. Cartoon or humor

30. Best interpretation of the Fair theme: “Barnyard Bash”