Co-chairperson: Rebecca 908-217-0406
Co-chairperson Kara 908-217-0406
art@middlesexcountyfair.com
Rebecca 908-217-0406 and
View general rules and regulations
1. Please read and follow all the important information and rules on the website.
2. In the Ceramic and Plaster section ONLY (Adult, Teen and Children's Sections L and M) sets of Ceramic or Plaster pieces (i.e., multiple objects) will be accepted. The sets MUST be attached or displayed on a sturdy board, platter, stand, etc. of dimensions not to exceed 12 inches by 12 inches.
3. Entries in the Charcoal, Drawing, Calligraphy, Pencil and Graphics sections MUST be covered with plastic or glass. The Fair will not accept the added responsibility of exhibiting unprotected artwork. Please do not submit artwork wrapped in plastic wrap. Plastic wrap obscures the work of art and makes it difficult for judges and the viewing public to see the quality of the work. Sculptural and clay pieces do not require covering.
4. Artwork larger than 3 feet in any direction must be pre-registered with the Art Chairperson. Please call at least one week before entry day.
5. Be original and creative!! The judges' request: No coloring book pages, tracings, stencils, paint by number kits, copies of photographs or copies of famous artwork.
Class 1 - Portrait - Human/Animal
Class 2 - Still Life
Class 3 - Landscape/Seascape
Class 4 - Other/Not Listed
Class 1 - Portrait - Human
Class 2 - Still Life
Class 3 - Landscape
Class 4 - Seascape
Class 5 - Animal
Class 6 - Other/Not Listed
Class 1 - Portrait - Human
Class 2 - Still Life
Class 3 - Landscape
Class 4 - Seascape
Class 5 - Animal
Class 6 - Other/Not Listed
Class 1 - Pen and Ink
Class 2 - Felt Markers
Class 3 - Crayon
Class 1 - Black & White Portrait (Human/Animal)
Class 2 - Black and White Still Life
Class 3 - Other Black and White
Class 4 - Color
* Broken or damaged items will not be accepted
*Broken or damaged items will NOT be accepted
Class 1 - Commercial Mold - glazed
Class 2 - Commercial Mold - over glazed and special techniques i.e., Mother of Pearl, gold, silver or textured
Class 3 - Commercial Mold - Stained
Class 4 - Commercial Mold - Stained - special techniques
Class 1 - Coil Work
Class 2 - Slab Work
Class 3 - Wheel Work
Class 4 - Pinch Pot
Class 5 - Sculpture
Class 6 - Free Form
Class 7 - Raku Fired
a) Wheel Work
b) Pinch Pot
c) Slab Work
d) Sculpture
e) Any Other Raku Piece
Class 1 - Molded - Painted
Class 2 - Carved or Sculptured
Class 1 - Any other painting/drawing
Class 2 - Any other ceramic or clay work. Please, no porcelain dolls.
Class 3 - Painting on objects (Note: Objects will be judged based on the painting.)
Class 4 - Any other item
Note: "Other" means NOT listed in prior entry classes. This section is NOT to be used to bypass the rule of one entry per exhibitor per class.
1. Any artwork done on paper, including items in the Charcoal, Drawing, Calligraphy, Pencil, Graphics, and Pee Wee/Special Participant Painting and Drawing sections MUST be covered with protective plastic.
2. Glass, Plexiglas, or zipper lock plastic bags are suitable, but all artwork in these sections must be protected.
3. The Fair will not accept the added responsibility of exhibiting unprotected artwork.
For Exhibitors 13 thru 17 years of age.
Use same Sections and Classes as Adults. See additional rules for Teens above.
For Exhibitors 7 thru 12 years of age.
Use same Sections and Classes as Adults. See additional rules for Children above.
For Exhibitors 6 years of age and under.
Please write the child's age on the entry card. See additional rules for Pee-Wees above.
One entry per class per exhibitor, no pairs, no sets.
For 2021 only, you may enter 2 items per class.
Class 1 - Water color or Water-based paint
Class 2 - Oil/Acrylic Paint
Class 3 - Painting done by Finger Painting, Vegetable Printing or using other natural materials.
Class 4 - Painting with Household or Manufactured Objects
Class 5 - Other Paintings
Class 1 - Pen
Class 2 - Felt markers
Class 3 - Crayon
Class 4 - Chalk or Pastel
Class 5 - Pencil
Class 6 - Other Drawings
* Broken or damaged items will NOT be accepted
Class 1 - Mold - Painted
Class 2 - Handmade/Pottery/Carved
Class 3 - Painting on Objects
For entrants of any age with special developmental needs and abilities.
See additional rules for Special Participants above.
Class 1 - Watercolor
Class 2 - Oil/Acrylic
Class 3 - Mixed Media - Painting done with different kinds of paint
Class 1 - Pen or Pencil
Class 2 - Felt Markers
Class 3 - Crayon, Chalk or Pastel
Class 1 - Mold - Painted
Class 2 - Handmade/Pottery/Carved