FINE ARTS
One Best of Division Ribbon will be awarded in each Division #54-68, with one Best of Show being 
awarded to each skill level.  American System of Judging.  Please read general rules on page 8 and the 
guidelines below.
FINE ART GUIDELINES
1. All fine art entries must be ready to hang with
wire and eye hangers securely attached, even on
canvas.  No sawtooth hangers.  Frames and canvas
pieces, regardless of size, without wire and eye
hangers will not be accepted.  No exceptions.
2. All entries must be originals and not stamped
patterns or copies. Work must have been done by
the exhibitor.
3. Any photo may be entered as long as it has never
won an award at Madera District Fair.
3. No pictures over 48" in any direction, this
includes frame and matting.  Images under glass are
acceptable.
DIV. 54-63 PRIZES OFFERED PER CLASS
1st Place	
$5.00
2nd Place	
$3.00
3rd Place	
$2.00
Entry Fees: $1.00 per entry per class
DIV. 64-68 PRIZES OFFERED PER CLASS
1st Place	
$10.00
2nd Place	
$7.00
3rd Place	
$5.00
Entry Fees: $1.00 per entry per class
THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!
1. Decide what division(s) and class(es) you are
entering.
2. Visit maderafair.com/entry to create a username
to enter online.  ONLINE STILL and FLORICULTURE
entries are FREE until August 1st, 2026.
3. Submit online entry on or before August 25th,
2026, pay applicable entry fees.
4. Bring Exhibit on FINAL receiving days, August
31st or September 1st, 2026.  Unless specific
contest states otherwise.
Determine your SKILL LEVEL based on your 
experience.
Beginner =   Exhibitor with two years or less    	
experience in the division.
Intermediate = Exhibitor who has two or more years 
experience in the division.
Advanced/Pro = Exhibitor who has achieved a 
marked degree of expertise in the division and/or 
has sold or made money from their work. 
CHOOSE DIVISION 
FINE ART
DIVISION 54     BEGINNER  Oil or Acrylic
DIVISION 55     BEGINNER Charcoal,Pastels, 
Conte, Crayon
DIVISION 56     BEGINNER  Water Color
DIVISION 57     BEGINNER  Pen & Ink or Pencil
DIVISION 58     BEGINNER  Any other, specify
DIVISION 59     INTERMEDIATE  Oil or Acrylic
DIVISION 60     INTERMEDIATE  Charcoal, Pastels, 
     Conte Crayon 
DIVISION 61     INTERMEDIATE  Water Color
DIVISION 62     INTERMEDIATE  Pen & Ink, Pencil
DIVISION 63     INTERMEDIATE  Any other, specify
DIVISION 64    ADVANCED/PRO  Oil or Acrylic
DIVISION 65    ADVANCED/PRO  Charcoal, Pastels, 
     Conte Crayon 
DIVISION 66    ADVANCED/PRO  Water Color
DIVISION 67    ADVANCED/PRO  Pen & Ink, Pencil
DIVISION 68    ADVANCED/PRO  Any other specify
CLASS 1     Animal, Bird
CLASS 2     Architecture
CLASS 3     Floral, Still Life
CLASS 4     Landscape, Seascape
CLASS 5     Portrait
CLASS 6     Any other, specify
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