Visual Arts

July 24-27, 2024

Located in the Cypress Centre

12:00 pm -8:00 pm

Showcasing Local Artisans

 
 Categories
  1. Painting – Oil
  2. Painting – Acrylic
  3. Painting – Watercolour & Gouache
  4. Painting – Mixed Media, Alternative & Pastel
  5. Photography
    • Black & white or monochrome
  6. Photography
    • Colour
  7. Photography
    • Digital enhanced & manipulated, and other
  8. Graphics
    • Drawing, printmaking
  9. Sculpture
    • Bronze, Clay, Wood, Stone, etc.
  10. Pottery & Glass
    • Hand built, wheel-thrown pottery, hand-blown glass
  11. Fibre Arts, In Memory of Nancy Ruth Sissons – An original work of art created using fibre, which is generally more artistic or decorative than functional. Entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Visual Arts Committee. Examples include, but are not limited to, tapestry, silk paintings, sculpture (yarn bombing), felting, original blanket design, etc. No creations made from kits or patterns will be accepted.
  12. Children’s Art – **No Entry Fee**
    • Pre-school to Kindergarten
    • Grades 1 to 3
    • Grades 4 to 6
    • Grades 7 to 9
    • Grades 10 to 12
Note: Payment due at drop-off

The biggest collection of art ever at the Stampede. Showcasing some of the best artists Medicine Hat & surrounding areas has to offer. The show is open to both adults and Children. SIMPLY A MUST SEE – BEAUTIFUL!  Take a look at the talent Medicine Hat and area artists have to offer.

Visual Arts Exhibition FAQ

July 14 and 15 at the Fireside Room in the Cypress Center on the Stampede Grounds.  See the brochure on this website for specific times.

  • Artists from pre-school to adult. Each person can submit a maximum of 4 pieces of art in any genre.
  •  work can not previously be submitted to the MHES art show.  (Please submit reproductions of other artist’s work or pattern-based creations to the Better Living Exhibition.)
  • Pieces should not exceed 36” in height or width
  • 10 lbs is the maximum weight that gallery wire will hold.
  • Please follow the Hanging Instructions (see link on Visual Arts main page)

 

  • You can list your art sale price on the label you attach.  We will share contact information of potential buyers with you and you can negotiate a sale with you privately.
  • All artwork must remain in the exhibition until Sunday July 28.

 

  • $5.00 per piece (cash only please) for adults. 
  • Free – children’s exhibition

 

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Country In The City

July 24-27, 2024

Bringing you back to the farm!

The Country in the City exhibit, sponsored by UFA was launched during the 2006 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede and proved to be a huge success with both visitors and trade show exhibitors. 

Country in the City was initiated to provide a connection between the urban and rural communities by having informative, educational and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country. 

We would be delighted to have you attend our show and look forward to seeing you this summer.

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Better Living

From plants and sewing to live demonstrations, there’s something for everyone! 
FANCY WORK

1. Sewing | 2. Quilting | 3. Crochet Work | 4. Knitted Work | 5. Handicrafts | 6. Hobby crafts | 7. Seniors (65+) | 8. Pottery 

CHILDREN’S FANCY WORK

9. Teens (age 12-17) | 10. Juniors (age 6-11) | 11. Pee Wee (age 5 & under) 

DOMESTIC PRODUCTS

12. Canning | 13. Baking | 14. Teen Baking/Canning (age 12-17) | 15. Junior Baking (age 6-11) | 16. Pee Wee Baking (age 5 & under)

HOME VINTING

Wine and Beer Making

 HORTICULTURE

SECTION 1

1. Fresh Flowers | 2. Vegetables | 3. Fruits | 4. Teens (age 12-17) | 5. Juniors (age 6-11) | 6. Pee Wee (ages 5 & under) 

SECTION 2

1. Field Crops | 2. Seeds

Note: Payment due at drop-off.

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IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES

 ENTRY DATES

PLEASE NOTE: This is the week prior to the exhibition.

Late entries will not be accepted.

All entries will be taken in the Cypress Center.

Handicrafts, children’s and sewing entries

Saturday, July 20   11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 21 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Home Vinting, Wood Crafting& Carving

(includes children’s)

Saturday, July 20 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 21 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Domestic Products & Horticulture

Monday, July 22 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Tuesday, July 23 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

PRIZE MONEY PICKUP

Wednesday, July 24 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 28 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

ENTRY PICKUP—All entries & prizes must be picked up:

Sunday, July 28 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

SHOW HOURS

July 24th-27th, 2024

Noon to 8:00pm

                      SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY:

Cactus Rose Quilt Guide

Medicine Hat Woodcarvers

Our Collective Journey

Medicine Hat Family Services

Medicine Hat Fibre Arts Society

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES

 

NOTE: See page 3 of this booklet for important dates and times (entry drop-off, prize money & entry pickup).

 

1.    All food entries in this section become the property of Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. Due to Health Regulations, all baking will be disposed of at the end of the show.

2.    All items must be clean and prepared for display.

3. Out-of-town entries may be mailed to the Medicine Hat  Exhibition and Stampede, Box 1298, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7N1. Include entry fee with entries. We will not be responsible for returning the items.

4. No exhibitor may make more than one entry in any one class or they will be disqualified.

5. Any article that has been previously entered at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede will NOT be eligible for a prize.

6. In the absence of competition in any class, or if the items are of inferior quality, the judges shall exercise discretion as to whether they shall award 1st, 2nd or any prize.

7. On occasion, a miscellaneous class may be subdivided at the discretion of the convener and/or the judges if the number of entries warrant such action.

8. Only ONE 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize will be awarded in each class.

9. Exhibitors must fill out the entry form and tag. Once the entry is properly tagged, remove the claim check and retain. As claim checks are required for identification in claiming prize money, winners should claim their prize money BEFORE surrendering the check and reclaiming the entry.

NOTE: Entry tags are available in advance from the Stampede Office.

10. Security precautions are taken, but the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede WILL NOT be responsible for loss or damage to entries.

11. Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede employees, conveners, judges and their immediate families (that is those residing under the same roof) are excluded from competition in their respective sections.

12. All people wishing to view their exhibits during Stampede Week are responsible for the gate admission.

13. All children & senior entries require the age on the entry tag and entry form.

 

 

Fancy Work

SEWING

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6

 

600    Child’s fancy garment

601    Child’s outfit (slacks or shorts and top, etc.)

602    Child’s, woman’s or man’s sleepwear or loungewear

603    Boy’s or man’s cotton shirt

604    Lady’s outfit

605    Costume (e.g. skating, dance, Hallowe’en, etc.)

606    Two-piece ensemble

607    Suit with sleeved jacket and slacks or skirt

608    Evening garment or wedding dress

609    Winter outerwear (child’s, woman’s or man’s)

610    Summer outerwear (child’s, woman’s or man’s)

611    Western wear, any article

612    Apron

613    Stretch knit, any article

614    Reclaimed article made from fabric

615    Garment made using serger

616    Doll clothes

617    Garment made of leather, suede or ultra-suede

618    Christmas tree skirt, sewn

619    Lined garment

620    Open Sewing, not in any other class

 

 

QUILTING

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$20    2nd-$15    3rd-$10

 

630    Group project quilt, any technique, approximate size 65” x 88”. Please name the group.

631    Machine sewn quilt, all piecing and quilting done by domestic

         sewing machine, single bed size (72” x 90”) or larger.

632    Machine sewn quilt, long-arm machine quilted, single bed size      (72” x 90”) or larger.

633    Machine sewn quilt, with some hand quilting, single bed size      

         (72” x90”) or larger

634    Open quilt, technique does not fit into any other class, single     

         bed size (72” x 90”) or larger (e.g. both hand and machine     

         quilting are featured)

635    Lap quilt, no larger than 68” x 78”, all piecing and quilting      done by domestic sewing machine

636    Lap quilt, no larger than 68” x 78”, long-arm machine quilted

637    Lap quilt, no larger than 68” x 78”w machine sewn with some  

         hand quilting

638    Crib quilt, machine quilted, approximate size 36” x 60”

639    Crib quilt, must be hand quilted, approximate size 36” x 60”

640    Small wall hanging, machine quilted, up to 150” perimeter,
  including hanging sleeve

641    Large wall hanging, machine quilted, over 150” perimeter,  

         including hanging sleeve

642    Small wall hanging, hand quilted, up to 150” in perimeter,  

         including hanging sleeve

643    Large wall hanging, hand quilted, over 150” in perimeter,  

         including hanging sleeve

644    Table runner or table center

645    Miniature quilt not to exceed 30” on any one side

646    Appliqué project (not clothing), any size

647    Foundation or paper pieced project (not clothing), small (up    

         150” in perimeter)

648    Foundation or paper pieced project (not clothing), Lap size    

         (50”x65”)

649    Foundation or paper pieced project (not clothing), single 

         bed size (72” x 90”) or larger

650    Photo-transfer project, any size

651    Trapunto project (not clothing), any size

652    Embellished crazy quilted project, hand or machine embellished

653     Quilted household item (e.g. cushion, valance, tree skirt, etc.)

654     Quilted clothing

655     Original design art quilt any size, any technique

656     Open, not in any other class

 

 

 Approx. quilt sizes: Baby, 30” x40; Crib, 46” x 52”; Lap/Throw, 50” x 65”; Single, 72” x 90”; Double, 85” x 108”; Queen, 90” x 108”; King, 110” x 108”

CROCHET WORK

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6

  660    Baby outfit, at least 2 pieces

661    Baby or crib size afghan

662    Small article, under 12”

663    Large article, not an afghan

664    Doily, under 12”, unmounted

665    Cushion, stuffed and ready to use

666    Crocheted afghan or bedspread (single bed size or larger)

667    All lace tablecloth, crocheted, at least 54”

668    Afghan stitch, any article other than an afghan

669    Broomstick lace, any article other than an afghan

670    Crocheted doll clothes, displayed on doll

671    Baby outfit, single piece

672    Open crocheted, article not covered in any other class

 

 

KNITTED WORK

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6 

680     Baby outfit, at least 2 pieces

681     Small article, under 12” (e.g. sock, mittens, gloves)

682     Large article, over 12”, not an afghan or a sweater

          (e.g. poncho, vest, shawl, etc.)

683     Child’s sweater

684     Adult’s sweater

685     Any item knit with homespun wool

686     Knitted afghan or bedspread

687     Machine knitting, any article

688     Knitted doll clothes, displayed on doll

689     Open knitted work, article not covered in any other class

690     Knitted doily, any size

691     Baby outfit, single piece     

 

 

 

HANDICRAFTS

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6

701     Embroidery, hand embroidery. No machine embroidery allowed.

702     Embroidery, machine embroidery. No hand embroidery allowed.

703     Silk ribbon embroidery

704     Brazilian embroidery

705     Two or more types of stitchery on one project (e.g. hardanger & bargello, cross stitch & lace, and/or embellishments)

706     Petit Point, 24 count or smaller, any article

707     Needlepoint, any article

708    Counted cross stitch, verse, framed

709    Counted cross stitch, any article, 11 count

710    Counted cross stitch, any article, 14 count, work area smaller than 6”x6”

711    Counted cross stitch, any article, 14 count, work area larger than 6”x6”

712    Counted cross stitch, any article, 16-22 count

713    Counted cross stitch, using waste canvas

714    Counted cross stitch, not on Aida cloth

715    Stamped cross stitch, any article

716    Stitchery picture, framed

717    Stitchery, other than a picture

718    Crewel, any article

719    Stitching on plastic mesh, any article

720    Appliquéing on garment

721    Decorated clothing item, any fabric

722    Machine embroidery, any item

723    One article in hoop, padded, no pairs allowed

724    One article in hoop, any other media, no pairs allowed

HANDICRAFTS—cont’d

725     Hardanger, any article

726     Latch work, any article

727     Wall hanging

728     Candle wicking, any article

729     Soft sculpture, any article

730     Soft doll making (e.g. Cabbage Patch, Raggedy Ann, etc.)

731     Doll, ornamental

732     Animal, ornamental

733     Child’s stuffed toy (must be able to be played with)

734     Handbag or tote bag, any media

735     Hand crafted greeting card, not made on a computer, no envelope

736     Revival of an old craft, not in any other class (e.g. tatting, Battenberg lace, hairpin lace, bobbin lace, etc.)

737     Reclaimed article, something new from something old. Please describe what the exhibit was reclaimed or recycled from.

738     Floor mat, any kind

739     Hand woven tea towel

740     Hand woven baby blanket

741     Hand woven blanket, other than a baby blanket

742     Hand woven table linen (placemat, cloth, napkin, etc.)

743     Hand woven yardage, not less than 1/2 meter

744     Hand woven accessory (scarf, bag, tote, etc.)

745     Hand woven garment, any type

746     Handspun yarn, any article

747     Hand felting, any article

748     Machine felting, any article

749     Primitive weaving, any article

750     Leather craft

751     Metalwork

752     Open handicraft article, not covered in any other class

753     Unfinished Project

 

HOBBYCRAFTS

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6

755     Decorated household item, any media (e.g. lamp shade, band box picture frame, waste basket, etc.)

756     Tray, handcrafted, one (e.g. etched, wood, plastic, etc.)

757     Native/ethnic craft (e.g. dream catcher, beadwork, quilt work, etc.)

758     Basketry, handcrafted, any article

759     Ceramics, from a mold

760     Pressed flower item (e.g. greeting card, picture, etc.)

761     Flower arrangement, dried and/or silk materials and any accessories are an integral part of the arrangement

762     Christmas tree ornament, fabric, 1 item, ready to hang

           (e.g. needlework, quilting, crochet, weaving, etc.)

763     Christmas wreath or swag, ready to hang

764     Christmas stocking

765     Christmas wall hanging—ready to hang

766     Paper tole, framed. No size restrictions

767     Wheat weaving, any article

768     Stained glass article

769     Woodwork, small article, from a kit

770     Woodwork, small article, not from a kit. All work done by exhibitor

771     Woodwork, large article, from a kit

772     Woodwork, large article, not from a kit. All work done by exhibitor, open class

773     Scroll saw work, any article

774     Woodwork, Inlay

775     Wood carving, small

776    Wood carving, large

777     Wood carving, vehicle/cars

778    Leather craft, any article

779    Jewelry, any media. Please state what craft technique was used.

780    Beadwork, not Native craft

781    Mirror or glass etching

782    Eggery

783     Shell work

784     Stencil painting, any article

785     Collage. Framed and/or matted. Items in a collage are related and are pasted to meld or blend with each other.

786     Candle

787     Scrapbooking, album

788     Stepping stone

789     Auto

790     Refinished furniture, small item

791     Open, not in any other class.    

 

SENIORS

(65 years of age or older, please state your age)

NOTE: entries require the age on the entry tag and entry form.

 ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$10    2nd-$8    3rd-$6

801     Sewing, any article

802     Quilt, any kind

803     Plain knitting, small article (e.g. socks, mittens, etc.)

804     Plain knitting, large article (e.g. shawl, vest, sweater, etc.)

805     Fancy knitting, small article (e.g. socks, mittens, etc.)

806     Fancy knitting, large article (e.g. shawl, vest, sweater, etc.)

807     Knit baby outfit, at least 2 pieces

808     Knitted afghan or bedspread

809     Crocheted doily, unmounted

810     Crocheted large article, not an afghan (fine thread)

811     Crocheted article, not an afghan (e.g. cotton, wool, knitting yarn)

812     Crocheted afghan or bedspread

813     Cushion, practical, filled and ready to use

814     Cushion, decorative, filled and ready to use

815     Hand embroidery, any article

816     Needlework, any article (e.g. bargello, grospoint, etc.)

817     Loom weaving, any article

818     Counted cross stitch, any article

819     Hardanger, any article

820     Wall hanging, ready to hang

821     Stuffed toy

822    Thrift article, made of fabric, something new from something old  (Please describe what the exhibit was reclaimed or recycled from)

823    Thrift article, not fabric, reclaimed material (Please describe what the exhibit was reclaimed or recycled from)

824    Woodworking, small article(s)

825    Woodworking, large article(s)

826    Wood carving, open class

827    Wood carving, birds and animals

828    Leatherwork, any article

829    Flower arrangement, combination of dried and/or silk materials and any accessories as an integral part of the arrangement

830    Doll clothes, any media

831    Tray, handcrafted, one (e.g. etched, wood, plastic, etc.)

832    Revival of an old craft, not in any other class (e.g. bobbin lace, Battenberg lace, hairpin lace, darning, tatting, etc.)

833    Christmas tree skirt, any media

834    Open class, ornamental, not covered in any other class

835    Open class, practical, not covered in any other class

836    Plastic canvas, any article

 

 

POTTERY

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

PRIZE MONEY:   1st-$8    2nd-$7    3rd-$6

840     Handbuilt, sculpture

841     Handbuilt, other

842     Wheel thrown

843     Raku, handbuilt or wheel thrown

844     Primitive firing