This contest is designed to challenge a participant’s artistic skills by asking the contestant to create a piece of art extemporaneously.  The following materials will be available at the contest site:  glue, construction paper, newsprint, scissors, colored pencils, markers, cardboard, a stapler, tape, and a fixing agent.  In addition, contestants may bring only the following items — pastels, charcoals, watercolors and brushes.  Upon arrival at the contest, each artist will receive six or seven items rep- resenting a classical theme.  These items must be incorporated into the final product, e.g. a picture of a bust of Julius Caesar or a Doric column.  The artists will have 45 minutes to produce their creations. Sweepstakes will be awarded for this event.

The criteria for judging are:

1. Composition

2. Technique

3. Focus

4. Innovation

5. 5.Presentation
   

For further information, contact:  Ruth Osier at rosier@wi.rr.com