EEA Exhibition Day! March 3, 2020

Exhibition Day Objectives –

– To establish a broader understanding and awareness of the arts.

– To create expressions and to expand artistic abilities to the club members and others.

– To envision individual growth, inspiration, and enrichment through participation in varied “Forms of Art”.

Exhibition Day Event Summary –

County-wide EEA Exhibition Day will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown . Entries due between 8:30am to 9:300am. Judging begins promptly at 10:00am; entries will not be accepted after judging begins. Covered dish luncheon to follow judging and exhibit viewing. Entries will be accepted for EEA club members, Open class, and 4-H class. Awards will be given in all 3 classes. Entry fees are covered by the Association. Click here for entries: Exhibition Day form

Exhibition Day Schedule –

8:30am       Registration Begins
9:30am       Judging Begins
9:30am       Morning Craft
11:30am      View Exhibits
12:00am     Lunch
12:00pm    Programs
1:00pm      Award Presentation
1:30pm      District Forms Completed
1:30pm      Clean Up
2:00pm     All Entries Picked up

Exhibition Day Entry Classes, Awards & Rules:

TEEA Member Class:
Any Williamson County paid TEEA member may enter all categories.
A first, second and third place ribbon will be awarded in each category.
A Champion and Reserve Champion ribbon will be awarded in each Division.
Texas Cultural Arts Exhibit Rules (categories 1-24)
Kits WILL be allowed.
Only one item per person may be entered in each category (1-24).
Each county may send the first and second place winners in each category to district competition.
Non Cultural Arts Exhibit Rules (categories 25-59)
May enter more than one item in any given category (categories 25-59 only).
These items do not advance to District.
All items in categories 25-59 must have 1 printed copies of the recipe submitted with entry form.
All canned goods must be in standard half-pint, pint, or quart mason jars with self-sealing lids. Do not remove rings.

Open Class:
Anyone that is not a paid TEEA member or 4-H member may enter all categories.
Judging will be each on its own merit.
A first, second or third place ribbon will be awarded to each item depending on judges score.
Entries in this class will not advance to district or state.
Kits WILL be allowed

4-H Class:
Anyone that is a paid 4-H member may enter All Categories.
Judging will be each on its own merit.
A first, second or third place ribbon will be awarded to each item depending on judges score.
Entries in this class will not advance to district or state.
Kits WILL be allowed

*All class entries must have a completed entry form for each item and must have been made within the last year. *

TEXAS Cultural Arts Exhibit Categories (1-24)
Williamson County Arts & Crafts I Division
1. Afghans, Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Blankets, and Throws – knitted, crocheted, weaving, and tatting
2. Ceramics, China, Porcelain, and Pottery
3. Craft Painting – tulle and decorative, stenciling – may include wood, metal, glass, fabric, and gourds
4. Decorated Garments – purchased or handmade – embellished or decorated with fabric, ribbon, trim, stones, and/or lace (clothing and accessories).
5. Fabric Creations – (must be made of fabric) – may include dolls, animals, baskets, pillows, braided rugs, door stops, crocheted rag rugs, etc.
6. Fiber Arts – crocheting, knitting, tatting, macramé, and spinning – may include clothing, doilies, scarfs, and other small items
7. Garments and Accessories Handmade – sewing

Williamson County Arts & Crafts II Division
8. Hand stitchery – needlepoint, crewel, embroidery, candle wicking, smocking, and counted cross stitch
9. Machine Embroidery
10. Holiday Decoration – any holiday, any medium
11. Jewelry – may include beads, clay, paper, shells, stones, watercolor, and wood
12. Painting and Drawing – watercolor, oils, pastels, and charcoal
13. Paper – may include note cards and pages
14. Traditional Scrapbooks
15. Digitally Produced Scrapbooks
16. Photography – black and white, and color.

Williamson County Arts & Crafts III Division
17. Quilts – smaller than 50 x 70 Hand Quilted
18. Quilts – larger than 50 x 70 – Hand Quilted
19. Quilts – smaller than 50 x 70 – Machine Quilted
20. Quilts – larger than 50 x 70 – Machine Quilted
21. Quilts Any Size – Hand or Machine Quilted – constructed and quilted by more than one member
22. Recycled items – any medium
23. Wall Hanging – any medium
24. Miscellaneous (items that do not fit any previous category)

Home Grown & Home Preserved Division

25) Succulents and Potted plants               28) Canned Vegetables and Tomatoes
26) Fresh Herbs and Produce                     29) Canned Pickles, Relishes and Salsa
27) Preserves, Jam, Jelly, Canned fruit

Main Dishes and Side Dishes Division
(Printed Recipe Required)

30) Appetizers, Salsas                    34)Time Savers                           38)Meat Dishes
31) Fruit, Vegetable Salad             35)Pasta & Grain Dishes           39)Low Cal/LowFat/Gluten Free
32)Main Dish Salad                        36) Vegetable Side Dishes        40)Misc. (not elsewhere classified)
33) Casseroles                                   37) Soups & Stews

Breads Division

(Printed Recipe Required)
41) Yeast Breads & Rolls                                 43)Yeast Sweet Roll and Coffee Cakes
42) Quick Breads (loaf or muffins)               44) Misc.

Desserts Division I                                                              Desserts Division II
(Printed Recipe Required)
45) Unfrosted Cakes or Cupcakes                                              51) Pies
(made from scratch)                                                                     52) Cobblers
46) Unfrosted Cakes or Cupcakes                                              53) Cheesecakes
(made from mix)                                                                            54)Pudding Desserts (Trifles)
47) Frosted Cakes or Cupcakes                                                   55) Bars (Brownies,etc.)
(made from scratch)                                                                      56) Cookies
48) Frosted Cakes or Cupcakes                                                   57) Candy
(made from a mix)                                                                          58)Low Cal./Low Fat/Gluten Free
49) Decorated Cakes/Cupcakes/                                                 59)Misc. Desserts
50) Misc. Cakes/Cupcakes

If you have any questions please call the Extension Office 512-943-3300.