4-H Poster Contest
- Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 8:00 AM - Wednesday, July 12@ 4:00 PM
All members are invited to participate!
Purpose: To increase 4-H awareness and to give 4-H’ers an opportunity for artistic expression.
Theme: Should relate to 4-H, promoting 4-H or encouraging someone to join 4-H. (Optional: Grow True Leaders is the latest national campaign - #True Leaders or #4HGrown or 4-H Grows Here)
Deadline for submission of poster entries is July 12, 2017 to the 4-H Office.
4-H Poster Contest Rules:
- All posters must be designed on standard poster board 14” x 22” (one-half a standard poster board). Posters may be horizontal or vertical. Posters may be produced in any medium…acrylic, ink, crayon, markers and/or fabric. Word processed lettering and computer generated graphics are acceptable. NO GLITTER.
- 4-H is to be the topic of the poster. See theme above.
- Posters may be 3-D, however must be no more than 1/4” high (must be able to lay flat in a pile).
- Well known cartoon figures cannot be used because they are under copyright—such as
- Peanuts, Snoopy, etc. or trademarked materials such as “Elmer’s Glue” or “Campbell’s Soup”
- When using the 4-H Emblem on the poster, follow criteria specified by the national guidelines regarding use of the 4-H emblem. Do not place text or other images over or on top of the 4-H Emblem. No photo, drawing, symbol, word or other figure or object may be placed on or obscure the 4-H Emblem. The official colors should not be altered. The clover stem should turn to the right only and the clover should not be slanted. For more information on the proper use of the 4-H Name and Emblem go to:https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/4-H%20Name%20and%20Emblem%20User%20Guide%202014.pdf
- Entries limited to ONE per member
- Member Name and Club Name or Independent must be written clearly on back of poster.
- Winners will be announced at the County Fair with all posters displayed in the Youth Building.
Suggestions:
- Posters may also be entered online for county fair youth building in Division 44 Class 2
- Be creative. Develop a catchy phrase and illustrate that thought. Keep words to a minimum.
Fill the page with one or more simple shapes, drawn with bold lines and bright colors.
Awards:
- Each participant will receive a ribbon and a certificate.
- The top 3 winning posters will receive a Rosette and a prize.
- Contest winners will be selected and announced at the opening day of fair
POSTERS WITH COPYRIGHT CHARACTERS, WRONG SIZE, OR WITH THE IMPROPER USE OF THE 4-H NAME AND EMBLEM WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
Fee
Free
Last updated June 12, 2017