Sardine Crafts Exhibition Hall Registration

• Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
• Only items made by the exhibitor may be entered
• Only one item per person can be entered into the Sardine Crafts Exhibition Hall
• Judging standards and disputes
  
  • Judges’ decisions are final
  • Judging criteria:
    
    • Expression of Theme
    • Aesthetic Appeal - visual impact, balance of elements
    • Originality/Creativity
    • Workmanship - good technique
    • Choice of Materials
• Entries must be able to be displayed in an area no larger than 24” X 24” X 24”
  
  • i.e. textiles may be folded to fit in available space
• Entries are displayed at the exhibitor’s risk.
  
  • Penobscot Marine Museum is not responsible for loss or damage to exhibited items

Drop-off

• Items must be dropped off with accompanying form at the Penobscot Marine Museum Store (40 E. Main St., Searsport) between 2:30pm and 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 29th
• OR participants must email Jeana at jganskop@pmm-maine.org to make other arrangements for drop-off

Pick-up

• Entries can be picked up between 4pm and 5pm on Saturday, October 3rd at TBD
• Entries can also be picked up between 10am and 5pm on Tuesday, October 6th at the Penobscot Marine Museum Store (40 E. Main St., Searsport).

Art & Photography

• Original work only - entry must be original work created and signed by the exhibitor
• No copies or reproductions
• Display requirements
  
  • All paintings, drawings, and photographs larger than 8X10 must be framed or matted
  • Entries larger than 8X10 must be ready to hang safely and securely.
  • A sturdy wire must be attached to the back of the frame or board for hanging, or may be rejected
  • Entries must not be excessively heavy or fragile
• Includes: Paint, Drawing, Digital (Computer Art), Printmaking, Photography-Black & White, Photography-Color, Sculpture, Mixed Media, etc.

Needlework

• Includes: Sewing (Clothing, Doll Clothing, Linens, etc.), Quilts, Quilted Items, Crocheted Items, Knitted Items, Counted Cross Stitched Items, Needlepoint Items, Crewel Work, Other Handiwork, Christmas/Holiday Decor

Crafts and Hobbies

• Includes: anything not needlework, art, or photography