Oliver Community Arts Council
OLIVER CREATES CATEGORY DEFINITIONS
The OCAC acknowledges that visual art media are continually changing and category definitions may lag behind artistic techniques. We are committed to inclusivity of media within categories. Please view “ARTIST FAQS” page linked at the bottom of this page if you have questions about how your artwork is categorized and displayed. Questions? No seeing your work adequately represented here? OliverCAC@gmail.com. If in doubt, the Oliver Creates committee may consult with you about your entry to determine the best category for your piece.
1. Watercolour Painting – includes watercolour paints, water crayons and water pencils, gouache and casein applied to any two-dimensional substrate. Three-dimensional substrates should be entered in 3-D category. Texturizing media may be used in moderation.
2, Acrylic Painting – acrylic media applied to any two-dimensional substrate. Acrylic art that includes any non-acrylic finish, pouring medium such as resin, or other non-acrylic components should be entered as Mixed/Other Media (see category #7).
3. Oil Painting – oil media applied to any two-dimensional substrate.
4. Fibre Art – use materials consisting of natural or synthetic fibres and other components such as fabrics or yarns. The category includes (but is not limited to): quilting, weaving, felting, knitting, needlework, tapestry, rug hooking, fashion design, tatting, millinery, and the like. Some fibre artists might choose to place their artwork in the Three-Dimensional category instead, if is best viewed and interpreted from all sides and angles, and cannot be mounted on a wall (see category #5)
5. Three-Dimensional – media occupies space: height, width and depth. If your artwork is best viewed and interpreted from all sides and angles and cannot be mounted on a wall, consider enters it in this category. The category includes (but is not limited to): sculpture, decorate arts (ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, glasswork, leatherwork, jewelry), assemblage and product design (e.g. furniture, luthiery).
6. Photography – all entries must originate as a photograph, taken by the entrant with a camera. The participant certifies the image(s) and copyright is their own. Works entirely created by computer are not allowed. The image may be applied to a two-dimensional substrate. Three-dimensional applications should be entered in Three-Dimensional (see category #4). If using more than one medium, please enter in Mixed/Other (see category #6).
7. Mixed/Other Media/Other Media – any two-dimensional artwork in the making of which more than one medium has been employed, examples include any two-dimensional artwork that uses only one, single medium but which is not represented by our current categories.
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NOTE: Mixed/Other Media is intended for two-dimensional artwork that can be displayed on a wall. For three-dimensional artworks, consider Fibre Arts (see category 4) or Three-Dimensional (see category 5). An example is stained glass – a two-dimensional stained glass artwork when framed could be displayed on a wall and entered into the Other Media category but would lose the necessary light to illuminate the piece. Such work could be entered into Three-Dimensional (see category 5) on a secure stand to better capture the light.
8. Emerging Artist – must be age 13 to 18 by September 5. All media accepted in this category. Skilled Emerging Artists who wish more of a challenge may choose to enter their artwork in any of the media categories above but would be required to pay the adult fee.
9. Budding Artist – must be age 12 or under by September 5. Budding Artists may submit two entries. All media accepted in this category.
10. CreateAbility Artist – must be a member of CreateAbility and have produced their work in this last year. This is an exhibition only and will not be judged for prizes.