About the 4-H Fine Arts Project

Fine Arts Project Resources

• Arts and crafts workshops are held frequently in Marion County. Keep an eye on Clover News for announcements!
• Ask you club leader or other caring adult you know for help.
• See Indiana 4-H’s Arts & Crafts project page for more ideas.

Showcasing What You’ve Learned

Project exhibits are submitted for judging at the annual Marion County 4-H Showcase. You may enter as many projects as you want, but consider which of your pieces you are most proud of and want to showcase. Create and exhibit age/grade-appropriate artwork.

Exhibit Guidelines

• Fine Arts project exhibit guidelines for 4-H members grades 3-12
• All paintings and drawings must be on canvas, canvas board, or paper.
• All projects must be framed and prepared for hanging. Canvas art on a wooden frame is considered prepared for hanging provided the frame has a hanger.
• If multiple pieces make up your exhibit, a photograph of the complete exhibit should be attached so the total exhibit can be displayed.

Forms & Score Cards

• All arts and crafts entered must have a 4-H Craft Information Card attached.
• Fine Arts Score Card. Judges evaluating exhibits recognize individual differences and creativity and use the score card as a guide rather than a requirement.

Advancing to the State Fair

• Yes! Fine arts project exhibits from 4-H members grades 3 and up may advance to the State Fair.

Cloverbuds (Grades K-2)

Exhibits

• Cloverbud 4-H members can create and enter any piece of art or craft, with a limit of four entries total in any of the categories.
• Cloverbud projects are for exhibition only (not judged), so there are no scorecards, and exhibits are not eligible to advance to the State Fair.