Fader and Co Presents the 2024 Mixed Media Competition at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Contest Guidelines
THEME: IN THE SKY
Entries must be composed from a combination (at least two) different media or materials.
There will be TWO Divisions: Juniors (17 and under) and Adults (18+)
All submissions must be dropped off and checked in at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Main Office (510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville FL 32202)
anytime during the following days/times:
Friday November 1 | 9a to 4p
Sunday November 3 | 10a to 4p
Monday November 4 | 9a to 4p
Tuesday November 5 | 9a to 4p
All submissions must have the following information securely taped, tied or attached to the art: “Mixed Media Competition”; Artist’s Name; Artwork Title; Medium; School (leave blank if not in school) This information will later be removed and used to make nametags for the art.
***If you want to sell your art, please include your phone number and your price. That info will be included on the name tags. Any sales will be handled directly through the artist and the buyer.
1st Place Winner in both divisions will receive $800
2nd Place Winner in both divisions will receive $450
3rd Place Winner in both divisions will receive $250
Public Voting will determine the $100 “People’s Choice” Winner
(only one winner)
Maximum 2 entries per person
The submissions must be an original and creative work of the registrant.
The submission must have been created any time after 1/1/2024
Art can be 2D (painting, photography, collage or other pieces that can be hung from a wall) or 3D (sculpture, model or other pieces that can be displayed on a table or stand upright)
All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design.
Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting, drawing, etc.)
No piece hanging on a wall should exceed 10lbs
No Screening Fee/ No Commissions
All ADULTS (18+) Artwork must be properly framed with either a wire or some type of hanger in the back. Make sure its durable enough to hold the weight of your piece.
Juniors (17 and under) does not have to be framed, but make sure it’s ready to hang with some type of hanger in the back. Make sure your hanger is durable enough to hold the weight of your piece.
Gallery wrapped must be painted on all sides. All frames must be in good condition.
Artist is responsible for insuring their own art
Art display area will be monitored and secured at night
Art will be kept inside and safe from rain and other outdoor elements.
Art must be family friendly. No nudity. Nothing vulgar or suggestive. No commercial or political signs allowed.
Sponsor reserves the right to reject any entry that does not meet these specifications.
All Art will be displayed as an Exhibit inside the EXPO lobby at The Jacksonville Fair from November 7th – 17th, 2024.
Movement is allowed but not required. Moving parts are permitted provided they do not create a safety hazard.
Art can be picked up during the following days/times:
Sunday November 17 | 4p-6p (see “Art Pick Up Instructions” for more details)
Monday November 18 | 10a-3p *or by appointment.
Any art not picked up by Thursday 21st will become property of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.