SCHOOL EXHIBITS

COORDINATOR:

Sheila Farrell

Rules & Regulations

  1. Competition is open to all school pupils, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, who have taken classes during the school year 2025 - 2026. Each pupil will be considered in the grade they are in as of June 1, 2026. 

  2. No pupil will submit more than one article per section number. 

  3. It is the responsibility of the teacher to see that all artwork is the original work done by one pupil, except in the Team Work Sections (must be two or more pupils). 

  4. Articles must be the work and property of the exhibitor. Articles exhibited in previous years will not be eligible. 

  5. Due to limited space, your school may enter only 5 entries per “Section Number” per grade, and a total of 3 group entries per grade, for Team Work Sections. 

  6. Requests for entry tags may be forwarded to Sheila Farrell, Chairperson, 613-658-3333, info@spencervillefair.ca 

  7. Entry tags will be filled in by the teacher/school clearly stating the Section#, Grade, listed exhibit description, Student’s first name and initial of or full last name, and the Name of School. Names including initial of or full last name are required for total point tally for personal and school recognition. NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. 

  8. If a class is a split grade, only write on the tag the grade the student is in. If the tag is submitted with more than one grade, the artwork is judged in the higher grade. Example JK/SK on the tag, the artwork will be judged in the SK group. 

  9. PLEASE do not use grains, seeds, model kits, and balloons or plaster sine, as we will not be held responsible for items lost or damaged. 

  10. No entry fee will be charged. Ribbons are awarded to the top 6 winners in each section by grade. Prize money will be awarded for the top 3 winners in each section by grade. The total winnings will be sent as one payment to each individual school after the Fair. 

  11. Due to limited space, we reserve the right to display only the award winners. 

  12. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: The person, grade and schools with the highest accumulated points will receive special mention posted at the fair. 

  13. All exhibits must be delivered to the DRUMMOND BUILDING, 22 Ryan St, SPENCERVILLE, on Friday June 26, 2026, between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm unless otherwise arranged. If you must deliver schoolwork before or after this date, please contact Sheila Farrell or Spencerville Fair Office 613-658-3333, info@spencervillefair.ca. 

  14. All exhibits must be picked up on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Exhibit Building 2, Spencerville Fair Grounds, between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. Please note on your 2026-2027 School calendar. 

Wondering how your school can participate? Send us an email!

Download the PDF form below!

JK - Grade 8

Sample tag – this is all that needs to be filled in. Leave “Class” line blank. When complete, securely attach to exhibit leaving tag open. Upon receipt, tags will be verified and closed before judging. The teacher’s name must not appear on the tag. Student’s name should not be visible to the judge, on the exposed area of the exhibit.

JUNIOR OR SENIOR KINDERGARTEN:

  • From each school, we accept five items per grade in each section by different individual students, a total of three group entries per grade, for the Team Work Section. 

  • Each entry will be done by only ONE student except for the Team Work Sections which must be completed by TWO OR MORE students per entry.  

  • Please clearly print student(s) first name and at least initial of last name NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. Names including initial of or full last name are required for personal and school recognition. 

  • Please see “Rules and Regulations” and a copy of a sample tag for detailed information. 

Sections:

  1. Printing – student to label a small picture or drawing (total size limited to under 25cm x 33cm) – only quality of printing to be judged

  2. Small craft or ornament

  3. Paper (only) craft using 2D shapes - landscape

  4. Paper (only) craft using 2D shapes – character(s) or object(s)

  5. Painting – watercolour

  6. 3D Article - max size 38cm in any one direction

  7. Painting – landscape

  8. Painting – character(s) or object(s)

  9. Painting – abstract (e.g. Finger paint, straw painting, etc.)

  10. Drawing – colour

  11. Drawing – black and white

  12. Prints – e.g. apple prints, leaf prints, footprints, etc.

  13. Symmetry

  14. Mixed media art

  15. Team work – article/project/poster worked on by two or more students - with an explanation of activity and learned benefits - size of submitted exhibit must be under 1.2 meters in any one direction - an enlarged mounted photo of the exhibit with explanation is acceptable

GRADE ONE, OR GRADE TWO:

  • From each school, we accept five items per grade in each section by different individual students, a total of three group entries per grade, for the Team Work Section. 

  • Each entry will be done by only ONE student except for the Team Work Sections which must be completed by TWO OR MORE students per entry. 

  • No computer assisted exhibits for sections 2-16 inclusive. 

  • Please clearly print student(s) first name and at least initial of last name NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. Names including initial of or full last name are required for personal and school recognition. 

  • Please see “Rules and Regulations” and a copy of a sample tag for detailed information. 

Sections:

  1. Printing – A short poem copied from a writer, giving credit to the original author – Only quality of printing to be judged

  2. Bookmaking – judged on student’s illustrations and story

  3. French Poster (must include French words)

  4. Paper craft using 2D shapes – landscape

  5. Paper craft using 2D shapes – character(s) or object(s)

  6. 3D Article - max size 38 cm in any one direction

  7. Painting – character(s) or object(s) or landscape

  8. Drawing – colour – landscape\

  9. Drawing – colour - character(s) or object(s)

  10. Drawing – black & white

  11. Painting – water colour

  12. Pointillism

  13. Mixed Media Art

  14. Ancient or Indigenous Art

  15. Etching

  16. Abstract Art

  17. Individual project/poster – any subject not previously listed – must be under 1 meter in any one direction - enlarged photo(s) of the project, with explanation, is acceptable, if all is completed by the student

  18. Team work – article/project/poster worked on by two or more students - with an explanation of activity and learned benefits - size of submitted exhibit must be under 1.2 meters in any one direction - an enlarged mounted photo of the exhibit with explanation is acceptable

GRADE THREE OR GRADE FOUR:

  • From each school, we accept five items per grade in each section by different individual students, and a total of three group entries per grade, for the Team Work Section.

  • Each entry will be done by only ONE student except for the Team Work Sections which must be completed by TWO OR MORE students per entry.

  • Please be respectful of size of each exhibit as display space is limited.

  • No computer-assisted exhibits for sections 2 – 16 inclusive.

  • Please clearly print student(s) first name and at least initial of last name NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. Names (including initial of or full last name) are required for personal and school recognition.

  • Please see “Rules and Regulations” and a copy of a sample tag for detailed information.

Sections:

  1. Cursive writing – A short poem copied from a writer, giving credit to the original Author – Only quality of hand writing to be judged

  2. French Poster – (must include French words)

  3. Painting – landscape

  4. Painting – character(s) or object(s)

  5. Etching

  6. Pointillism

  7. Painting – watercolour

  8. Drawing – colour – landscape

  9. Drawing – colour - character(s) or object(s)

  10. Drawing or sketch – black and white

  11. Abstract Art

  12. Chalk/Pastel Art

  13. Ancient or Indigenous Art

  14. 3D Article – max size 38 cm in any one direction

  15. Pop Culture Art– Label to assist judging

  16. Mixed Media Art

  17. Individual project/poster – any subject not previously listed – must be under 1 meter in any one direction - enlarged photo(s) of the project, with explanation, is acceptable, if all is completed by the student

  18. Team work – article/project/poster worked on by two or more students - with an explanation of activity and learned benefits – size of submitted exhibit must be under 1.2 meters in any one direction - an enlarged mounted photo of the exhibit with explanation is acceptable.

GRADE FIVE OR GRADE SIX:

  • We accept five items per grade in each section by different individual students, a total of three group entries per grade, for Team Work Section.  

  • Each entry will be done by only ONE student except for the Team Work Section which must be completed by TWO OR MORE students per entry. 

  • No computer assisted exhibits Sections 1 – 16 included 

  • Please clearly print student(s) first name and at least initial of last name NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. Names including initial of or full last name are required for personal and school recognition. 

  • Please see “Rules and Regulations” and a copy of a sample tag for detailed information. 

Sections:

  1. A Poem – original work by student- content and quality of hand writing to be judged

  2. French Poster (pour annoncer un événement local ou un lieu, en français seulement)

  3. Painting – landscape

  4. Painting – character(s) or object(s)

  5. Line design – any medium

  6. Grid Art – must show gridded original with your completed work

  7. Painting – watercolour

  8. Drawing – colour

  9. Drawing or sketch – black and white

  10. Abstract Art

  11. Chalk/Pastel Art

  12. Ancient or Indigenous Art

  13. 3D Article – max size 38 cm in any one direction

  14. Pop Culture Art– Label to assist judging

  15. Optical illusion art

  16. Mixed Media Art

  17. Individual project/poster – any subject not previously listed – must be under 1 meter in any one direction - enlarged photo(s) of the project, with explanation, is acceptable, if all is completed by the student

  18. Team work – article/project/poster worked on by two or more students - with an explanation of activity and learned benefits – size of submitted exhibit must be under 1.2 meters in any one direction - an enlarged mounted photo of the exhibit with explanation is acceptable

GRADE SEVEN OR GRADE EIGHT:

  • From each school, we accept five items per grade in each section by different individual students, and a total of three group entries per grade, for the Team Work Section.

  • Each entry will be done by only ONE student except for the Team Work Sections which must be completed by TWO OR MORE students per entry.

  • Please be respectful of size of each exhibit as display space is limited.

  • No computer-assisted exhibits for sections 1 – 13 inclusive.

  • Please clearly print student(s) first name and at least initial of last name NOTE: All tags are open for public display at Fair time. Names (including initial of or full last name) are required for personal and school recognition.

  • Please see “Rules and Regulations” and a copy of a sample tag for detailed information.

Sections:

  1. Painting – watercolour

  2. Line design – any medium

  3. Grid Art – must show gridded original with your completed work

  4. Painting – portrait

  5. Drawing – colour

  6. Drawing – displaying one or two point perspective

  7. Drawing or sketch – black and white

  8. Abstract Art

  9. Chalk/Pastel Art

  10. Mixed Media Art

  11. Optical illusion art

  12. 3D Article – max size 50 cm in any one direction

  13. Pop Culture Art– Label to assist judging

  14. Individual project/poster – any subject not previously listed – must be under 1 meter in any one direction - enlarged photo(s) of the project, with explanation, is acceptable, if all is completed by the student

  15. Team work – article/project/poster worked on by two or more students - with an explanation of activity and learned benefits - size of submitted exhibit must be under 1.2 meters in any one direction - an enlarged mounted photo of the exhibit with explanation is acceptable