Creative Art Showcase Details
Ours is not a juried show. Please refer to the Saskatchewan Art Showcase General Rules & Guidelines for important rules, entry deadlines, etc. For a full description of this category’s Divisions and Sections, see below.
Key Dates & Ways To Enter
Entry Deadline: July 24, 2023
Drop-Off Dates: July 29 & 30, 2023
3:00 – 7:00 pm, Hall A, Prairieland
Show Dates: August 8-13, 2023
Saskatoon EX, Hall A
Pick-Up Date: August 14, 2023
3:00 – 7:00 pm, Hall A, Prairieland
Or Enter By Mail
Saskatchewan Art Showcase Competition
P.O. Box 6010
Saskatoon, SK S7K 4E4
Mail entries must be received by Monday, July 24, 2023 and include return postage for return of entries.
Creative Art Rules & Guidelines
Please be familiar with all of our rules and guidelines before entering the competition. They are as follows:
- Please refer to Saskatchewan Art Showcase General Rules & Guidelines for important rules, entry deadlines, etc.
- No nudes.
- All work must be done by the entrant. If completed by two or more people, it must be described as “collaborative” with the names of participants listed.
- If original design, entry to be completely the creation of the exhibitor, or modified so that 75% of the project originates with the exhibitor. Please include a design sheet with a short explanation of the origin and crafting of the entry.
- A completed entry form must accompany entries.
- Entries will be classified by committee. Give a description of the article on the entry form.
- No unfinished, soiled or previously used items will be accepted for competition.
- All framed work must be wired. No strings or saw tooth hangers will be accepted.
- Must have a minimum of six (6) pieces entered in each category to be judged for monetary prizes.
Creative Art Divisions
Division A: Open to all adult levels
Division B: Children and youth aged 17 years & under
Creative Art Sections
Entries in each section will be categorized into similar classes for judging.
Knitting & Crochet
Any knitted or crochet item to wear or for the home. This will include original design. (See Rules & Guidelines above)
Quilting
Any quilted item, including wearable art. This will include original design (See Rules & Guidelines above) All work must be done by the entrant. If completed by two or more people, it must be described as “collaborative” with the names of participants listed. (See Rules & Guidelines above)
Sewing
Any sewn garment or item for the home, including but not limited to, purses, totes, cloth dolls and doll clothing.
Stitchery
Any hand embroidery technique. This will include original design. (See Rules & Guidelines above) Entries restricted to past three (3) years.
Woodworking
Any woodworking projects. This will include original design (See Rules & Guidelines above.)
Fibre Art
Fibre Art would include all fibre works that are of original design and intended as art first and foremost. This would include, but is not limited to, hook rug art, fibre postcards, felted art (2-D, 3-D, wearable), art dolls, soft sculptures and teddy bears.
Weaving
Any woven item for clothing, household goods and art. This will include original design. (See Rules & Guidelines above.)
Miscellaneous
Any item not covered above, including but not limited to, creative recycling (please attach a descriptive note with your entry), beading, pottery, scrapbooking and leathercraft, etc.
Creative Art ID Labels
Creative Art Award Presenters
The Wool Emporium
Knitting award for adults and youth and crochet award for adults and youth
440 Quilt Shop
Award in quilting for adults
Prairie Lily Knitting & Needlework Shop
Award for stitchery
Collector’s Choice
Award for stitchery
Periwinkle Quilting
Award for fibre arts
Periwinkle Quilting
Award for youth quilting
The Sewing Machine Store
Award in sewing
Century Textile
Award in sewing
Bridge City Needle Arts Guild
Award in original design for stitching
Saskatoon Quilters Guild
$100 award for adult quilting
Saskatoon Spinners & Weaving Guild
Award in weaving