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:
  1. Please refer to Saskatchewan Art Showcase General Rules & Guidelines for important rules, entry deadlines, etc.

  2. No nudes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. A completed entry form must accompany entries.

  6. Entries will be classified by committee. Give a description of the article on the entry form.

  7. No unfinished, soiled or previously used items will be accepted for competition.

  8. All framed work must be wired. No strings or saw tooth hangers will be accepted.

  9. 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

Please click the label image to download a printable PDF for you to print and attach to the backside of each entry. 

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