2026 Beachburg Fair

Prize Book

9 categories · 30 classes · 270 entries

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Arts & Handicrafts

3 classes
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General rules
  • Open to amateur artists and hobbyists only (Class 45)
  • Any names displayed on the front of the artwork are to be covered prior to judging
  • All works must be clean and dry, prepared for display in the Exhibit Hall
  • Paper artwork should be mounted onto a simple, sturdy backing
  • Register via AssistExpo; refer to Exhibitor's Rules and Registration
Class 45

Arts

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 25% Design & Materials · 25% Originality · 50% Quality of Workmanship
  1. 1 Painting – Oil
  2. 2 Painting – Acrylic
  3. 3 Painting – Watercolour
  4. 4 Drawing – Coloured Pencil
  5. 5 Drawing – Pencil or graphite
  6. 6 Pastel work – Oil or chalk, any subject
  7. 7 Multi-media artwork – piece created with multiple techniques
  8. 8 Sculpture – any medium
Class 46

Handicrafts

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 15% General Appearance · 15% Creative Design · 20% Colour & Materials · 50% Workmanship
From the Studio
  1. 1 Small woodworking item
  2. 2 Charcuterie or cutting board
  3. 3 Pottery – any article
  4. 4 Fused glass – any article
  5. 5 Stained glass – any article
  6. 6 Metalwork – decorative article
  7. 7 Resin work – article of jewelry featuring resin
  8. 8 Beadwork – any article
Crafty Creations
  1. 9 Home decor from upcycled materials
  2. 10 Something made from reclaimed wood
  3. 11 Article created using chalk paint
  4. 12 Garden decor
  5. 13 An indoor wreath
  6. 14 Sign – hand painted on wood or wooden object
  7. 15 Decor from natural materials
  8. 16 Wooden Barn Quilt square Maximum 2′ × 2′; winning entry reproduced for a fair building
Paper Perfect
  1. 17 Ornament created using quilling technique
  2. 18 Greeting Card using quilling technique
  3. 19 Greeting Card using any technique except quilling
Holiday Ready
  1. 20 Crafted holiday decor for the table
  2. 21 Holiday Garland featuring at least 3 items
  3. 22 Ornament ready to be hung
  4. 23 Sign for the holidays, ready to be hung
Class 47

Penmanship

Prizes $10 (1st place only)
Note Submissions must be mounted on cardstock or framed and ready to be hung
Note Handwrite one of two provided poems in your best handwriting, printing, or calligraphy
  1. 1 Handwritten poem – choice of two provided at registration

Culinary Arts

3 classes
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General rules
  • One entry per person in each section
  • Any containers or bottled goods will be opened by the Judge
  • Exhibits should be on a disposable plate, entry tag attached to the plate and in a clear plastic bag with ziploc or twist tie closing
  • Multiple items are to be from the same recipe (e.g. cookies, muffins, tarts)
  • All exhibits must be the produce of the exhibitor, made from scratch — no mixes
  • Culinary tip: Squares and cakes — squares should be clean cut with no outside edges
  • Culinary tip: Bread — Rolls are individual; buns are baked connected
Class 25

Baking

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 25% General Appearance · 25% Internal Appearance · 50% Flavour & Aroma
Bread & Yeast Products (no bread machines)
  1. 1 Loaf of Yeast Bread – any kind of flour, labelled
  2. 2 Three Yeast Rolls – any kind of flour, labelled
  3. 3 Loaf of Sourdough Bread
Sweet Loaf, Biscuits & Muffins
  1. 4 Banana Bread Half loaf
  2. 5 Three Tea Biscuits 2–3 inch diameter
  3. 6 Three Rhubarb Muffins Full size, no paper liner
Cakes & Squares
  1. 7 Three Chocolate Brownies 1.5 inch square
  2. 8 Three Decorated Cupcakes Any flavour, labelled
  3. 9 Three pieces Carrot Cake Single layer, iced, 1.5″–2″ square
  4. 10 Three pieces Maple Fudge 1 inch square
Cookies
  1. 11 Three Maple Shortbread Cookies 1–2 inch diameter
  2. 12 Three Oatmeal Cookies Rolled or drop, 1.5–2 inch diameter
  3. 13 Three Decorated Cookies Labelled, any theme
Class 26

Jams, Jellies & Sauces

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 25% General Appearance · 25% Texture · 50% Flavour & Aroma
Note All containers must be glass pint (500 ml) or half-pint (250 ml) jars, sealed with new lids
Note Tags to be tied on without decorations or coloured ribbons
Note Containers will be opened for judging
  1. 1 Strawberry Jam Labelled
  2. 2 Rhubarb Preserve Labelled
  3. 3 Salsa Any kind, labelled; indicate mild or hot
Class 27

OAAS Competitions

Note 1st place in each competition advances to District Competition (Fall), then OAAS Competition (February)
OAAS Butter Tart Competition
  1. 1 Four full-size butter tarts Must not contain fruit or nuts (no raisins, no pecans). Judging: 20% General Appearance · 40% Crust · 40% Filling. Prizes: $10 / $8 / $6
OAAS Junior Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition (youth up to age 15)
  1. 1 Four plain chocolate chip cookies on a plate in a bag with tag No nuts; 2″–2.5″ (5–6.5 cm) diameter. Judging: 25% General Appearance · 25% Internal Appearance & Texture · 50% Flavour. Prizes: $10 / $8 / $6

Fibre Arts

4 classes
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General rules
  • Prize money: $10 / $8 / $6 (except Quilts sections 1–10: $25 / $20 / $15)
  • Judging: 25% General Appearance · 25% Design & Material · 50% Workmanship
  • Register via AssistExpo; refer to Exhibitor's Rules and Registration
  • OAAS consideration requires adherence to specific size regulations
Class 15

Heritage Techniques

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Hand Spun Yarn, natural colour, any fibre
  2. 2 Hand Spun or Mill Spun yarn, hand dyed (any dye)
  3. 3 Wet felting – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  4. 4 Needle felting – mounted, framed or constructed into a 3D article
  5. 5 Felted fabric – handmade
  6. 6 Hand-Woven Textile on a loom, 2 shaft or more (floor, table or rigid heddle)
  7. 7 Weaving – Tapestry – ready to be hung
  8. 8 Hand-Woven Textile on a small loom (inkle loom, pin loom, etc.)
  9. 9 Basketry – any size, any style, any material
  10. 10 Handmade Lace – any technique – mounted, unmounted or constructed into an article
  11. 11 Macramé – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  12. 12 Smocking – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  13. 13 Article featuring Cross Stitch – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  14. 14 Article featuring Hand Embroidery – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  15. 15 Rug Hooking – traditional rug hooking with wool, article mounted, framed or finished
  16. 16 Hand Punch needlework (functional or ornamental) – mounted, framed or constructed into an article
  17. 17 Any other handwork not previously mentioned – labelled
Class 16

Knitting & Crochet

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Most Points in Class 16: $10
  1. 1 Fine socks, fingering weight yarn – one pair
  2. 2 Socks, any other weight of yarn – one pair
  3. 3 Mittens – one pair
  4. 4 Sweater
  5. 5 Summer top (camisole, tank, etc.)
  6. 6 An item to wrap around your neck or shoulders – shawl, scarf, neckwarmer, etc.
  7. 7 Blanket – any size
  8. 8 Gift for baby – include at least two coordinating articles
  9. 9 Headwear
  10. 10 Footwear, any article not a sock (slippers, scuffs, etc.) – one pair
  11. 11 Decorative item for the sofa (not a blanket)
  12. 12 Amigurumi or stuffed animal
  13. 13 An item using any other type of knitting or crochet (knitting looms, etc.)
  14. 14 Knitting Machine – knitted article of clothing
  15. 15 Knitting Machine – item of decor
  16. 16 Knitting Machine – any item created using a circular knitting machine
Class 17

Sewing

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Most Points in Class 17: $10
  1. 1 Children's Wear – any article of clothing sewn for a child
  2. 2 Knit Fabric Garment – made from knit fabric (PJs, sweatshirt, joggers, etc.), any style or size
  3. 3 Blouse or Shirt featuring buttons or zippers
  4. 4 Quilted piece for the home (placemat, hot pad, oven mitts, pillow, etc.)
  5. 5 Sewn stuffed animal
  6. 6 Hand bag – purse, duffle, hip pack or wallet, featuring at least one pocket
  7. 7 Market bag – any bag sewn using any material, intended to carry items home from the market
  8. 8 Wool Appliqué – any article sewn and featuring wool appliqué
  9. 9 Upcycled – machine-sewn article made from upcycled materials
  10. 10 Mend or Repair – an article of clothing that has been repaired or mended using a decorative hand stitch
Class 18

Quilts

Prizes $25 / $20 / $15 (sections 1–10) · $10 / $8 / $6 (sections 11–14)
Most Points in Class 18: $10Quilt of the Fair: $30Reserve Champion Quilt: $25
Quilts (Prizes: $25 / $20 / $15)
  1. 1 Beginner Quilt – any size, any technique, new quilter
  2. 2 Hand Quilt – quilt hand pieced and hand quilted by exhibitor; Cathedral window technique accepted
  3. 3 Machine Quilt – quilt machine pieced and quilted; Cathedral window technique accepted
  4. 4 Crib Quilt, machine technique – approx. 36″ × 52″ or less than 200″ perimeter
  5. 5 Crib Quilt, hand quilted – approx. 36″ × 52″ or less than 200″ perimeter
  6. 6 Appliqué Quilt – featuring appliqué technique, any size
  7. 7 Foundation Paper Piecing – quilt featuring foundation paper piecing, any size
  8. 8 English Paper Piecing – quilted article featuring English Paper Piecing
  9. 9 Quilt Top only – any size
  10. 10 Wall Hanging – any size, any technique Include a short description about your piece
Quilted Articles for the Home (Prizes: $10 / $8 / $6)
  1. 11 Miniature Quilt Maximum perimeter of 48″
  2. 12 Quilt Block – one block, maximum size of 24″ square, pieced, pattern named and mounted one edge on cardboard
  3. 13 Other – article of quilting other than a quilt
  4. 14 Quilted Holiday themed item (Christmas, Valentine's, Easter, Hallowe'en, etc.)

Flowers

3 classes
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General rules
  • Prize money: $10 / $8 / $6
  • Register via AssistExpo; refer to Exhibitor's Rules and Registration
Class 40

Plants in Pots

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Begonia
  2. 2 Fern – 1 plant
  3. 3 Geranium in bloom
  4. 4 Orchid
  5. 5 Single houseplant, never flowers, any variety
  6. 6 Single houseplant, in bloom, any variety
  7. 7 Spider plant – mature plant with babies
  8. 8 Succulent, any variety
  9. 9 12″ patio planter Must have 3 or more plants
Class 41

Cut Flowers

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Bee Balm – 3 stems, same cultivar
  2. 2 Cosmos – 3 stems, same cultivar
  3. 3 Foliage of a shrub that never blooms – 3 stems under 18″, same cultivar No coleus
  4. 4 Hosta – 3 leaves, same cultivar
  5. 5 Lily – 1 stem No daylilies
  6. 6 Marigolds, over 3 inches – 3 blooms, same cultivar
  7. 7 Marigolds, under 3 inches – 3 blooms, same cultivar
  8. 8 Pansy – 3 stems
  9. 9 Peonies – 1 stem
  10. 10 Rose, any variety – 1 stem
  11. 11 Shasta Daisy – 3 stems
  12. 12 Snapdragons – 3 stems
  13. 13 Zinnias – 3 stems
  14. 14 Any other flower not listed – 3 stems, named
  15. 15 Any other garden perennial – 1 spike/stem/spray/bloom, named
Class 42

Floral Arrangements

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Beautiful without Blooms – arrangement using only foliage
  2. 2 By Hand – a hand-tied bouquet Can be placed in water to stay fresh
  3. 3 Edible – arrangement incorporating fruit or vegetable branches
  4. 4 Elbows Up! – arrangement celebrating Canada
  5. 5 Love is Love – arrangement celebrating Pride
  6. 6 Monochromatic – arrangement using only one colour Not including foliage
  7. 7 Wild Blooms – arrangement using flowers, grasses and foliage gathered in the wild
  8. 8 Rock Garden – arrangement featuring stones Less than 15 inches in height
  9. 9 Tiny Treasures – a miniature arrangement Less than 5 inches tall, including the container

Junior Fair

10 classes
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General rules
  • No entry fee for Junior Fair exhibitors in Junior classes
  • $5 membership fee if entering Senior classes
  • Any exhibitor can enter a class for an older age group
  • Ages are determined as of July 15, 2026
  • Entries must be solely the work of the person exhibiting
  • No item may be exhibited more than once at this Fair
  • Standard prizes (except Creative Writing): 1st $4 · 2nd $3 · 3rd $2 · 4th $1
  • Creative Writing prizes: 1st $10 · 2nd $5 · 3rd $3
Class 1

Junior Baking

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
1A – Children's Baking (5 years and under)
  1. 1 Oreo dirt cup
  2. 2 Peanut butter cookies (3)
  3. 3 Farm Animal inspired cupcakes (3) Judged on appearance
  4. 4 Old MacDonald's Farm scene using edible items on plate
1B – Children's Baking (6–8 years)
  1. 1 Farm Animal inspired sugar cookies (3)
  2. 2 Frosted brownies (3 pieces)
  3. 3 Ice cream cone cupcakes (3) Judged on appearance
  4. 4 Old MacDonald's Farm theme decorated cupcakes (3) Judged on appearance
  5. 5 Baked good made with Favourite Family Recipe (3 pieces or 1 slice) Include recipe
1C – Children's Baking (9–12 years)
  1. 1 Chocolate Chip cookies (3)
  2. 2 Cupcake Decorated (1) – Old MacDonald's Farm theme Judged on appearance
  3. 3 Make and decorate 3 cake pops, any flavour
  4. 4 Banana Bread (½ loaf)
  5. 5 Dessert made with favourite Family Recipe (3 pieces or 1 slice) Include recipe
1D – Teen Baking (13–18 years)
  1. 1 Farm animal decorated sugar cookies (3) Judged on appearance
  2. 2 Mini pie, any flavour
  3. 3 Blueberry muffins (3)
  4. 4 Fudge frosted brownies (3)
  5. 5 S'more dessert (3)
  6. 6 Your favourite family dessert, include recipe (3 pieces or 1 slice)
Class 2

Junior Knitting & Crochet

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
Eligibility 12 years and under
  1. 1 Hat – knit or crochet
  2. 2 Scarf – knit or crochet
  3. 3 Finger knitted bracelet
Class 3

Junior Sewing

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
Eligibility 12 years and under
  1. 1 Toy or doll
  2. 2 Accessory to wear (headband, scarf, hat, etc.)
  3. 3 Something new from something old Include description
  4. 4 Bag or tote
Class 4

Agricultural Awareness

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
  1. 1 Draw a picture of what farming means to you 6 years and under
  2. 2 Design a shoebox display to explain what agriculture means to you 7–12 years
  3. 3 Design a display to depict the importance of agriculture to you 13–18 years
Class 5

Junior Art

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
5A – Children's Art (4 years and under)
  1. 1 Beachburg Fair colouring page
5B – Children's Art (5–7 years)
  1. 1 Beachburg Fair colouring page
5C – Children's Art (8–12 years)
  1. 1 'Agriculture' – any medium
  2. 2 'Out of this World' – drawing
  3. 3 'Farm Equipment' – any medium
  4. 4 'On This Farm he had a …' – detailed artwork of favourite farm animal
  5. 5 Anime drawing
5D – Teen Art (13–18 years)
  1. 1 'Agriculture' – any medium
  2. 2 'Flowers in Vase' – still life, any medium
  3. 3 Yarn Art – use yarn on canvas
  4. 4 'Pond Life' – pencil drawing of a pond
  5. 5 Anime picture
  6. 6 Pencil vs. Camera – use photograph as part of creation
Class 6

Junior Creative Crafts

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
6A – Green (4 years and under)
  1. 1 Summer Collection – display natural items in egg carton
  2. 2 Dried goods mosaic – use dry pasta, beans, corn on paper plate
  3. 3 Painted rock
  4. 4 Paper roll critter – decorate toilet paper roll as animal
  5. 5 Newspaper stamping – stamp design on newspaper
  6. 6 Finger painting of a butterfly
6B – Yellow (5–6 years)
  1. 1 Fairies at the Fair – decorate clay or plastic flower pot
  2. 2 Barnyard friends – use paper plates to create animal
  3. 3 Corny car – make vehicle out of corn
  4. 4 Fair Fun – draw picture of favourite moment at Fair
  5. 5 Feathered Friends – build and decorate bird house
6C – Red (7–9 years)
  1. 1 'Canada is My Home' – draw picture of favourite place in Canada
  2. 2 Aquarium in a Jar – create undersea world No live animals
  3. 3 Rock Snake – paint rocks and create snake on paper plate
  4. 4 Pipe cleaner animal – create farm animal
  5. 5 Recycled race car – use recycled items No larger than 30 cm
6D – Blue (10–12 years)
  1. 1 Big Green Tractor – make/build using natural and recycled items Max 30 cm
  2. 2 Design a robot using recycled materials Max 30 cm
  3. 3 Paper flowers displayed in container
  4. 4 Oh Canada! – drawing of something representing Canada
  5. 5 Key chain – make key chain using any item
Class 7

Junior Growers

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
7A – Junior Grower (10 years and under)
  1. 1 Bean plant in a pot
  2. 2 Five radishes
  3. 3 Biggest zucchini or summer squash
  4. 4 Funny looking vegetable
7B – Junior Grower (11–18 years)
  1. 1 Bean plant in a pot
  2. 2 Tomato plant in a container
  3. 3 4 peas in a pod, any variety
  4. 4 Cucumber plant in a container
Class 8

Junior Flower Arrangements

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
8A – Flower Arrangements (10 years and under)
  1. 1 Summer Sky – arrangement using blue and yellow flowers
  2. 2 Oh Canada – arrangement using red and white flowers with Canada decorations
  3. 3 Kick off Your Shoes – arrangement in a shoe
  4. 4 My Favourite Colour – arrangement using flowers of favourite colour
8B – Flower Arrangements (11–18 years)
  1. 1 Sunny Day – arrangement using yellow flowers
  2. 2 Rainbow of Colours – arrangement using all colours of the rainbow
  3. 3 On a Hike – arrangement using flowers, weeds and grasses
  4. 4 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – arrangement using recycled materials
Class 9

Scarecrow in the Fair

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2 / $1
Note Theme: Old MacDonald's Farm
Note Displayed on lawn in front of Exhibit Hall
Best in Show award
  1. 1 Old MacDonald's Farm themed scarecrow 7 years and under
  2. 2 Old MacDonald's Farm themed scarecrow 8–12 years
Class 10

Junior Creative Writing

Prizes 1st $10 · 2nd $5 · 3rd $3
Sponsored by Whitewater Region Library
Ages 4–8 (choose one topic)
  1. 1 What is your favourite book or story? Tell us why and draw a picture of yourself reading
  2. 2 What is your favourite book character? Tell us why and draw a picture of the character
Ages 9–12
  1. 1 Write a book about yourself or an experience you've had Must include: cover with title, author's name and artwork; at least one chapter; author bio on back cover; 100-word minimum

Photography

2 classes
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General rules
  • Exhibitors may submit one photo per category
  • All photos must have been taken by the exhibitor within the last 2 years
  • Entry deadline will be in June (exact date to be announced)
  • Register via AssistExpo; refer to Exhibitor's Rules and Registration
Class 65

Open Photography (all ages)

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 50% Composition · 30% Impact & Creativity · 20% Lighting & Colour
  1. 1 Family – Generations
  2. 2 In the Garden
  3. 3 Ottawa Valley Beauty
  4. 4 Portrait in Black & White
  5. 5 Celebrations
  6. 6 Action / Adventure
Class 66

Junior Photography (18 years and under)

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Judging 50% Composition · 30% Impact & Creativity · 20% Lighting & Colour
  1. 1 Ottawa Valley Beauty
  2. 2 Smiles
  3. 3 Colours in Nature
  4. 4 Photo in Black & White – any subject
  5. 5 Selfie
  6. 6 Action / Motion

Roots, Vegetables & Maple Syrup

2 classes
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General rules
  • Entries should be displayed on a disposable plate or appropriate container with entry tag attached
  • Register via AssistExpo; refer to Exhibitor's Rules and Registration
Class 35

Roots & Vegetables

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Beets – three (3) Tops trimmed
  2. 2 Carrots – three (3), 3″ and over Tops trimmed
  3. 3 Radishes – five (5) Tops trimmed to 1″
  4. 4 Green Onions – five (5) Tops trimmed to less than 6″
  5. 5 Garlic scapes – five (5) Tied in a bunch
  6. 6 Dill – three (3) stems, suitable for salads Shown in water
  7. 7 Peas – five (5), with calyx on Labelled for shelling or edible pod
  8. 8 Culinary Herbs – collection of 3–5 varieties, labelled Shown in water or containers
  9. 9 Rhubarb – three (3) stalks, pulled with base on Tops trimmed to 2″, tied
  10. 10 Fresh Garlic – three (3) bulbs Tops trimmed to 8″
  11. 11 "My Garden's Best" – homegrown Renfrew County produce display 60% artistic design, 40% quality
Class 85

Maple Syrup

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
Note Submitted in clean, clear glass jars, free of glue and other markings
Note Winners may be eligible for OAAS Regional Maple Syrup competition in November
  1. 1 Light Maple Syrup
  2. 2 Dark Maple Syrup

Sunflower POWER

2 classes
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General rules
  • An open category for those who have the creativity to interpret and show an understanding of each theme
  • Demonstrates community inclusion, acceptance, and equity
  • Committee: Sharon Nicolai, Sara Ward, Annette Johnston, Rachel Eden, Sheila O'Brien
Class 55

Sunflower POWER (Ages 5–12)

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Something made using wood
  2. 2 Art on a canvas using paint or markers
  3. 3 Colour a picture
  4. 4 Something made from a sock
  5. 5 Dress up a Teddy Bear Bring the bear with all articles attached via pins or sewing
Class 56

Sunflower POWER (Ages 13 and over)

Prizes $10 / $8 / $6
  1. 1 Something made using wood
  2. 2 Art on a canvas using paint or markers
  3. 3 Colour a picture
  4. 4 Something made from a sock
  5. 5 Bouquet of wild flowers

4-H Club

1 class
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General rules
  • Open to all 2025 and 2026 4-H Members
  • Chairperson: Amber Buchan
Class 95

Individual 4-H Exhibit

Prizes $4 / $3 / $2
  1. 1 Article of sewing using a sewing machine – bag
  2. 2 Article of hand sewing – decoration
  3. 3 Wool/felted picture – 5×7 or smaller
  4. 4 An item made of recycled materials
  5. 5 Homemade ornament – any shape, size, medium or design
  6. 6 Beadwork – Indigenous inspired artwork
  7. 7 Paper maché creation
  8. 8 Any article knitted or crocheted
  9. 9 A piece of jewelry made out of modelling clay or resin
  10. 10 A painting on any medium except paper

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