9 a.m.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
at the Oneida County Aging and Disability Resource Center
100 Keenan St, Rhinelander, WI 54501
For youth in grades K-12
Register by March 19.
You do not need to bring your items in on March 19. You simply need to register. Bring your projects on April 15.
Sponsored by the Oneida County 4-H Leaders’ Association.
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An opportunity for youth and teens to present, display, or communicate about a project or topic of interest, receive feedback by local community judges, and receive an award for their hard work!
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Registration (Deadline: Sunday, March 19)
- Click here to register online.
- or call 715-365-2750 and UW-Extension Oneida County staff can register for you.
Cost:
- FREE for all 4-H members
- $10/youth not enrolled in 4-H. Cash or check accepted. Checks should be made out to “Oneida County 4-H Leaders’ Association” (4-H is free to join anytime and can be done before participating).
- Visitors: There is no visitor cost, so parents and friends are encouraged to come and watch!
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2023 Oneida County Youth Cultural Arts Festival Categories:
A. Art- Grades K-2
- Pen or Pencil Drawing
- Sculpture- dough or clay
- Print making
- Craft
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Crayon or marker drawing
- Multi-media drawing
- Scratch Drawing
- Paper art
- Sculpture-other media
- Recycled materials
- Any other art project not listed above.
B. Art-Grades 3-5
- Pen or Pencil Drawing
- Sculpture- dough or clay
- Print making
- Craft
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Crayon or marker drawing
- Multi-media drawing
- Scratch Drawing
- Paper art
- Sculpture-other media
- Recycled materials
- Any other art project not listed above.
C. Art-Grades 6-8
- Pen or Pencil Drawing
- Sculpture- dough or clay
- Print making
- Craft
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Crayon or marker drawing
- Multi-media drawing
- Scratch Drawing
- Paper art
- Sculpture-other media
- Recycled materials
- Any other art project not listed above.
D. Art-Grades 9-12
- Pen or Pencil Drawing
- Sculpture- dough or clay
- Print making
- Crocheting
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Crayon or marker drawing
- Multi-media drawing
- Scratch Drawing
- Paper art
- Sculpture-other media
- Recycled materials
- Any other art project not listed above.
E. Music performance (Singing or instrument) Grades K-2
(Approximately 1-4 minutes)
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Singing
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Instrument
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Dance
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A performance by two or more people in singing, instrument, or dance
F. Music Performance (Singing or instrument) Grades 3-5
(approximately 1-5 minutes)
- Singing
- Instrument
- Dance
- A performance by two or more people in singing, instrument, or dance
G. Music performance (Singing or instrument) Grades 6-8
(approximately 1-5 minutes)
- Singing
- Instrument
- Dance
- A performance by two or more people in singing, instrument, or dance
H. Music Performance (Singing or instrument) Grades 9-12
(Approximately 3-8 minutes)
- Singing
- Instrument
- Dance
- A performance by two or more people in singing, instrument, or dance
I. Drama-Grades K-2 (30 sec. to 2 minutes)
- Pantomime
- Reading a story
- Acting a created or scripted character role or routine
- Doing a clown routine
- Doing a puppet routine
- Two or more youth doing a drama routine
- Anything not listed above
J. Drama-Grades 3-5 (1 -3 minutes)
- Pantomime
- Reading a story
- Acting a created or scripted character role or routine
- Doing a clown routine
- Doing a puppet routine
- Two or more youth acting in a scene (either created or scripted)
- Anything not listed above.
K. Drama-Grades 6-8 (1-4 minutes)
- Pantomime
- Reading a story
- Acting a created or scripted character role or routine
- Doing a clown routine
- Doing a puppet routine
- Two or more youth acting in a scene (either created or scripted)
- Anything not listed above.
L. Drama-Grades 9-12 (1-5 minutes)
- Pantomime
- Reading a story
- Acting a created or scripted character role or routine
- Doing a clown routine
- Doing a puppet routine
- Two or more youth acting in a scene (either created or scripted)
- Anything not listed above.
M. Photography-Grades K-2 (4×6 in size, photos may be in color or black and white)
- Seasonal, landscape
- Animal, bird, or insect
- Night scene
- Action
- Sports, hobbies
- Portrait
- Still life
- Special effects
- Human interest
- Anything not listed above
N. Photography-Grades 3-5 (4×6 in size, photos may be in color or black and white)
- Seasonal, landscape
- Animal, bird, or insect
- Night scene
- Action
- Sports, hobbies
- Portrait
- Still life
- Special effects
- Human interest
- Anything not listed above
O. Photography-Grades 6-8 (4×6 in size, photos may be in color or black and white)
- Seasonal, landscape
- Animal, bird, or insect
- Night scene
- Action
- Sports, hobbies
- Portrait
- Still life
- Special effects
- Human interest
- Anything not listed above
P. Photography-Grades 9-12
- Seasonal, landscape
- Animal, bird, or insect
- Night scene
- Action
- Sports, hobbies
- Portrait
- Still life
- Special effects
- Human interest
- Anything not listed above
Q. Cake Decorating: Grades K-2
Items will not be tasted by the judges. Therefore students can use cardboard as a base for their decorating if they desire.
1. Decorated cupcake
2. Decorated cookie
3. Decorated cake
4. Other
R. Cake Decorating: Grades 3-5
Items will not be tasted by the judges. Therefore students can use cardboard as a base for their decorating if they desire.
1. Decorated cupcake
2. Decorated cookie
3. Decorated cake
4. Other
S. Cake Decorating: Grades 6-8
Items will not be tasted by the judges. Therefore students can use cardboard as a base for their decorating if they desire.
1. Decorated cupcake
2. Decorated cookie
3. Decorated cake
4. Other
T. Cake Decorating: Grades 9-12
Items will not be tasted by the judges. Therefore students can use cardboard as a base for their decorating if they desire.
1. Decorated cupcake
2. Decorated cookie
3. Decorated cake
4. Other
U. Woodworking: Grades K-2
1. Item made for inside the home
2. Item made for outside the home
3. Item made as a toy
4. Item made by recycling wood
5. Other
V. Woodworking: Grades 3-5
1. Item made for inside the home
2. Item made for outside the home
3. Item made as a toy
4. Item made by recycling wood
5. Other
W. Woodworking: Grades 6-8
1. Item made for inside the home
2. Item made for outside the home
3. Item made as a toy
4. Item made by recycling wood
5. Other
X. Woodworking: Grades 9-12
1. Item made for inside the home
2. Item made for outside the home
3. Item made as a toy
4. Item made by recycling wood
5. Other
Y. Yarnwork: Grades K-2
1. Crocheted item
2. Knitted item
3. Needlework item
4. Other
Z. Yarnwork: Grades 3-5
1. Crocheted item
2. Knitted item
3. Needlework item
4. Other
Za. Yarnwork: Grades 6-8
1. Crocheted item
2. Knitted item
3. Needlework item
4. Other
Zb. Yarnwork: Grades 9-12
1. Crocheted item
2. Knitted item
3. Needlework item
4. Other
Aa. Demonstration Grades K-2
(See special Demonstration guidelines below)
Ab. Demonstration Grades 3-5
(See special Demonstration guidelines below)
Ac. Demonstration Grades 6-8
(See special Demonstration guidelines below)
Ad. Demonstration Grades 9-12
(See special Demonstration guidelines below)
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DEMONSTRATION GUIDELINES
A Demonstration is a “how to” for the audience. Below are the guidelines for all grades.
- Try to stay within 5 minutes. A demonstration can be as short a 1 minute.
- Category suggestions (just some ideas): care for animals or plants, first-aid steps, making a recipe (do not actually cook the item during the demonstration), what to take with you when hiking, taking care of a bicycle, caring for a young child, how to clean a musical instrument, how to go about decorating a room, how to identify a tree, how to organize getting homework done on time, how to use a sewing machine, ways to recycle items, how to prepare for a day of fishing, etc).
- Have an interesting introduction.
- Create a poster (even if it is on a regular piece of notebook paper) that contains the title of your demonstration.
- Clearly list steps in your demonstration. Can be handy to have ingredients, steps, etc. listed on some paper to show the audience (not a requirement though).
- Summarize what you have said at the end of your demonstration.
- Props are totally encouraged and really help with explanations.
- You will get evaluation comments for:
- Poster-have a least a piece of paper with your demonstration title on it
- Introduction
- Organization of your material
- Summary at the end
- Voice quality (speed, volume, inflection)
- Eye contact and standing up straight
- Appropriate grooming
- How interesting you made the topic
- Your ability to answer questions from the judges at the end of your demonstration.
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NEED HELP PREPARING YOUR DEMONSTRATION?
A demonstration is a specific category that a youth can sign up for that involves public speaking. If a youth signs up for “art,” he or she is not expected to give a demonstration. Only youth who sign up for “demonstration” will give a demonstration.
Click on the image below to watch a “How to Give a Demonstration” video:
The “how-to” part of this video starts at the 3:27 minute mark.
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Awards:
Each participant will receive an award and feedback sheet from local, experienced residents for each project entered!
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Why Should You Participate?
• This is an opportunity to show others your talents or skills!
• To learn more about your talents and how you can improve on them
• To challenge yourself!
• To feel good about yourself!
• To receive a neat-looking medal
• To try something new in preparation for this
• To meet people who know a lot about the subject.
• To be with other youth who might share your interests
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Attendance
This is a face-to-face judging, so youth are required to be present. The Expo will end when all entries have been viewed and judged. parents and friends are encouraged to come and watch!
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Who are the judges?
The judges will be local residents or professionals whose purpose will be to provide positive feedback with ideas for the youth on how to improve and grow their cultural arts work in the future. This aligns with the 4-H slogan of “Learning by Doing” and the 4-H motto of “Make your Best Better.”
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Why is receiving feedback so important for youth and teens?
Because processing an experience is what moves an experience from an activity to a learning experience. Oftentimes a person will complete a project to earn a grade or put it away after it is finished and work on something else, but reflecting is an important step because it provides an opportunity for youth to develop logical thoughts, verbalize those thoughts, relate to others, and compare experiences. It also allows for an atmosphere of acceptance of individual participants and diverse thinking.
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What will judges be asking?
This event places an emphasis on participants having fun and learning from each other by sharing knowledge and skills, evaluating themselves, and relating experiences to their own lives. Judges will be asking questions, listening to the youth carefully, helping youth reflect on their experiences, and supporting each youth’s unique learning. Youth will learn how to share and reflect upon what they did. Some of the questions may include:
- What part of their experience was the most difficult?
- What was the easiest for them?
- What problems or issues came up as they did the activity?
- How did they deal with these problems?
- What life skills did they practice?
- What did they learn about the project from the experience?
- How does what they did relate to other things in their life?
- How can they apply what they learned to future situations?
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Need help printing or finding a poster display board?
The 4-H Office has free tri-fold display boards and resources available on a variety of topics for you to look at! Email Anne at apwilliams@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 or stop into the 4-H Office to take a look!
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Interacting in a Group Setting
If your child is not yet ready or does not yet feel comfortable participating in a small group setting, please email apwilliams@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 and ask to speak with Anne, the 4-H Educator. This event is meant to be a fun learning experience. Having a conversation with the 4-H Educator before the event regarding this can be helpful for both the family and the event organizers.
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Need an Accommodation?
Accessibility is important to Oneida County 4-H. UW-Madison’s Division of Extension is committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and equitable experience for all program participants. In partnership with the McBurney Disability Resource Center at UW-Madison, the division evaluates and responds to requests for disability accommodation(s), in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more online here or email apwilliams@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 to learn more.
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Need Language Access?
Accessibility is important to Oneida County 4-H. UW-Madison’s Division of Extension offers translation, interpretation, and content review services 4-H programs. Please email apwilliams@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 to inquire about these services.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT GIVING A DEMONSTRATION TALK:
Here is additional information about Demonstrations, provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension:
What is a Demonstration?
A demonstration is an opportunity for any 4-H participant to prepare, organize and present an idea by using visual aids and teaching skills. Such things as showing a friend how to tie a knot, take a picture, or play cribbage are all examples of giving a demonstration.
Why should I do a Demonstration?
Giving a demonstration in front of an audience will help you to think on your feet and to speak in front of a group of peers and families. This is a great and fun way to begin to prepare you for more challenging events that may involve public speaking.
What will I get out of doing a Demonstration?
Once you’re done you will feel proud of yourself for taking part in a County event and talking to an audience. You will boost your confidence to try other events. You just might meet some new people and make a new friend.
Each participant is encouraged to demonstrate a topic or activity that interests you. Anything goes and the sky’s the limit!! Remember to be a successful demonstrator, you must understand what you are demonstrating, keep it simple and comfortable to do, and most of all have fun doing it!
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Here are some example demonstration videos:
Please DO NOT let these video examples intimidate you! Put your best foot forward and give a demonstration in your own way so you feel comfortable and are still having fun doing it. This event is all about learning, growing, and having fun!
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Questions? Contact Anne Williams, Oneida County 4-H Program Educator, at 715-365-2750 or email apwilliams@wisc.edu.
