Any Club paying per capita dues to GFWC-NY is eligible to sponsor contestants.
There are two (2) DIVISIONS IN THE ART AND CRAFT CONTEST both for Clubwoman and students. All work must be original and must have been complete within the past three (3) years.
CLUBWOMAN Any clubwoman in good standing with GFWC-NY
STUDENT any student grades 9-12
From the web: Media Categories ...
Watercolor and Gouche
Oil
Ink/Scratchboard
Pencil/Graphite/Color Pencil
Pastels, Charcoal & Chalk
Acrylic and Tempera
Computer Generated Art/Advertising & Design
Photography – Scenic, Natural History, Feature/Human Interest, Volunteers In Action
Craft Categories ...
The thirteen approved categories are as follows:
- Crochet – Knitting
- Laces – Tatting, Broomstick, hairpin, etc
- Quilting
- large quilts
- wall
- Counted needlework – Counted Cross, Needlepoint, Petit Point, Pulled Canvas, Blackwork
- Patterned needlework – Embroidery, Trapunto, Applique, Crewel, Candlewicking, Goldwork
- Rugs – Hooked, Braided
- Tole Painting and Stenciling
- Woodworking
- Stained Glass
- Pottery
- Jewelry/Beads
- Original craftwork including original design.
- Must bear a statement that work is original.
- Miscellaneous (Any article that does not fit the above categories, such as wreaths, cloth dolls, etc.
SCRAPBOOK:
Size: Not larger than 12 ½ by 12 ½ and not more than 20 pages
Content: Club Year
Deadline: GFWC NY Annual Convention
Possible Point System
1. Neatness, originality, and general appearance of scrapbook 10 points
2. Introductory page (should include member’s name, address, phone
e-mail and a general description of contents) 5 points
3. Artistic presentation of contents 50 points
4. State and Federation activities 20 points
5. Variety of scrapbook items (photos, certificates, mementos) 15 points
Scrapbooks will be judged at the GFWC NY Annual Convention
Club Newsletter Contest:
Club newsletters are one of the most effective and efficient methods of informing GFWC members about current, ongoing, and new initiatives. A newsletter that is issued on a regular basis and provides key information will be an asset to clubwomen as they implement projects, make decisions about club management, and collaborate with one another for greater impact.
This new program encourages clubs to raise awareness within their communities and throughout GFWC by establishing a regular communication in print or online. If your club already has a newsletter, find out how to increase its effectiveness with tips on creating content and sharing news with GFWC.
The new Club Newsletter Contest will recognize both existing and newly-created newsletters that convey knowledge, breed members' enthusiasm, and contribute to public relations outreach.
Creative Writing Contest:
Creative Writing Contest Rules:
GFWC-NEW YORK
ART DEPARTMENT – CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST
Pat Pedley, Chairman
213 Oak Street
Floral Park NY 11001
bearsmom@optonline.net
Guidelines and procedures for entry in the GFWC-NY Creative Writing
Contest. The contests are open to any dues-paying member in good
standing and/or youth, grades K-12. The Writing Contests seek to
provide an avenue for GFWC members and youth of all ages to freely
express themselves, as well as draw upon their experiences through
writing. If the rules are not completely followed, your entry could be
disqualified.
MEMBER SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTESTS
Rules
1. Authors must be of amateur status: earning from writings must not
exceed $500 annually.
2. Manuscripts entered may not have been published prior to the
competition and must be original work of the author.
3. Entries must be typed, doublc-spaced, with minimum margins of 1” on
all four sides, one side only, on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Spelling counts.
4. Short Stories limited to 2000 words.
5. Poems can be any style with a minimum length of eight lines and
maximum length of 50 lines.
6. All entries must be written during the contest year.
7. Entries must have the following in the top right hand corner of each
page: author’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; name
of local Club, State, Federation, and district; title of manuscript and
category # .
8. All entries must include the Copyright Waiver.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Authors should keep a copy.
Deadlines:
District – February 1
Clubs must send entries to District Creative Writing chairman for
judging.
State – March 1
First Place District winners in both categories are sent to the State
Creative Writing Chairman for judging.
GFWC – April 1
The State Creative Writing Chairman will send the first place winners
in each category to GFWC.
Certificates are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. First place
winners are forwarded to GFWC for further judging.
YOUTH POETRY AND SHORT STORY CONTEST
Categories:
Category 1: Grades K, 1, and 2 Category 3: Grades 6, 7, and 8
Category 2: Grades 3, 4, and 5 Category 4: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Rules
1. Youth (grades K-12) may enter one poem and/or one short story on the
District Level.
2. Authors must be of amateur status: earning from writings must not
exceed $500 annually.
3. Manuscripts entered may not have been published prior to the
competition and must be original work of the author.
4. Entries must be typed, double-spaced with minimum margins of 1” one
all sides, on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Spelling counts.
5.. Short Stories limited to 2000 words.
6. Poems can be any style with a minimum length of eight lines and
maximum length of 50 lines.
7. All entries must be written during the contest year.
8. Entries must have the following in the top right hand corner of each
page: author’s name, address, telephone number, email address; name of
local Club, State, District, title of manuscript, category #.
9. Certificates are awarded to Category 1 and 2. Certificates and
monetary prizes are awarded to Category 3 and 4. First place winners in
each category are forwarded to GFWC for further judging.
10. All entries must include the Copyright Waiver.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Authors should keep a copy.
Deadlines:
District – February 1
Clubs must send entries to District Creative Writing chairman for
judging.
State – March 1
First Place District winners in both categories are sent to the State
Creative Writing Chairman for judging.
GFWC – April 1
The State Creative Writing Chairman will send the first place winners
in each category to GFWC.
Scholastic Awards
New York State Federation of Women's Club