New York State Federation of Women's Club

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:

1. Crochet – Knitting
2. Laces – Tatting, Broomstick, hairpin, etc
3. Quilting
1. large quilts
2. wall
4. Counted needlework – Counted Cross, Needlepoint, Petit Point, Pulled Canvas, Blackwork
5. Patterned needlework – Embroidery, Trapunto, Applique, Crewel, Candlewicking, Goldwork
6. Rugs – Hooked, Braided
7. Tole Painting and Stenciling
8. Woodworking
9. Stained Glass
10. Pottery
11. Jewelry/Beads
12. Original craftwork including original design.
1. Must bear a statement that work is original.
13. 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.

• Learn more about the Club Newsletter Contest in the Club Manual program guide (Download as PDF)

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.