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2024 Fine Arts Program Book

The deadline to enter is June 3 at 1 p.m.

2023 Accepted artists


2024 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Important Dates

June 3 Entry deadline at 1 p.m. (all entry information, payment and uploaded images must be received).
June 10 Acceptance/Non-acceptance notices will be mailed.
June 14 Artwork drop off, noon - 8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
June 15 Artwork drop off, noon - 8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
June 16 Artwork drop off, 9 a.m. - noon, Cox Fine Arts Center
July 24 - 26 On-site Plein Air Painting Competition (check in at Cox Fine Arts Center).
July 26 Awards for Plein Air Painting Competition at 6:30 p.m.
July 26 - 28 Mural Competition
August 4 Artist Pickup, 8–9 p.m. Entry to grounds not permitted between 6-7 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
August 5 Artist Pickup, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
August 6 Artist Pickup, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
VIEW COMPLETE LIST OF OHIO STATE FAIR ARTS IMPORTANT DATES
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Mural Competition

Brand new in 2024: the Mural Competition! This competition will take place during the Fair from July 26 to July 28 on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center. We are looking forward to seeing these unique pieces of art come to life at the 2024 Ohio State Fair!

Timeline

  • June 3 at 1 p.m.– deadline to submit artwork and artist bio (online registration link can be found here in early April)
  • June 10 – acceptance/non-acceptance notices emailed
  • July 26-27 – painting from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • July 28 – painting from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • July 28 – awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Details

Only 10 artists will be accepted. The following will be provided:
  • 4x8 piece of primed wood
  • 10x10 area for each artist
  • Daily admission to the Fair during the mural competition
  • $100 stipend

Awards

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $750
  • Third Place: $250

2023 FINE ARTS CATALOG 2023 FINE ARTS CATALOG
2022 FINE ARTS CATALOG 2022 FINE ARTS CATALOG
2018 Fine Arts Catalog 2018 Fine Arts Catalog
2019 Fine Arts Catalog 2019 Fine Arts Catalog
2017 Fine Arts Catalog 2017 Fine Arts Catalog

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