Fine Arts

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

2025 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 13	Artwork drop off, noon-8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
June 14	Artwork drop off, noon-8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
June 15	Artwork drop off, 9 a.m.-noon, Cox Fine Arts Center
July 23 - 25	On-site Plein Air Painting Competition (check in at Cox Fine Arts Center).
July 25	Awards for Plein Air Painting Competition at 6:30 p.m.
July 25 - 27	Mural Competition
July 27	Awards for Mural Competition at 5 p.m.
August 3	Artist Pickup, 8–9 p.m. Entry to grounds not permitted between 6-7 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
August 4	Artist Pickup, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center
August 5	Artist Pickup, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Cox Fine Arts Center

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Forms to be completed by those who receive $499 or more in premium winnings. All exhibitors who win $499 or more in premiums must use this link to visit the State of Ohio Supplier website using the link above. If you have previously registered with the state as a supplier in previous years, you do not need to register again. If not completed, your premium payment cannot be processed.