Youth Arts

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Program Book

2025 Youth Arts Program Book

Enter Youth Arts Competition

The Youth Arts Competition deadline is June 21 at 1 p.m.

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NOTE: The Youth Arts Chalk Competition for the 2025 Ohio State Fair has been cancelled.

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2025 Ohio State Fair Youth Arts Important Dates

June 21	Entry deadline at 1 p.m. All online entry information, payment, and uploaded images must be received.
June 30	Acceptance/Non-acceptance notices will be emailed to artists.
July 11	Shipped entries postmarked deadline. If entries are received past July 18, we cannot guarantee placement in the exhibit.
Thursday, July 17	Artwork drop off, 3-7 p.m., Kasich Hall
Friday, July 18	Artwork drop off, 3-7 p.m., Kasich Hall
Saturday, July 19	Artwork drop off, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kasich Hall
July 23	Award notifications and ceremony details will be emailed.
August 3	Youth Arts Award Ceremony, 4-5 p.m., Kasich Hall. Art will be released for pickup after the ceremony from 5-6 p.m.
August 4	Artwork Pickup, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Kasich Hall

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VIEW COMPLETE LIST OF OHIO STATE FAIR ARTS IMPORTANT DATES
*Note: PDF documents are best viewed on a desktop and may become distorted or difficult to read on a tablet or mobile device.

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Youth Arts Competition Results

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CLICK TO VIEW THE ARTS GENERAL INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

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2024 accepted artists

All Artists

How to print your entry tags - Click here to print your entry tag. Your name, password, and WEN are the same as when you entered this competition. Your WEN is also listed on the accepted artist lists above.

Online entry assistance

Entry tutorial and troubleshooting

Winner forms

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.
How to print your entry tags – Click here to print your entry tag. Your name, password, and WEN are the same as when you entered this competition. Your WEN is also listed on the accepted artist lists above.

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Need online entry assistance? Click here!

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