Fine Art and Plein Air now open
Fine Art and Plein Air now open

CA State Fair & Food Festival
Fine Art Competition & Plein Air Contest

Now Open

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Fine Art Competition


We cordially invite all California artists to submit their work to our Fine Art Competition. This visual arts exhibition is recognized as one of the Golden State's largest and most prestigious juried shows. Exhibiting at the CA State Fair & Food Festival is a great way to build exhibition credits on your resume, with the added opportunity to sell your work. 
Fine Art Categories include painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, video, animation, photography, and more.
Accepted entries will be on display for the duration of the CA State Fair & Food FestivalJuly 17th - August 2nd. Open to all California residents, 18+.
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Plein Air at the Fair Contest

Plein Air at the Fair Contest

If creativity in the moment is more your style then our Plein Air at the Fair Contest is calling your name! Plein Air is now open to all, novices and experts, youth and adults. Sign up, bring your easel and let the fairgrounds inspire your next masterpiece.
Contestants will paint their pieces at the CA State Fair & Food Festival during the Paint Out Weekend (July 25 & 26) and the accepted pieces will be displayed in the Fine Arts exhibit. Open to California residents, 13+.
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