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Art Contest

Date: September 20 - September 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: East Texas State Fair | Exhibit Building

Contest Information

The Art Contest is open to anyone 5 years of age and older with new or advanced painting skills.

This contest includes the following:
1) Drawings - includes colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, chalk pastel, oil pastel or scratch.
2) Paintings - includes acrylic, oil, or water media.
3) Mixed Media - includes a combination of two or more of any of the above medium.

See 2024 Art Catalog for divisions and classes.

Size Requirements
Artwork should be no larger than 28”x40” including frame for ADULTS. Artwork should be no larger than 16”X20” including frame for YOUTH.

Prohibited Entries
Entries will not be accepted if they are:
  • Framed glass of any kind (the entry may use plexiglass, clear plastic or no covering)
  • Digital Art
  • Artwork with embellishments
Entry Requirements
  • Artwork must be appropriate for family viewing
  • Artwork must be completely dry
  • All entries must be framed without glass, except wrapped canvas
  • All entires on paper must be framed without glass.
  • Must have wire or saw tooth hanger
  • First and last name, phone number, and category entered must be listed on the back of each entry

Drop-off/Pickup

Online Registration:
Online entries close August 28, 2024. You may register the day of drop-off.

In-Person Registration and Drop off dates
  • Thursday, Aug. 29th from 1:00 -6:00 pm in the main office
  • Saturday, Aug. 31st from 9:00-1:00 in the exhibit building
  • Entries will be displayed September 20-29
Entries Released and Premiums paid:
October 1 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m in exhibit building
October 2-3 and 7-11 from 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the main office.
No premiums will be paid after October 4.

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