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Art Contest

Date: September 19 - September 28, 2025
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 2025 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.
  • 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 open on July 1st and close August 26, 2025. You may also register the day of drop-off.

In-Person Registration and Drop off dates
  • Thursday, Aug. 28th from 1:00 -6:00 pm in the main office
  • Saturday, Aug. 30th from 9:00-1:00 in the exhibit building
  • Entries will be displayed September 19-28
Entries Released and Premiums paid:
Tuesday, September 30th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m in main office.
Wednesday - Thursday, October 1 - 2 and 6-8 from 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, October 6 - 8 9:30 - 4:00 in the main office.

No premiums will be paid after October 8.

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