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AMERICA 250 ART CONTEST

EXHIBITION OF FINE ART • ONE-DAY CONTEST

Help tell America’s story! To celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, artists are invited to create original work inspired by the people, moments, and ideas that have shaped America. Whether you explore community, heritage, innovation, freedom, or your own personal perspective, this is your chance to share what America means to you. Classes include Oil or Acrylic, Watercolor, and Pastel or Drawing. Artwork must be no larger than 20”x 20” of painted area (excluding frame) and must be framed.

Registration Deadline:	Tuesday, June 9 • 11:59pm
Contest Date:	Friday, June 12 • 11am-4pm

Participants check in at the Fine Art Exhibition in the Grandstand East. At the conclusion of the contest, finished works will be judged and displayed, and ribbons will be awarded. Exhibitors must be 18 years old by the Registration Deadline.

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Art America 250 Contest

June 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM