Pottery? Photography? Sculptures? Oil Paint?
Artists may now Enter the 2009 Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition

PUEBLO, Colo. – Artists across Colorado are preparing for the 2009 Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. Two divisions for artwork submission are being offered: Emerging Artist/Student and Professional.

“The Fine Arts Exhibition is a great forum to highlight the artistic talent in Colorado,” said State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “Each year, hundreds of artists have an opportunity to have their work seen by nearly half a million people and I’m constantly amazed by the quality of art this show brings in.”

All artwork chosen for the exhibition will be on display in the Fine Arts Pavilion during the entire length of the Fair. Artists may enter between now and August 1st through the Fair’s General Entry office, Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm, or call 719-404-2080.

The 2009 Fine Arts Exhibition is a joint collaboration between the Colorado State Fair and Pueblo Community College. For more information on the 2009 exhibition, visit http://www.coloradostatefair.com and click on “Fair Entry Info.”

The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com 

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The 2009 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair's 137th year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado's ties to Hispanic culture.