A TRADITION SINCE 1994
The primary function of the Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts Competition and Exhibition is to promote a broader interest in and understanding of agriculture as an industry while showcasing and promoting professional artists in a unique format of exemplary quality. This competition and exhibition was originally funded by a 1994 California Arts Council grant. That first year Madera County Arts Council participated in the statewide California Countryside Festival with agricultural themed art by professional artists of the San Joaquin Valley. It was a resounding success! In 1995, Madera County Arts Council established the agricultural themed art competition and exhibition as an annual event and by 1997, all California Artists were invited to participate. Now in its 26th year, this event continues to grow and inspires artists, patrons, and the public to Celebrate Agriculture!
(ONE) BEST OF SHOW AWARD of $500
(FIVE) 1st PLACE AWARDS – $300 in each category
(FIVE) 2nd PLACE AWARDS – $200 in each category
HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS in each category
COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
CROPS to FINISHED PRODUCTS
MACHINERY & STRUCTURES
AGRICULTURE’S ANIMAL FRIENDS
THE HUMAN FACTOR
WATER… AGRICULTURE’S LIFEBLOOD
Now accepting entries until August 1st, 2019
2019 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
MAY 1 Call for Entries Officially Opens
AUG 1 Entry Deadline
AUG 8-10 Acceptance Notifications
SEP 3-4 Delivery of Artwork to Circle Gallery
SEP 12 Opening Reception and Announcement of Awards
OCT 23 Exhibition Closes
OCT 24th-25th Artists Retrieve Unsold Artwork