Young People’s Art Exhibit

The Young People’s Art Exhibit (YPAE) is open to all students in grades six through 12 who are currently enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schooled in Wisconsin.

Entries may include painting, drawing, computer- generated art, printmaking, design, sculpture, fabric craft, jewelry, photography and ceramic. All art must be the original work of the student.

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: TBD

  • Entry Drop-Off Date: TBD

  • Judging: TBD

Please check all arrival, show, and release dates carefully! See below for complete entry information.

YPAE Entry Information

Entry Information & Contest Details

All entries will be divided into three categories:

  • Junior Division (grades 6-8)
  • Senior Division (grades 9-12)
  • Special Needs Division (grades 6-12)

Junior and Senior Divisions will be awarded 10 first, second, and third place awards for a total of 30 placings. The Special Needs Division will be awarded 5 first, second, and third place awards for a total of 15 placings. Also, over 20 special awards with additional prize money will be awarded per the entry information.

Complete entry information for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will be available in late winter, please check back then.

Instructor Inventory Sheet

Entries should be submitted by the class instructor (or parent for home schools only), with a limit of six pieces of artwork between the Junior and Senior Divisions, plus one additional entry allowed in the Special Needs Division.

The inventory sheet must document all works submitted by the class instructor. Please ensure writing on the inventory sheet is legible and all fields are completed.

Complete entry information for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will be available in late winter, please check back then.

Entry Form Labels

Each piece of art submitted should have an entry form label attached to it. Please ensure writing on entry forms are legible and all fields are completed.

Complete entry information for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will be available in late winter, please check back then.

Questions?

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

Mailing Address: Wisconsin State Fair Entry and Agriculture Department 640 S 84th Street West Allis WI 53214