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 schools 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 and Drop-Off Date: March 24, 2025: 10 am – 4 pm

  • Judging: March 26, 2025

Please check all arrival, show, and release dates carefully!

See entry information below for complete details.

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.

Effort will be made to exhibit all work submitted regardless of placing.

Click the link below for complete entry information for the Young People’s Art Exhibit.

View Entry Information

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.

Click the link below to download the inventory sheet to document all works submitted by the class instructor. Please ensure writing on the inventory sheet is legible and all fields are completed.

Download Inventory Sheet

Entry Form Labels

Click the link below to download the entry form labels – there are three labels per sheet of paper.

Each piece of art submitted should have an entry form label attached to it.

Please ensure writing on entry forms is legible and all fields are complete.

Download Entry Form Labels

Questions?

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

Or call:
Junior & Open Shows: 414.266.7052
Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping: 414.266.7052
Meat & Dairy Products Contests: 414.266.7052
Competitive Exhibits: 414.313.2767

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