The State Fair of Virginia and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are proud to partner and "Paint the Fair"! VFMA's Artmobile will be on-site September 25-September 27. Up to fifteen plein air artists are invited to paint the fair on Saturday, September 26th! Registration is required and must be completed by September 19, 2026. Registered artists receive free admission to the fair and can paint midway rides, games, animals, giant pumpkins etc. The top three award winners will donate their work to be auctioned at the fair's Boots and Blue Ribbon Fundraiser on October 1, 2026. All artwork will remain on display in Meadow Hall throughout the 2026 State Fair.

Awards
First Place - $100, Blue Ribbon and a VMFA Family Membership
Second Place - $75, Red Ribbon and a VMFA Family Membership
Third Place - $50, Yellow Ribbon and a VMFA Family Membership


REGISTRATION LINK FOR PLEIN AIR ARTISTS