Fine Art/Photography
Patrons can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Fine Art Department in the Cantey Building as they view the works of some of the state’s best amateur and professional artists. Featured categories include ceramics, pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media, prints, photography, digital art, open media and sculpture. Over $40,000 in prizes are awarded between professional and amateur divisions.
- NEW Scenes of South Carolina Award
- NEW Roots in Agriculture Award
- NEW South Carolina State Fair Tradition Award
- RETURNING to the Fine Arts exhibit is the Spirit of Carolina Award, which recognizes the artwork that best represents the spirit of our great state.
Guests interested in purchasing artwork may complete a Public Interest Sheet, which will be in the Cantey Building. The Public Interest Sheet will be given to the artist at the time of pick up after the fair.
It is up to the artist to contact the person interested to make the sale. Artwork listed as Not for Sale is exempt from public sales. The S.C. State Fair does not negotiate purchases for artwork and is not responsible or liable for any personal transactions.
Exhibit Dates: Oct. 8-19
Location: Cantey Building
Student Art
The works of some of the state’s most talented young artists will be on display in the Cantey Building.
Students from throughout South Carolina compete in 2-D, 3-D and photography divisions.
Exhibit Dates: Oct. 8-19
Location: Cantey Building
Home & Craft
Home arts, such as baking, cake decorating, canning, hobby crafts, quilting and sewing are among the many divisions found in the Moore Building each year as youth and adult exhibitors compete for a coveted blue ribbon.
Special displays, such as vintage bridal fashions or an antique kitchen, are also featured each year during the fair.
On Exhibit Dates: Oct. 8-19
Location: Moore Building
Ernest Lee Artwork
Street artist and Columbia legend Ernest Lee will be selling his popular chicken paintings as well as other pieces at this year’s S.C. State Fair. While Lee is widely known for his chicken paintings, his works also include ocean scenes, nature scenes, fish, pets, palmetto trees, portraits – and just whatever comes out of his head.
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