Featured Ohio State Fair Award winner Artist:Helma Groot

Helma Groot, was awarded one of the Ohio Arts council award, at the 2007 Ohio state Fair.A brief interview with Helma:Helma, could you describe some benefits to receiving your award from the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit? "Because my award was through the Ohio Arts Council, it gives exposure to my art to the Council and a very diverse group of people get to see my work and see that you were recognized." How has The Fair exhibition helped your...

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A bright future in a new building!

You may have heard that the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair's Cox Fine Arts Building, where Fine Arts has been located for a great number of years, is scheduled to be demolished immediately following the 2008 Ohio State Fair. We anxiously await to hear the exciting possibilities of our new location at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. Check back in the upcoming weeks and months to learn mo...

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Official News Release

OHIO STATE FAIR NAMES NEW FINE ARTS EXHIBIT CO-DIRECTORS COLUMBUS— Columbus residents Pamela O’Loughlin and Melissa Vogley Woods have been selected as the new co-directors of the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. O’Loughlin is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design and The Harding Graduate Internship in Art Therapy. She has ten years experience in child welfare and expressive arts therapies. O’Loughlin is a founding member of Footsteps on Wings Dance Company and was key in the development and certification of Verita Place, a...

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Welcome new Directors, Melissa and Pam!

It is with great enthusiasm that we have appointed as the New Co- Directors of The Ohio State Fair Fine Art Exhibition, Melissa Vogley Woods and Pamela L. O’Loughlin. Melissa and Pam are very excited to take on these prestigious positions, and will strive to make to Fine Arts Exhibition the best it can be.The Directors are optimistic and enthusiastic about foraging a new level for the Fine Arts Exhibit and have many new exciting directions, and goals. With hopes of bring more artists from all of Ohio, expand Awards for Artists, foster community...

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