Art Show
2026 Art Show
Each year during the Harvest Home fair the annual Art Show offers local artists the opportunity to display their work. First, second and third place prizes are awarded in four categories listed below.
THEME: AMERICA 250
Best Interpretation - $150
ACRYLIC
1st Place Prize - $175
2nd Place Prize - $150
3rd Place Prize - $125
Honorable Mentions
WATER COLOR
1st Place Prize - $175
2nd Place Prize - $150
3rd Place Prize - $125
Honorable Mentions
OIL
1st Place Prize - $175
2nd Place Prize - $150
3rd Place Prize - $125
Honorable Mentions
OTHER MEDIA
1st Place Prize - $175
2nd Place Prize - $150
3rd Place Prize - $125
Honorable Mentions
Art Show Judge - 2026 Fair
2026 ART SHOW JUDGE CHRISTOPHER TAULBEE
Christopher Taulbee is an award-winning Cincinnati-based fine artist known for his
expressive paintings, large-scale murals, and en plein air work. His signature style is
rooted in vibrant color, dynamic composition, and larger-than-life floral subjects that
transform familiar elements of nature into immersive visual experiences.
Taulbee’s work has been recognized with awards in both studio and en plein air
painting, and has exhibited in galleries, juried exhibitions, and art fairs throughout the
nation. His practice encompasses fine art painting, mural commissions, and portraiture,
with a particular emphasis on creating work that connects viewers to nature, place, and
the beauty of the everyday experience.
2025 Art Show Winners:
Acrylic Painting
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John Wiehe (pictured)
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Debbie Wieland
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Rose Wolteman
Honorable Mention:
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Ava Lawley
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Courtney Muhlenkamp
Oil Painting
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Gary Breitenstein (pictured)
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John Wiehe
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Kimbery Maloy
Honorable Mention:
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Marcia Blaclack
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Robert Hebenstriet
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Carin Hebenstriet
Watercolor
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Kieth Shebesta (Pictured)
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Sherry Goodson
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Polly Miceli
Honorable Mention:
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Kieth Shebesta
- Julie Vogt-Beason
Other Media
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Kendra Mutters (Pictured)
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Rona Hagen
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Judy Helmes
Honorable Mention:
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Bella Sammut
- Marilyn Donovan
Raffle Winners
Art Basket: Eileen Disbennett
Garden Basket: Sue Timmer
Art Classes from Baker Hunt & Sketch & Paint: Sarah Gashins
Painting by Artist Mary L Baverman: Sandy
Art Show Rules and Instructions
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Artists 17 years of age or over are invited to submit paintings and drawings. No sculpture can be accepted.
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Entry must be the original work of the person submitting it and must be framed and wired for hanging with artist's name, address and telephone number on the back. No work is to measure more than 42" wide or high, including frame.
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Works must be delivered to Harvest Home Park on Wednesday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm or Thursday or from 8:00am - noon. Judging will be on Friday.
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Works must be reclaimed between 7:00pm- 8:30pm on Sunday or between 5:00pm - 7:00pm Monday with the claim ticket that was provided upon entering.
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Entry Fee - $10.00 for each entry - limit three entries.
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Works may be individually priced and sold by the artist. All legal and tax details must be handled by the artist.
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Photographs are not included in the Art Show, however you can enter them in the Hobby Category of the General Exhibits.
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Art Show will be displayed in closed building, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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All entries subject to acceptance by Registration Committee.