EVENT DATES
July 12-14th, 2024

LOCATION
Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, WY

IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Open: Friday, March 1st in CaFÉ™
Entry Deadline: Saturday, June 15th
Notice of Acceptance: Sunday, June 23rd 
Art Delivery to Festival: July 10th (by mail) or 9 a.m. on July 12th (in-person)
Reception: Friday, July 12th, 6 p.m.
Awards Announced: Saturday, July 13th, 7 p.m.
Return of Artwork: Unsold pieces will be returned via your carrier of choice (USPS, UPS, FedEx)- July 15-19th 
EVENT CATEGORIES
FINE ART- 2-D: For artists/hobbyists who create and execute original artwork through DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ART, PRINTMAKING, 2-D MIXED MEDIA, etc.
FINE ART- 3-D: For artists/hobbyists who create and execute original artwork through GLASS, JEWELRY, METAL, SCULPTURE, 3-D MIXED MEDIA, CLAY, WOOD, etc. 
WOOLCRAFT SHOW: For artisans and hobbyists who create objects specifically with wool from sheep.

Application Requirements

ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry Fee: $15 per entry
Shipping Information: Address for shipping will be included in the online entry through CaFÉ™. A return label must be included with the artwork for return shipping of unsold items. Hand delivery and pickup is also available.

ALL artwork must arrive by July 10th, 2024 or be hand delivered by 9 a.m., July 12th.

Entry Process: 
All entries will be processed through the CaFÉ™ website. Go to the Festival website and click the link for the art show at: www.wyomingsheepandwoolfestival.com

PRIZE INFORMATION
TOTAL CASH PRIZES: $800
BREAKDOWN: 
¨ $250, Grand Champion across categories
¨ $100, Reserve Champion across categories
¨ Placings in each category: 
       ¨$75- 1st prize, $50- 2nd prize, $25- 3rd prize

ADDITIONAL PRIZES:
¨ Fine Art-2-D category winner: 2025 Festival poster art
¨ Children’s Choice Award
¨ People’s Choice Award

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY-MEDIA:

• Exhibit is open to all artists over the age of 18.
• The theme of entries must reflect sheep/wool industries.
• Entries must be crafted by the artist submitting the work.
• Art work can be framed or unframed, but must be safe for hanging and hanging.
• Entry to the auction is optional and should be indicated upon application submission.
• The Art Show is open to ALL Media. See event categories.

EVENT CATEGORIES
FINE ART- 2-D: For artists/hobbyists who create and execute original artwork through DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ART, PRINTMAKING, 2-D MIXED MEDIA, etc.
FINE ART- 3-D: For artists/hobbyists who create and execute original artwork through GLASS, JEWELRY, METAL, SCULPTURE, 3-D MIXED MEDIA, CLAY, WOOD, etc. 
WOOLCRAFT SHOW: For artisans and hobbyists who create objects specifically with wool from sheep.