Artists invited to enter ‘Our Ohio’ contest

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County Farm Bureau is looking for an artist to represent the Valley in this year’s “Our Ohio” art project.

The artist will need to use a full-size cowboy hat to create a work of art using the theme “A Tip of the Hat to Ohio Agriculture.” All 88 Ohio counties, sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau, will create cowboy hats, which will go on display at the Ohio State Fair and the Canfield Fair.

The hats will travel all over Ohio to conventions and art galleries throughout the year and will be showcased online at www.ourohio.org, allowing people to vote for their favorite from July 30 to Nov. 30.

Artists interested in the project must make a $15 deposit, which will be reimbursed after the project is completed. The “Our Ohio” logo must be included in the design of the hat, though it is up to the artist to decide how big or small to make the logo.

The winning hat will be chosen by the Farm Bureau Art Committee and its artist will receive $50 and free admission to the Ohio State and Canfield fairs.

All entries must be completed and returned to the Mahoning County Farm Bureau by June 23. For more information, contact the bureau at (330) 533-5553.