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Photography & Fine Arts

Departments for 2025

Photography entries have closed.

Fine Arts: Drawings and Pastels open until August 1st!

Email CreativeArts@TheBigE.com to request to be added to be added to our email list.

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We hope to see you at The Big E September 12-28, 2025.

Please read the rules carefully for details on submitting your photography. All those entering are required to read the Creative Arts Rules & Regulations in addition to the Department Rules.

2025 Important Dates:

July 1: Entry Form AND Photograph to be submitted online. https://TheBigE.fairwire.com/ No entries will be accepted after July 1.
July 2-16: Jury Review
August 1: Entrants notified by email
August 28: Receiving accepted entries from 8 am to 6 pm in the New England Center
August 29: Judging, closed to the public
September 29: Release of exhibits from Noon to 7 pm
September 30: Release of exhibits from 8 am to 1 pm
November 1: All unclaimed items become the property of Eastern States Exposition and will be disposed of as deemed necessary.

For additional information, please contact Creative Arts at Creativearts@TheBigE.com or call 413-205-5015.

The Big E has an attendance of over one million visitors each year. Award donors provide valuable incentive for our exhibitors. If you would be interested in donating an award for this contest please contact creativearts@TheBigE.com or via phone at (413) 205-5015.

Volunteering during the Fair entitles you to an entry pass as well as free parking. Please consider volunteering for Creative Arts as an avenue to share your love of the arts while chatting with the public and other volunteers.

Click here to learn more about volunteering.

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