The heart of the Waterford Fair is captured in its imagery. Each year, we look for a signature “Waterford Scene”—a work of art that anchors our visual identity and inspires every visitor who joins us. We are now officially searching for the piece that will define the 2026 Waterford Fair.
Whether it’s a quiet corner of a stone cottage, a sweeping view of the hills, or the energy of Fair day, we want to see your vision of our historic village.
What We’re Looking For
The selected artwork (or a featured portion) will serve as the face of the 2026 Fair, showcased on the booklet cover and across all our promotional materials, from print ads to social media.
The Details:
- Media: We are looking for traditional media—paintings, drawings, and mixed media. Please note: we are not accepting digital work for the cover, and color images are preferred.
- Eligibility: To keep our imagery fresh, entries must have been produced after August 2024.
- Quantity: You can submit up to four (4) pieces for consideration.
- Format: Low-resolution images are fine for the initial application. If your work is selected, we’ll need a hi-res image. If you don’t have one, we can take it. We would just need the piece brought to Waterford so we can take it.
Why Submit?
Beyond having your work seen by tens of thousands of Fair fans, the selected artist receives full credit across all platforms. We also feature the winner in a press release and a social media spotlight to share your artistic background with our community.
Important Dates & Info
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
- Selection Notice: April 10, 2026
- Quick Tip for the App: When you’re filling out the form, if you don’t have a registered business name, just enter “N/A” in the Business field.
Example of how the image may be use:
Questions?
We’re happy to help! Reach out to the office at [email protected] or give us a call at 540-882-3018 x 7.