Art Contest Application

2025 Art Contest Closed

Our annual art contest runs from June thru July 31^st.   Please consider entering the contest next year.  See below for more information.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival annual Art Contest. The festival celebrates artisans, wineries/craft beverage makers and musicians in the Ramona, CA and surrounding area.

Event Date: November 1, 2025

Event Location: Begent Ranch, 18528 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona, CA
Booth Fee: Waived for the Art Contest Winner ($60 value)

Art contest entries must be received no later than July 31st, 2025. The winner will be announced in August. The contest is open to artists from Ramona or surrounding areas.

The winning artist will donate their original art and design for fundraising purposes. All rights to the winning art and design will become the property of the Ramona Art and Wine Festival and the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project for promotion and fundraising.

The winning art will be displayed at a sponsor location one month prior to the festival and then auctioned at the festival during our Live Auction. Limited edition signed and numbered prints and other items utilizing the design may be sold at the festival and thereafter.

Art Contest Benefits:

• The winner becomes the “Featured Artist” for the year
• The winning art is prominently displayed on the cover of our official festival program
• The artist and winning artwork are promoted on our website, home page, and social media
• Contest winners become a member of our website “Artist Hall of Fame”
• Free artist booth, including 2 free festival tickets for booth workers (wine tasting tickets available separately)

All proceeds from the contest support the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project Corporation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) entity. The mission is to encourage economic vitality of Ramona by increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating our rich cultural heritage through an outstanding visual arts program.

Regards,
Art Contest Coordinator
Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival Committee
apply@festival.ramona.town

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Original works only. Art may be painted using any medium. Photography is also accepted. Artificial Intelligence generated entries will not be accepted.
• The size of the final artwork must be 16” x 20”, portrait orientation.
• The art theme MUST include a dominant representation of wine, art and/or music. Entries may also include representations of Ramona area such as the terrain, equine industry, history or other Ramona, CA related items.
• Anyone residing in Ramona, CA or surrounding areas can enter. The winning artist must participate in the Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival on 11/1/2025 and will receive a free optional 10×10 booth.

HOW TO APPLY:

To enter our annual Art Contest:

• Read and understand the Exhibitor Terms and Conditions
• Complete the online application below and upload a picture of your original art entry.
• Results of the contest will be communicated to contestants in August.