Art Contest Application

Letter to Contestants

Calling all artists! The 2026 art contest is now open! Submissions must be received no later than July 31, 2026.

Show us your expressive interpretation of the Ramona area to include a theme of Wine, Music and Art.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 Art Contest sponsored by the Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival and the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural project.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Anyone 21 or older residing in Ramona, CA or surrounding areas may enter. You need not be a professional artist.

Medium
Art may be painted using any medium (oil, acrylic or mixed media). Final art should be varnished for protection.

Size
Artwork must be 16” x 20”, portrait orientation, on gallery wrapped canvas.

Subject
We are seeking subjects with a dominant representation of wine, music and art.
Entries may also include representations of Ramona area such as the terrain, equine industry, history or other Ramona, CA related items.

Original Works
Original works of art only.
Artificial Intelligence generated entries will not be accepted.

Deadline
Applications must be received by July 31, 2026.
The winner will be announced in August.

IF YOU WIN:
The winning artist must 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 & Wine Festival and the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project for promotion and fundraising.

  • The winning artist is entitled to:
  • The winning artist becomes the “Featured Artist” for the year and all previous winners become a permanent member of our “Artist Hall of Fame”.
  • The artist and winning artwork will be prominently displayed on the cover of our official festival program and promoted on our website, home page, and social media.
  • Your original artwork will be framed (by a professional framer and displayed at a sponsor location one month prior to the festival.
  • Your original artwork will be auctioned at the festival during our Live Auction. Limited edition signed and numbered prints and other items featuring the design may be sold at the festival and thereafter.

HOW TO APPLY:
Read and understand the Terms and Conditions on this page

Complete the online application below and upload a picture (or pictures) of your original art no later than the deadline. Note: A maximum of 3 entries may be submitted per artist.

You will receive an acknowledgement that your entry has been received via email and results are announced in August.

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.

2026 Ramona Art Contest Schedule:

  • Applications Open: May 2026
  • Applications Close: July 31
  • Winner Announced: August
  • Original Artwork provided to Festival Committee: August
  • Artwork Displayed in Ramona (location TBD): October
  • Artwork auctioned at Festival: November 7, 2026

Regards,
Art Contest Coordinators
Ramona Art & Wine Festival Committee
apply@festival.ramona.town

To enter our annual Art Contest please complete the following form

  1. Read and understand the Terms and Conditions on this page
  2. Complete the online application below and upload a picture (or pictures) of your original art no later than the deadline. Note: A maximum of 3 entries may be submitted per artist.
  3. You will receive an acknowledgement that your entry has been received via email and results are announced in August.