Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: State Fair 2011 Commemorative Art to be Unveiled This Morning

ST. PAUL, MINN. (06/08/2011)(readMedia)--

What?: See the Minnesota State Fair's 2011 Official Commemorative Art for the very first time as artist Steve Thomas unveils it on the fairgrounds.

Who?: Lino Lakes, Minn. artist Steve Thomas was chosen to create the 2011 Official Commemorative Art from nearly 80 applicants in the State Fair's first-ever Call for Submissions. Thomas' style ranges from graphic to painterly, as he works in both digital and traditional mediums, sometimes combining the two.

The original acrylic piece showcases some of the Great Minnesota Get-Together's most prominent and identifiable attractions. "The art to be unveiled captures iconic elements of the fair and is based largely on photos I took," Thomas said. "I guess you could say it's a snapshot of my fair experience."

When?: 11 a.m. Today, Wednesday, June 8

Where?: J.V. Bailey House, 1263 Cosgrove St., Minnesota State Fairgrounds