Display your love for the Minnesota State Fair with our latest commemorative artwork!
The 2023 Minnesota State Fair’s Official Commemorative Art was unveiled at the State Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 8, by Minneapolis crop artist Liz Schreiber. Schreiber has entered the fair’s crop art competition for 20 years and won more than 10 ribbons. Her crop art has been featured in several local publications, including Vita.mn Magazine’s Minnesota State Fair issues from 2007 through 2013, which earned her the Society of News Design’s Award of Excellence in 2010; Edible Twin Cities; Growler Magazine; and UPPERCASE Quarterly. In addition to the print features, she has taught crop art workshops and classes at The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Hennepin History Museum and Marine Mills Folk School. She worked with the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) to design and create an interactive crop art map in the Agriculture Horticulture Building during the 2022 State Fair.
“I’m honored to create the 2023 commemorative artwork. The piece I have in mind features vintage-inspired imagery of timeless elements of the fair,” she said. “For me, the Minnesota State Fair represents my love affair with Minnesota itself and all it has to offer.”
About the 2023 State Fair Commemorative Artist
Schreiber has been creating, teaching and exploring the craft of crop art for more than 20 years. Her first exposure to crop art came after she moved to Minnesota in 1995 to attend graduate school at the University of Minnesota. “My background in fine arts gave me the confidence to finally give it a try, and I’ve been hooked ever since,” she explained. The main focus of her pieces has been portraits of individuals who she admires, with an emphasis on exclusively using natural-colored seeds.
Read more about the 2023 commemorative artist.
Find Liz Schreiber online at www.cropartcreations.com
Commemorative Art Posters and Merchandise
Posters and other merchandise can be purchased through the State FairWear Online Shop.
Posters will be available during the twelve days of the fair at the State FairWear Gift Shops, Fine Arts Center, J.V. Bailey House and Blue Ribbon Bargain Book Carts located around the fairgrounds.
Proceeds will support the Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3) mission to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, fairgrounds and educational programs. The original art will be on display in the Fine Arts Center during the 12-day run of the 2023 State Fair.