The sixth annual  “Celebration of Iowa: Agriculture Art Exhibition” captures the splendor of Iowa’s rural heritage.

Organizers of the exhibit are accepting new submissions through July 1st. The competition offers $5,600 in prizes, with awards presented during the Iowa State Fair. Finalist’s artwork will be on display August through October at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. The exhibit is overseen by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs; the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Anyone can submit entries to the contest.

For submission details go to www.iowaculture.gov