From a pool of nearly 80 artists, Steve Thomas of Lino Lakes has been chosen to create the Official 2011 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art. Just prior to the 2010 State Fair, officials announced a first-ever Commemorative Art Call for Submissions. Any Minnesota artist could apply. The artist is expected recreate an artistic potrayal of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. His original art will be unveiled at the fairgrounds in June and displayed at the Fine Arts Center during the fair's 12-day run.Thomas is a self-taught illustrator who has been creating art since he could pick up a crayon. A graphic artist and Web producer, he has worked in the newspaper industry for 13 years and also runs his own small business, Steve Thomas Art & Illustration. Congratulations to Steve Thomas!
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