Tri-County Fine Arts College and Career Fair

The Tri-County Fine Arts College and Career Fair is an annual event open to high school fine arts students in Ashland, Wayne, and Holmes county school districts. High school students have the opportunity to learn about fine arts degrees and programs from colleges from all of the state of Ohio and connect with local businesses about careers in the fine arts. Additionally, high school students have the opportunity to sign up for mock college portfolio reviews or mock college vocal/instrumental auditions.

2026 Tri-County Fine Arts College and Career Fair

Monday, November 2, 2026 – 4:00pm-6:00pm – Ashland High School

High School Student Pre-Registration

Click HERE to pre-register! This gets you an extra raffle entry!

Colleges/Universities

Visit with fine arts representatives!

  • Ashland University
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Cleveland Institute of Art
  • Cleveland State University
  • Columbus College of Art and Design
  • Kent State University
  • Miami University
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University
  • Ohio Northern University
  • Ohio University
  • Otterbein University
  • The College of Wooster Fine and Performing Arts Opportunities – Ohio Light Opera, Department of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Wooster Art Museum
  • Tiffin University
  • More will continue to be added to the list!

Local Businesses

Meet with business owners whose jobs are arts-centered!

  • Illusions Screen Printing
  • Ohio Light Opera
  • Schantz Organ Company
  • More will continue to be added to the list!

Mock College Vocal Auditions

Practice the college audition process with a college voice professor and receive valuable feedback!

Click HERE to sign-up for a 15-minute mock college vocal audition with Dr. Laurie Lashbrook from The University of Akron.

What should I prepare?

  • Come prepared with 2 contrasting vocal solos (one in English and one foreign language if possible)
    • Try to memorize both songs if possible!
    • Use the OMEA Solo and Ensemble list as a guide for selecting your pieces
  • Please bring 2 sets of copies of your music
  • An accompanist will be provided
  • Location: Ashland High School Choir Room

Mock College Instrumental Auditions

Pracice the college audition process with a college instrumental professor and receive valuable feedback!

Click HERE to sign-up for a 15-minute mock college instrumental audition with Dr. Sarah Labovitz from Kent State University.

What should I prepare?

  • Winds/Strings:
    • Come prepared with 2 contrasting solos or etudes if possible
    • Major scales, 1 octave
    • Please bring 2 sets of copies of your music
  • Percussion:
    • Come prepared with a snare drum solo, timpani solo, and/or mallet solo
    • Please bring 2 sets of copies of your music
  • Location: Ashland High School Band Room

Mock College Portfolio Reviews

Practice the college portfolio review process with a college art professor and receive valuable feedback!

Click HERE to sign-up for a 15-minute mock college portfolio review with Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling and Andrew Kuebeck from Kent State University!

What should I prepare?

  • Assemble a portfolio of 4-8 pieces of your best work that reflect your interests and abilities (the more you can include closer to 8 the better)
    • If possible, bring examples of artwork drawn from life or observation
    • Digital portfolios are also acceptable – please bring an iPad or laptop with you in order to view your portfolio
    • Come prepared to answer questions about the pieces in your portfolio
  • Location: Ashland High School Little Theatre

For more information or questions, please contact Alex Looney, Fine Arts Consultant at tesc_alooney@tccsa.net or 330-345-6771 ex. 253