36th Annual Central Texas Art Competition & Exhibition
The Central Texas Art Competition is sponsored by Altrusa International of Temple and the Temple South Rotary Club. The exhibition is coordinated by the Temple College Art Department.
Type of Work
Original paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, prints, and jewelry. Drawings and prints should be hinge-matted with stiff backing and ready to hang. Work without hangers will not be juried. Paintings should be framed, strip framed, or the edges painted in a presentable way. Work previously exhibited in this art competition may not be entered.
Juror: O. Rufus Lovett
O. Rufus Lovett teaches photography at Kilgore College and is a nationally recognized artist. His work is in major collections around the United States and has been the subject of several books.
November 14 – December 1, 2015
The Central Texas Art Competition is sponsored by Altrusa International of Temple and the Temple South Rotary Club. The exhibition is coordinated by the Temple College Art Department.
Type of Work
Original paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, prints, and jewelry. Drawings and prints should be hinge-matted with stiff backing and ready to hang. Work without hangers will not be juried. Paintings should be framed, strip framed, or the edges painted in a presentable way. Work previously exhibited in this art competition may not be entered.
Juror: O. Rufus Lovett
O. Rufus Lovett teaches photography at Kilgore College and is a nationally recognized artist. His work is in major collections around the United States and has been the subject of several books.
Prizes & Awards
Prize money will be awarded on the night of the opening. The Juror will award six $100 Awards of Excellence and two $50 Honorable Mention Awards in each division. A special Juror’s Award of $150 will also be presented in each division.
Statement
The two-fold goal of the competition is to encourage and challenge the student artists in the Central Texas area. It also provides an opportunity for the appreciation of the creative efforts of these artists.
Eligibility
All students who are now enrolled in the following high schools and colleges:
| Academy Aquilla Bartlett Belton Bruceville-Eddy Buckholts Central Texas Christian School Copperas Cove Ellison Florence Gatesville Gateway College Prep |
Georgetown Granger Harker Heights Holland Holy Trinity Jarrell Killeen Milano McGregor Moody Rockdale Rogers Rosebud-Lott |
Salado Shoemaker Taylor Temple Thorndale Thrall Troy Yoe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Central Texas College Temple College Southwestern University McLennan Community College |
There will be two separate divisions: High School and College. High School contestants will compete with high school students only. There will be a separate division for college students. Each student can submit up to 3 entries. There is no entry fee. Accepted works must remain in the gallery until December 1.