ARTS recognizes the artistic vision and  ingenuity of our community’s youth. The Emerging Artists Contest provides an annual opportunity for creative teens, 6th – 12th grades, to showcase their creations at the ARTS' Ross Gallery. The Emerging Artists contest motivates and builds confidence in youth by showcasing the best rural Texas creativity.

Thank you! 

Mary Le and Arne Johnson for underwriting the Emerging Artists Contest. 

Rules:  Arts for Rural Texas is inviting students  grades 6 - 12 to submit 2 pieces of art in the Emerging Artists Competition.  

The Emerging Artists Contest 2019 awards and reception will occur on Saturday, August 17, 2019 (4pm-5pm). The entry and art delivery deadline is Wednesday, August 14, 2019, by 3 pm. 

Prizes:  Cash prizes will be awarded.

Entry Forms:  Available at the bottom of this page or call us at 979-378-2113 or email us at info@artsforruraltexas.org.  

Exhibit:  To honor all talented contest participants, an exhibition of all artwork will be displayed August 17 - August 31, 2019 .   

A reception announcing the winners will be on August 17, 2019 at 4 PM in the Ross Gallery.     

Categories:  

-Color Drawing (Pastel, Pencils, Markers).

-Black and White Drawing (Pencil, Pen & Ink,   Charcoal)

-Painting (Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil)  

-Mixed Media

-3 Dimensional Design 

-Photography