This exciting visual art contest offers all K-12 students in the greater Houston area the chance to showcase their talents and win a multitude of prizes. This year, the contest is held in conjunction with SPA’s presentation of Compagnie La Baraka.

All submitted artwork will be judged on creativity, skill and interpretation of the theme: Exploring the Fabric of our World:  What are we made of?

Rules
Works on paper, including photography, are permitted, with a maximum size of 16”x20”. Only one entry per student and one artist per entry. Students may submit artwork themselves or teachers can submit the students’ artwork on their behalf. Please include the following information on the back of each artwork: title, student’s name, grade, address, telephone number, and e-mail as well as the school name and address, teacher’s name, telephone number and e-mail.

 

 

Best of Show graduating high school senior will be awarded a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Viola Davis Rosson, late mother of Mary Rosson Espinosa and mother-in-law of Miguel Espinosa. A Special Merit graduating high school senior will be awarded a $500 scholarship in loving memory of K.E. “Jake” Jacob, late father of Dinah Sultanik and father-in-law of H. Michael Sultanik.

Senior first, second and third place winners will be awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. First, second and third place winners in grades K-11 receive savings bonds ranging from $50 to $500.

All first, second and third place winners will receive a museum membership. First place winners for grades K-11 will receive a scholarship to the Glassell Junior School, MFAH. All winners of the various categories and 15 honorable mentions will receive a gift of art supplies and tickets to a performance provided by Society for the Performing Arts. Four works will be chosen as the four covers of SPA’s 2011-2012 season program magazines.

For more information or to order a contest packet, call 713-632-8102.

*All art contest entries can and may be used by SPA for promotional purposes.

 

9 am – 3 pm Friday, October 1, 2010
Art Contest Teacher Workshop in conjunction with Compagnie La Baraka at The Glassell Junior School. Call 713.632.8122

5 pm Friday, January 28, 2011
Fax art contest inventory sheet to 713.632.8127 or 713.632.8122

ENTRIES ACCEPTED

9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday, January 31 - February 4, 2011
FINAL DEADLINE - 7 pm Friday, February 4, 2011
Artwork with entry form must be delivered or mailed in a portfolio/envelope to:

Society for the Performing Arts/Education Department
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77002

Entries will not be accepted before or after dates & times listed above.
 

Monday, February 7, 2011
Artwork will be judged at The Glassell Junior School, MFAH.
THIS EVENT IS FOR JUDGES ONLY.

Friday, February 11, 2011
Winners will be posted on SPA's website and notified by mail, phone or e-mail.

5 pm Saturday, February 26, 2011
Award Ceremony for winners at the The Wortham Center. Invitations will go out in the mail to winners by February 11, 2011.

March 1 - April 8, 2011
Citywide Art Exhibit

PICK UP ENTRIES
9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday, April 25-29, 2011
All artwork MUST be picked up from the SPA offices in Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77002. Due to space constraints, artwork that has not been picked up by the deadline will become property of SPA.