Entries for Irving Art Center’s “Texas & Neighbors” show due Jan. 27

by Laura Seewoester

The Irving Arts Center is hosting its 24th annual Texas & Neighbors show next spring, featuring works by artists living in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. The show is running April 25 - May 23, with a reception and awards show on April 26. (Yes, they will be handing out a total of $4500 in awards!) The entry deadline is January 27 and all entries must be in a digital format, either submitted online or burned onto a CD and sent in. You can submit up to three pieces with a $35 entry fee each.

The Irving Arts Center is offering a workshop on January 10 on taking and submitting digital images of your work. The workshop sounds informative even if you are not submitting work to this particular show, especially if you have never submitted digital images of your work before.

Entry Requirements

1.Digital Images will ONLY be accepted (no slides or photos)

2. Name each .jpg file with the artist’s last name and first initial with entry number corresponding to entry number on the entry form. (EXAMPLE: Smith, A1; Smith, A2). Upload JPG files (or burn on CD) with 300 pixels per inch resolution and a width and/or height maximum of 1800 pixels/6 inches.

3. Images should show ONLY the work of art (no frame, easel or background). Images of accepted entries will become the property of IAA to be used for the catalogue and other printed material, archives, website and for educational purposes. For tips on shooting your artwork with a digital camera, click here.

4. Check or Money Order in the amount of $35 made payable to Irving Art Association may be mailed OR submitted online via PayPal.

5. Works must classify in one of the following categories:

Oil or Acrylic on canvas.
Water media on paper.
Mixed media - collage, calligraphy, hand-pulled prints or the use of two or more mediums. Collage must incorporate two-dimensional, self-created elements.
Drawing - includes Pastel, Color Pencil, Graphite, Ink, Silver, Gold, Conté Crayon, etc.

Submitted works of art must be two-dimensional originals completed within the last two years without instructor supervision. Works previously accepted into the Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition are ineligible.