Stars of Texas Juried Art Show

So the Stars of Texas Juried Art Show came to an end this weekend. I enter the show every year and this year won Honorable Mention for "The Diggers". If you are an artist or photographer and you didn't enter the show make plans to do so next year, the entry fee is low and the show just gets better every year. For anyone who didn't get by to see the show I am post my winning image and artist statement. Feel free to comment about what you think - I love to hear everyone's stories.



The inspiration for this piece comes from a very unlikely place - the public library in Woodward Oklahoma. When I was younger my mother used to take us to the library to pick out books to read. My favorite were a series of books about a little mouse. The best part about the little mouse books was that they contained no words - only pictures of the mouse involved in different situations and you got to tell your own story about the mouse.

20 years later I was stuck on a current project. In much of my art I try to get the viewer to interact with the piece, which is admittedly much easier with sculpture than with photography. That is where I was stuck - how to engage a viewer with a 2 dimensional artwork and my mind turned back to the little mouse books.

My memory of the little mouse books gave birth to a series of works that depict a climactic or decisive moment in a story - although what that story is is entirely up to the viewer. "The Diggers" is one of my favorite images in that series because it prompts so many questions - "Are they burying something or digging it up?" "Who are they?" "Why are they doing this?" "Who or what are they looking at?" "What happened leading up to this moment and what happens afterward?"

But the most important question is - what is your story?

Brownwood Reunion: Photography Contest

The Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest has now come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated, there was a lot of great art hanging in the Art Center downtown so if you didn't get by there to see it make sure that you come next year.
I entered my piece "The Diggers" and received an honorable mention award. For those of you who didn't enter, think about entering next time. It's a great opportunity to let the community at large see just how many talented people there are right here in Brownwood.
And speaking of talent I am proud to announce that two of my students won first place and the people's choice award! Congratulations to Suelma Orr and Pat Coursey!

Brownwood Renuion : Photography Contest

I just wanted to let everyone know about the photography contest going on next month sponsored by the Brownwood Art Association. In honor of the Brownwood Reunion the Brownwood Art Association will be holding their 2nd Annual Photography Contest. The contest is open to all ages and skill levels, the deadline for entries is September 12th, and there are Cash Prizes awarded to the winner of each age group!

Entries must reflect the theme of this year's Reunion theme of The 50's. So start thinking Elvis, Sock Hops, Drive Ins and Diners. The Heartland Cruisers Classic Car Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Sonic in Early and The Runaway Train Diner across from Brownwood Middle School are two local attractions that might give you some inspiration. So get out and start shooting!

Contest Rules And Regulations

The Brownwood Art Association is pleased to announce a Photographic Competition and Exhibit in
coordination with this yearʼs Brownwood Reunion Celebration. ENTRIES ARE OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AND NEED TO BE READY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND JUDGING ON SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12TH. The exhibit will be held during the Reunion Celebration weekend and continue
through Saturday, September 26th.
The exhibition will be hosted at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Ave.
•Opening will be Friday, September 18, at 5 PM, with a reception and awards presentation at 6:30 PM
•Exhibit hours will be Friday, September 18, 5 PM to 8 PM
•Saturday, September 19, 10 AM to 6 PM
•Sunday, September 20, 12 to 5 PM
•Monday through Saturday, September 21 to 26, 10 AM to 2 PM
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Entry into the exhibit will be open to all interested persons in the North Central Texas area, and will be
divided into three age groups: 12 years and under, 13 to 18 years, and adults 19 years and older.
Subject matter should loosely reflect this yearʼs Reunion Celebration theme of the 1950ʼs, e.g. cars of
the era, clothing and other fashion styles, music, architecture, and trends of that time. Let your
imagination flow! Images should be in good taste and will be reviewed by a panel of judges only for
entry purposes. Images can be in color or black and white and done in either traditional or digital
photography techniques.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
First prize for 12 years and under - $50.00
First prize for 13 to 18 years - $100.00
First prize for Adults - $200.00
Two Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded for each age group
A Peopleʼs Choice Ribbon will be awarded based on the votes received by the viewing public.
Entry Requirements:
A maximum of three (3) entries can be submitted.
The entry fee is $5.00 per entry and must be paid at time of entry.
All entries must be matted or framed for display purposes. Framed images need to be wired for
hanging.
Due to a limited display space, the maximum size with any matted, gallerywrap or framed image is 24
x 27 inches. The minimum size with matted and/or framed image must be 5 x 7 inches.
Important Dates:
Entries will be accepted at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Ave on Saturday, September 12, 2009, between
the hours of 8 AM and 12 Noon.
Exhibit will be on display at the Art Center, Friday, September 18th to Saturday, September 26.th
Hours, Fri, 18th 5 to 8 PM, Sat, 19th 10AM to 6PM, Sun, 20th 12 to 5 PM. Mon, 21st to Sat, 26th 10 AM
to 2 PM.
A Reception and Awards presentation will held at the Art Center on Friday, September 18th from 6:30
PM to 8:00 PM.
All entries need to be picked up on Saturday, September 26th, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00
PM
The Judge for this event is Britt Stokes of Ft. Worth, TX. Britt is the owner of Stokes Photography
Studio in Ft. Worth, TX and is the Manager of Photographic Services at ACME BRICK, Dallas/Ft.
Worth, TX area.
The sale of art work is encouraged, but not mandatory. A sales commission of 25% will be collected
for the Brownwood Art Association. Collection and payment of the Texas State Sales Tax will be the
responsibility of the photographer.
ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms will be available at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Ave., The Brownwood Area Chamber of
Commerce, online at www.brownwoodart.com, or www.brownwoodtx.com, and at the door when
submitting your images.
CONTACT:
ROGER LEVESQUE, PHOTO EXHIBIT CHAIR
325-998-3025 OR 325-643-6000
webmaster@brownwoodart.com