Annual event celebrates 20 years next month

The 20th annual stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit is right around the corner. The annual event will take place February 4 -17. The “Call for Artists” is right around the corner. Entries must be delivered to the depot January 26 from 5 until 6:30 p.m. or January 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. The entry fee is $20 per piece, with a limit of three per artist. $8,750 in cash prizes will be awarded. This is open to Texas residents who are at least 18 years of age. To request a prospectus detailing further requirements for eligibility, acceptable media, size and presentation, call Ruth Wheelis at 647-4002.

The 13th annual paint-off competition will be February 17 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Depot. The public is invited, free of charge, to watch the artist work and bid on works through a silent auction. There is a $20 entry fee for artists and work must be completed on site or at outdoor designated sites within the six hours. $750 in cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, visit starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit.com.

From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on weekdays throughout the duration of the event, Texas artist will demonstrate a variety of art-making techniques at the depot. These demonstrations are free to the public, with Mondays being reserved for adults. For more information, call Martha Middleton at 647-6026. T

he Stars of Texas will host its sixth annual digital photo shoot-out January 27. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the Brownwood Art Center. Photographers will complete a digitally produced photo of a specific subject within a set period of time. The entry fee is $20 and all photographers must be 18 years of age. For more information, call Roger Levesque at 998-3025.

Gallery hours for the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free.

 

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