Assistance League of Houston Celebrates Texas Art 2011

Juror: Heather Pesant, Curator, Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo, New York.

All entries must be original works by artists residing in Texas, completed in the last two years. Works must not have been in previous competitive exhibitions and must be suitable for public and corporate settings. Nudity, sexual suggestion, and graphic violence are not permitted. Artists are limited to four entries maximum. Entry fee is $15 per entry, due by September 30, 2010, payable by credit card through the Café website.

Accepted media include painting, photography, sculpture, and works on paper. Maximum dimensions are 144" wide by 84" tall for two-dimensional works; sculpture must not exceed 5'x5' at the base and 10' high, and cannot weigh more than 100 pounds. Works must not hang from the ceiling or be attached by large bolts. Preliminary selections will be made from submitted images; final selections from actual works. Cash awards: $5,000 (First Place), $2,500 (Second Place), $1,250 (Third Place). Notification of acceptance: November 19, 2010. Work delivery deadline: January 8, 2011. Exhibition runs January 13 - February 18, 2011, with opening and award presentation on January 13, 6-8 pm. Work pickup deadline: February 19, 2011. Works will be insured from receipt through February 19, 2011. Assistance League of Houston is not responsible for damage, loss, or deterioration in transit.