The Spirit of Texas

The Witte Museum and the San Antonio Art League and Museum are accepting entries for The Spirit of Texas, a juried art competition. Artists are invited to render their inspirations from the State of Texas. The artist need not be a current resident of Texas, as long as the subject matter is of the Lone Star State. This competition is held in conjunction with the Witte Museum's exhibition, The Art of Texas: 250 Years, opening May 4, 2019. It is offered in the tradition of the 1927-1929 Edgar B. Davis Competitions sponsored by the San Antonio Art League and held at the Witte Museum.

Original two-dimensional artwork, excluding photography, completed after January 1, 2016 will be accepted. Dimensions cannot exceed 5 feet on any side, including frame. Each artist may submit up to two works of art. Submitted images must represent the artwork's true appearance with no digital alterations. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Entry fee is $50 per artist.

Prizes include 1st Place - $5,000, 2nd Place - $2,500, and 3rd Place - $1,000. The top twenty works will be displayed in an online gallery June 15-September 2, 2019. The winning artwork will be loaned to the Witte Museum for display during this period. The winning artist is responsible for all costs associated with shipping their artwork to and from the Witte Museum. Jurors are Michael Duty (Curator, The Art of Texas: 250 Years), Amy Fulkerson (Chief Curator, Witte Museum), and E. Gordon West (San Antonio Art League). Jury deliberation will occur May 6-24, 2019.