SHADES OF THE SOUTHWEST

Northeastern New Mexico – Southeastern Colorado Youth Art Show
There will be a reception on Friday, January 12th, 2018 from 3-5pm.
Submission Deadline: Submissions are due by 2 pm Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the historic Old Pass Gallery. Each school (Elementary, Middle, and High School) is invited to submit up to 8 pieces of Art for the entire show.

Media Categories:
1. Graphite, Colored Pencil, Pen and ink, Charcoal
2. Oil, Acrylic, Water Color, Pastel
3. Ceramic, Sculpture, Mixed Media

Age Divisions: Kindergarden-2rd Grade, 3 rd-5th Grade, 6th-8thth Grade (Middle School), 9th-12th Grade (High School)

Theme: There is NO theme for the show. All art is welcome.

Submission Criteria: Art is to be matted and framed and hang ready. Frames can be store bought or fabricated. (Framing is worth 10 points on the judges score sheet) Submissions must be accompanied with the artist’s name, media, grade, school’s name and contact info and art teacher’s name.

Submission Deadline: Submissions are due by 2 pm Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the historic Old Pass Gallery. Each school (Elementary, Middle, and High School) is invited to submit up to 8 pieces of Art for the entire show.

Each Age Division within each Media Category will be judged by independent judges (3) and a First Place, Second Place and Third Place will be awarded for each Age Division within each Media Category. A $50 Best in Show will be awarded for each Age Group and $100 People’s Choice will be awarded for the entire show.

The show will be at the Old Pass Art Gallery. Artist will have the options to sell their art if they like.