Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Call for Entries to High School Show

Artists in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter up to two pieces of art in the 4th Annual High School Art Show hosted by the Seguin Oakwood Art League. The art may be in any media, and two-dimensional pieces must be ready to hang. Artwork must be delivered to the Gallery on Wednesday, May 1, between 4 and 6 PM.

Click here for all the details and an entry form you can print and mail to P. O. Box 445, Seguin 78155 or drop by the Gallery, 109 N. River St.

The Opening Reception will be held Friday, May 3, from 5 to 7 PM. The following awards will be presented when the artist or a parent is present: $100 First Place, $75 Second Place, $50 Third Place, and $20 Honorable Mention. Artists are urged to attend and invite their families, friends, and teachers. The show will run through Friday, June 28, when artists must pick up their work between 4 and 6 PM.

The work above represents entries and winners from the 2012 show. Click here and then select Pictures and Videos and 3rd Annual High School Art Show for a look at more photos from last year's reception and of the student entries.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Davenport People's First Choice

March is Watercolor Month at the Gallery, and member Carrie Davenport’s watercolor "Reflections on a Cold Day" was chosen First Place by guests at the opening reception held Thursday, March 7. Member Prudy Kinsel of La Vernia took the People’s Choice Second Place, and S.O.A.L. President Robin Roberts-Walker won the People’s Choice Third Place.

In a drawing for all artists in the show, Prudy Kinsel and Vera Smith each won a $50 gift certificate good in any purchase from the Gallery or Gift Shop. Click here and then select Pictures & Videos, March is Watercolor Month Show,and Slideshow for a look at more photos.

The March is Watercolor Month Show will run in the Gallery through April 30, followed by the 2013 High School Show.