2025 Prospectus
The 2025 Stars of Texas exhibit is a juried fine arts exhibit which is open to Texas residents 15 and older.
Eligibility
Submitted entries must:
Acceptance of artwork for consideration by the juror will be at the sole discretion of the committee. Decision of the entry qualifiers is final.
Acceptable Media
No crafts, quilts, stained glass, jewelry or video arts.
Liability
Although utmost care will be taken to prevent damage, theft or loss, the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit assumes no liability for artwork accepted.
Digital Imagery
Entering the Competition includes permitting us to use images of the works for archives and publicity purposes only.
Fees
A non-refundable $25 entry fee per artwork must be paid upon delivery. The total number of entries is limited to a total of three (3) per artist. We accept credit cards, checks and cash. Checks must be made out to the Arts Council of Brownwood.
Awards
All artwork must be for sale. All Sales will be handled through the Arts Council of Brownwood. A 25% commission will be charged for sales generated by the exhibit. This includes sales made directly after the show closes.
Size Requirements
Works to be hung must be:
Presentation Requirements
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2025 Salon Des Refusé
The Salon Des Refusé exhibit sponsored by the Brownwood Art Association will be held from February 1-22, 2025, at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue.
Immediately after judging artists are invited to show and display any artwork entered but not accepted, into the 2025 Stars of Texas exhibit.
Eligibility
Submitted entries must:
- Be original
- Not be done under supervision
- Not be a copy of published work, including photographs, by a person other than the artist
- Have been completed within the last three years
- Not have been previously exhibited in a Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit
- Be suitable for display to young students. (Nude subjects will not be accepted.)
Acceptance of artwork for consideration by the juror will be at the sole discretion of the committee. Decision of the entry qualifiers is final.
Acceptable Media
- 2d and 3d works in most disciplines, media, and combinations of media are accepted including:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Digital/Computer-generated art
- Sculpture
No crafts, quilts, stained glass, jewelry or video arts.
Liability
Although utmost care will be taken to prevent damage, theft or loss, the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit assumes no liability for artwork accepted.
Digital Imagery
Entering the Competition includes permitting us to use images of the works for archives and publicity purposes only.
Fees
A non-refundable $25 entry fee per artwork must be paid upon delivery. The total number of entries is limited to a total of three (3) per artist. We accept credit cards, checks and cash. Checks must be made out to the Arts Council of Brownwood.
Awards
- $1000 Best of Show - All Categories Award
- $750 Best of Show - Runner Up - All Categories
- $500 Outstanding Achievement Watercolor Category
- $500 Outstanding Achievement 3D/Sculpture Category
- $500 Outstanding Achievement Photography Award
- $500 Outstanding Achievement Pastel Medium Award
- $500 Outstanding Achievement Oil Medium Award
- $500 Outstanding Achievement Acrylic Medium Award
- $500 Outstanding Achievement for the Emerging Artist Category
- 7 $100 Honorable Mention Awards
- Pastel
- Digital/Film Photography
- 3D/Sculpture
- Watercolor
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Emerging Artist
All artwork must be for sale. All Sales will be handled through the Arts Council of Brownwood. A 25% commission will be charged for sales generated by the exhibit. This includes sales made directly after the show closes.
Size Requirements
Works to be hung must be:
- No larger than 54 inches per side (outside dimensions, including frame.)
- No smaller than 3x5 inches (image size.)
- Maximum size limited to 70 inches in any dimension and a weight of 100 lbs.
- Minimum size must be five inches in at least one dimension.
Presentation Requirements
- Works must be completely dry
- Works to be hung must be sturdily framed or mounted and be wired for conventional hanging.
- No saw-tooth hangers
- Artists must provide their own display stands for judging and display of free-standing work.
- Very fragile and/or valuable works may not be suitable for this show. We suggest these works be enclosed and secured in plexiglass containers.
Click Here For Registration
2025 Salon Des Refusé
The Salon Des Refusé exhibit sponsored by the Brownwood Art Association will be held from February 1-22, 2025, at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue.
Immediately after judging artists are invited to show and display any artwork entered but not accepted, into the 2025 Stars of Texas exhibit.
