The Society for the Performing Arts is inviting all Bellaire area students to submit entries for the 13th Annual Student Visual Art Contest sponsored by Wells Fargo.
The Visual Art Contest offers all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the greater Houston area the chance to showcase their talents and win prizes while learning more about performing arts.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Exploring the Fabric of Our World: What Are We Made Of?” It was inspired by SPA’s presentation of the international contemporary dance ensemble Compagnie La Baraka.
Based in Lyon, France, Compagnie La Baraka will make its Houston debut on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater performing a new work titled “A World in Itself.” The piece features the company’s seven dancers, as well as live music performed on stage by the Debussy Quartet.
All submitted artwork will be judged on creativity, skill and interpretation of the theme. Visual art on paper, including photography, is permitted with a maximum size of 16 x 20 inches.
Entries may be matted or un-matted. SPA requires one entry per student and one artist per entry.
Students may submit artwork themselves or teachers may submit students’ artwork on their behalf. All submissions must include the title of work, student’s name, grade, address, telephone number and e-mail, as well as the school name and address, teacher’s name, telephone number and e-mail. The information should be placed on the back side of the submission.
The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.
Entries can be delivered in person or mailed to Society for the Performing Arts, Attention: Education Department, Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002.
Winners will be announced on Friday, Feb. 11.
Senior contest winners will be awarded scholarships ranging from $400 to $1,000.
One “Best of Show” graduating high school senior will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Viola Davis Rosson, late mother of Mary Rosson Espinosa and mother-in-law of Miguel Espinosa.
A “Special Merit” graduating high school senior will be awarded a $500 scholarship in memory of K.E. “Jake” Jacob, late father of Dinah Sultanik and father-in-law of H. Michael Sultanik.
Senior first, second and third place winners will be awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $750.
All first, second and third place winners will receive a museum membership provided by various local museums.
First place winners for grades K-11 will receive a scholarship to the Glassell Junior School at the Museum of Fine Arts – Houston.
All winners, including the honorable mention recipients, will receive a gift of art supplies and tickets to a performance provided by SPA.
In addition, four works will be selected as the four covers of SPA’s 2011-12 program magazines.
For more information, visit www.spahouston.org or call 713-632-8102.
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