With the deadline of Jan. 3, 2014 coming up, Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is encouraging all youth under the age of 19 to participate in the upcoming art show and competition, ArtWORKz 2014.
Young artists, both tribal and non-tribal, from around the region are encouraged to submit an original art object for competition.
“This is a great opportunity for young artists to display their artwork in a professional, world-class museum setting,” said Collections Curator Randy Melton. “Last year we had over 60 talented artists of all ages compete.”
The ArtWORKz show will be on exhibit in the Tamástslikt gallery from Jan. 16 through Feb. 22. Art submissions must be received at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute before Jan. 3. There is no entry fee. An information sheet and entry forms can be accessed on the Tamástslikt website. Only one piece of art may be submitted for competition but for artists who wish to display more, the show features a Sharing Zone in which up to three works may be submitted but not judged in competition.
The show is open to individuals and groups of collaborating artists. All forms of art media are acceptable including sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, glass, mixed media, photography digital computer-generated art, fiber art, and any discipline of artwork including traditional Tribal work such as beadwork, weaving, and parfleche painting.
The show will be judged by recognized professional artists and awards will be presented at an Artists Reception on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. There are three age categories: 10 and under, 11-14, and 15-18. Judging will be based on artistry, creative vision, technical merit,and presentation. Young artists will compete for Grand Prize, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, Honorable Mentions, and Best Emerging Artist. The People’s Choice award will be the result of visitor votes collected through Jan. 29. Art will be on display Jan. 16-Feb. 22.
For more information, call Melton at 541-429-7720 or email him at randall.melton@tamastslikt.org.
