Young artists from around the region will have their artwork on display at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Jan. 16-Feb. 22.
The artwork is part of the third annual ArtWORKz 2014, a youth art show and competition and features the works of artists under the age of 19. Both individual and collaborative projects were submitted.
“This is a rare opportunity for young artists to display their artwork in a professional, world-class museum setting,” said Collections Curator Randall Melton.
For youth who wished to display more than one object, the show features a Sharing Zone in which up to three works per individual or group could be displayed and not judged in competition. The show is open to groups of collaborating artists and their joint projects. All forms of art media will be on display 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, parfleche painting.
There are three age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; and 15-18. Judging is based on artistry, creative vision, technical merit and presentation. Young artists are competing for Grand Prizes, 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 January 16-29, 2013.
The competition is being judged by recognized professional artists. Prizes will be awarded at the Feb. 1 awards reception which begins at 1 p.m., and is open to the public.
For more information, call Melton at 541-429-7720 or email him at randall.meton@tamastslikt.org.
