2025 Art Show

Entry Deadline: January 25th, 2025

Since 2001, the Red River Valley Museum has proudly hosted our Annual Juried Art Show and Sale. This event is a celebration of artistic talent from across the nation, giving artists aged 18 and older the opportunity to showcase their work, compete for cash prizes, and gain exposure to art collectors and potential buyers.

We strive to make entering the show easy and accessible. Artists can submit their work through multiple convenient options—by US mail, email, or via a Google form. For detailed instructions on how to enter, please see the dropdown menu below.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to call us at (940) 553-1848 or email cooper@rrvmuseum.org.

  • Deadline for submission: January 25, 2025, 5:00pm

    Notification of acceptance: March 2025

    Receiving date for accepted artwork: April 26th, 2025 by 2:30pm

    Reception: June 7th, 2025

    Exhibit Open to Public: June 10-July 11, 2025

    Removal/Pick-up: July 12-19th, 2025

    Return of shipped work: August 2025

    • Altman, Carolyn: “Sam the Highland in the Hay”

    • Bachman, Collin: “Last Call”

    • Brabec-King, Cindy: “All Spiced Up”, “Bumbly Hives” “Unraveled”

    • Bradley, Joshua: “Sentinel”, “Desert Sunrise”. Segmented Bowl”

    • Brady, Karla: “ Evening in the Wichitas” “Hitchhikers”

    • Cunning, Kathleen: “Antique Lures” “Just Showing Off” “Sidewalk Concert”

    • Cunningham, Exa: “Caldera Reflection”

    • Feng, Z.L.: “Rocky”

    • Flood, Deborah: “The Horse Parade” “Safe with Mom”

    • Flynn, Shane: “Texas Longhorn” “Waggoner Cowboy”

    • Gant, Sandi: “Read me Red”

    • Gillis, Laura: “Rocky Rest”

    • Gordon, Ron: “Natures Attitude” “Hunter Gatherer” “Working Girls”

    • Hazelton, Cheryl: “Charming Pink Lady” “The Struggle of the Inevitably Flawed Jane”

    • Hidalgo, Linda: “Brighter Ideas” “ Moving Day”

    • Jiminez, Dylan: “Pool Hustler”

    • Jones, Lori: “Starry Morning” “In Her Eyes” “Cowboy Kitchen”

    • Jones-Duvall, Tressa: “Childhood Bubbles” “Divine Designs”

    • Lopez, Jacob: “Voiles”

    • Martin, Mary: “Autumn Possum Hollar” “Down From the Roost” “Waiting Under the Cottonwood”

    • Martinez, Teresa: “Cat Napping on Bed”

    • Masciarelli, Roberta: “La Vita Misteriosa Di Irene”

    • Nguyen-Moore, Zachary: “Saiorse”

    • Postal, Gail: “Brendan”

    • Reeder, Becky: “Song of Ascent”

    • Struck, Sally: “Enchantment”

    • Ward, Kom: “Gaze of Grace” “Innocence”

    • Watts,Cindy: “Stroke of Discovery”

    • Weatherly, Joe: “Spirit of the Wilderness: “Over the Border”

    • Whicker, Hodd: “Spring Roundup” “Old Bull” “Sil” “Morning Star”

    • Whitaker, Teresa: “A Splash for Life” “A True Affinity” “Ride through the Sage Brush”

    • Whitley, K.W.: “Summertime Siesta” “Powder and Buttermilk”

    • Insurance: Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork. The museum is not liable for damage or loss of any work.

    • Framing: All work must be professionally framed and ready for display.: Canvases must have clean, gallery-wrapped edges. No clip frames or taped edges. Works must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers). Special installation needs must be discussed in advance.

    • Labels: A label matching the entry form must be attached to the back of each piece.

    • Sales: RRVM will handle all sales and retain a 20% commission on all sold work.

    • Duration: All works must remain on display for the full duration of the exhibit. No early removals or sales will be permitted. Failure to comply will result in a 3-year exclusion from future exhibitions.

    • The museum reserves the right to reject any work that arrives late, is unstable, or differs significantly from the submitted images.

  • In-person delivery:

    • Artists may deliver accepted works in person to: Red River Valley Museum, 4600 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384

    • Drop-off deadline: April 26, 2025, from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Shipping:

    • Shipped works must arrive by April 26, 2025. A $25 handling fee applies per box/crate.

    • Return shipping must be prepaid by the artist. 

Click the button below to download a PDF of the prospectus with the attached entry form