2025 Youth Art Show
This theme invites young artists to step into the fascinating world of dreams and nightmares, where reality blends with imagination. Dreams can be peaceful, strange, or filled with wonder, while nightmares bring out fears and things that make us uneasy. Both dreams and nightmares are windows into our subconscious minds, offering a chance to explore our hopes, fears, and everything in between. By creating artwork inspired by their dreams or nightmares, young artists can bring their wildest visions to life on the canvas.
Important Dates
September 27th: Entries due at RRVM
October 1st: Private opening for artists and parents
October 2nd - 25th: Art Show open to public
October 25: Award Presentation at 12:45 (kids get in free!)
October 25: Art Show entries picked up at the RRVM
Age Brackets
Youngster (ages 5-7)
Elementary (ages 8-11)
Middle School (ages 12-14)
High School (ages 15-17)
1. Create 1-2 artworks based on the theme "Dreams & Nightmares."
2. Submit your artwork:
Drop it off at the Red River Valley Museum (4600 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384)
Or leave it with staff at the Vernon Boys & Girls Club.
3. Prepare your artwork:
Frame or mat any artwork that is not on canvas or sculptural.
For assistance, please email Cooper at cooper@rrvmuseum.org.
4. Optional: Write a short artist’s statement to accompany your piece.
- Attach it to the back of the artwork or email to cooper@rrvmuseum.org
5. Write the following information on the back of your artwork or an accompanying slip of paper:
Artist’s name
Artists age
Parent/guardian name
Email
Phone number
Title of art work
Type of media used to create artwork (acrylic paint, watercolors, pencil, clay, ect)