The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee will again host the Paint-Off Competition on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center. Work must be completed on-site (or at a designated plein-air painting site) within 6 hours.

REGISTRATION: In-Person 9:30 -10:00 am, Saturday, February 17th in the Brownwood Depot Ballroom.
ENTRY FEE: $20 (non-refundable) Light lunch included.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Texas residents 18 or older.

All 2D media (except photography) is accepted. Tasteful subject matter only. Artists may work from life, plein air, personal photo, or value study. Participants are required to register and have their painting surface stamped before painting. No unstamped surfaces will be considered. Painting may begin on Saturday after the artist is registered and the surface is stamped. The Paint-off will be held in the ballroom of the Depot. Outdoor plein air painters will have designated sites.

Artists may offer their works for sale by silent auction. Bidding will close before judging begins. Artists may set opening bid. A 25% fee will be collected on all paintings sold. All stamped works must be entered for jury at the DEPOT BALLROOM by 3:30 PM.

Awards announced at 4 pm the same day. Work should be displayed unframed on an easel. Artists must supply their easels and keep equipment compact. Art may be picked up at 5:00 PM.

Judge, Tim Harding, Tarleton University Professor of Art.  We invite the public to come by and see the artists creating their pieces. Visitors may bid on art all throughout the day in the silent auction until it closes at 3:30. Visit our Facebook page (@starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit), or website (www.starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit.com) for more information.

Questions? Please contact us at: [email protected]