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Cultural Arts

Exhibit & Competition


Objectives

  • Establish a broader understanding and awareness of the arts
  • Create expressions and to expand artistic abilities
  • To envision individual growth, inspiration, and enrichment through participation in varied “Forms of Art”

Needlepoint TEEA Creed by Sandy Fry


NOTICE: Be sure to READ the Rules.
Pay close attention to Rule #3, the Board has released a clarification:
Only one item per person may be entered in each Category or Sub-Category. If it is a set – limited to 4 pieces


Texas Cultural Arts Exhibit Categories

1. Afghans, Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Blankets, and Throws – made with yarn
2. Afghans, Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Blankets, and Throws – made with crochet thread (cotton or thinner
than yarn
3. Ceramics, China, Porcelain, Pottery, and Sculpture
4. Craft Painting – tole and decorative, stenciling – may include wood, metal, glass, fabric and gourds
5. Decorated Garments and Accessories – Purchased-embellished or decorated with fabric, ribbon, trim,
stones, and/or lace (clothing and accessories)
6. Garments and Accessories – Handmade or Sewn
7. Fabric Creations – (must be made of fabric) – may include dolls, animals, baskets, pillows, braided rugs,
door stops, crocheted rag rugs, etc.
8. Fiber Arts – crocheting, knitting, tatting, macrame, and spinning – may include clothing, doilies, scarfs,
and other small items.
9. Needlework – needlepoint, crewel, embroidery, candle wicking, smocking, and counted cross stitch
10. Machine Embroidery
11. Any Holiday or Seasonal Decoration – any holiday, any medium
12. Jewelry – may include beads, clay, paper, shells, stones, watercolor, glass and wood
13. Painting – Oils
14. Painting – Watercolors
15. Painting – Acrylic
16. Painting – All Other
17. Drawing – Pencil
18. Drawing – Charcoal
19. Drawing – All other
20. Paper – may include note cards and pages
21. Traditional Scrapbooks (handmade)
22. Digitally Produced Scrapbooks (Computer – Shutterfly, Creative Memories, etc.)
23. Photography – photo paper – neutral colors (black, brown, gray)
24. Photography – photo paper – color
25. Photography – any other medium (canvas, glass, wood and fiber) (No larger than 16 x 20)
26. Quilts – smaller than 50 x 70 – Hand Quilted
27. Quilts – 50 x 70 or larger – Hand Quilted
28. Quilts – smaller than 50 x 70 – Machine Quilted
29. Quilts – 50 x 70 or larger – Machine Quilted
30. Quilts Twin Size or larger – Hand Quilted – constructed and quilted by two or more members
31. Quilts Twin Size or larger – Machine Quilted – constructed and quilted by two or more members
32. Quilts, Appliqued by Hand – smaller than 50 x 70
33. Quilts, Appliqued by Hand – 50 x 70 or larger
34. Quilts, Appliqued by Machine – smaller than 50 x 70
35. Quilts, Appliqued by Machine – 50 x 70 or larger
36. Wall Hanging – Quilted
37. Wall Hanging – Not Quilted
38. Recycled Items – any medium
39. Miscellaneous (items that do not fit any previous category)


2024 Winners

Best of Show by Judith Maiewski, District 10
People’s Choice by Marilyn May, District 7, “Danica” colored pencil drawing

Category 1A:  Judith Finke, District 11, White Baby Afghan
Category 1B:  Sandra Wylie, District 7, Crochet Afghan
Category 2:  Carol Foster, District 8, Ceramic Santa/Horse
Category 3:  Judy Thompson, District 8, Nativity Scene
Category 4:  Roxanne Dunegan, District 7, Sweatshirt Jacket
Category 5:  Shannon Taylor, District 7, Princess Costume
Category 6:  Judith Maiewski, District 10, Hooked Rug
Category 7:  Doris Marek, District 8, Crochet Dog Mat
Category 8:  Barney Zimmerman, District 11, Bee Hexagon
Category 9:  Pennye Ralston, District 1, Baby Crazy Quilt
Category 10:  Susie Blackmon, District 5, Christmas Casserole Carrier
Category 11:  Debbie Johns, District 4, Beaded Choker
Category 12A1:  Julia Sikes, District 9, Country Barn
Category 12A2:  Gaye Farr, District 11, Blue Iris
Category 12A3:  Pam Groba, District 8, Texas Brahma Napping
Category 12B1:  Gaye Farr, District 11, Old Barn
Category 12B2:  Deanna Moran, District 8, Sunset on a Fishing Day
Category 12B3:  Gaye Farr, District 11, Pen & Ink-Blacksmith
Category 13:  Allie Clark, District 3, Explosion Box
Category 14:  Judith Finke, District 11, Circle #1 Scrapbook
Category 15:  Joan Buenger, District 11, Arizona Shutterfly
Category 16:  Sandy Owens, District 3, Photo Mishsabeth
Category 17:  Sandy Owens, District 3, End of Day Reflection
Category 18:  Amanda Hensley, District 7, Old Sheep Shelf
Category 19:  Liz Nelson, District 10, Faberge 3D
Category 20:  no entries
Category 21:  Rosemary Moody, District 5, Butterfly Quilt Hanging
Category 22:  Rochelle Sherrin, District 4, Stainglass Quilt
Category 23A:  no entries
Category 23B:  Bonnie Schulz, District 11, Texas Bluebonnet
Category 24:  no entries
Category 25:  no entries
Category 26:  no entries
Category 27:  Jessie Kokener, District 11, Sunbonnet Sue & Sam
Category 28A:  Rochelle Sherrin, District 4, Deep Sea
Category 28B:  Lillie Wendel, District 10, Diamond Art Picture
Category 29:  Betty Williams, District 2, Old Quilt Piece Cosmetic Bag
Category 30:  Grady Roller, District 4, Turned Wood


2023 Winners

2023 – Best of Show & People’s Choice
“Rugged Ranger” – by Marilyn May

Category 1– Ellen Manning, Handwoven Striped Blanket
Category 2– Loretta Dube, Handmade Button Bouquet
Category 3– Carol Foster, 3 Wise Men Bottles
Category 4– Judith Maiewsk, Hooked Rug Handbag
Category 5– Judith Maiewsk, Watermelon Annie Doll
Category 6– Janie Newcomb, Crocheted Doll
Category 7– Bonnie Schulz, Yellow Dress Costume
Category 8– M.J. Lane, 2 Counted Cross Stitch Pictures
Category 9– Martha Baker, Embroidered Necklace & Earrings
Category 10– Cherrie Ziese, Christmas Stocking
Category 11– Jackie Grey, Turquoise/Silver 3 piece set
Category 12, A-1– Alice Kyle, Zion National Park
Category 12, A-2– Daryl Chandler, Iris
Category 12, A-3– Judy Worley, Country Cottage
Category 12, B-1– Marilyn May, Rugged Ranger
Category 12, B-2– Novalene Thurston, Wash Your Hands
Category 12, B-3– Ovalene Peterson, Pen & Ink Drawing
Category 13– Burney Zimmerson, Paper Flower Arrangement
Category 14– Peggie Robinson, Fun & Games Photo Twist
Category 15– Nyanza Price, Memories
Category 16– Cherrie Ziese, Spider Web
Category 17– Kay Karns, Behind 3 Horse Tails
Category 18– Novalene Thurston, Day Lily/Canvas
Category 19– Glenda Wilson, Babies & Their Toys
Category 20– no entry
Category 21– Rhonda Lawton, Churches
Category 22– Cindy Callentine, Golden Beauty
Category 23A– Dorothy Henke, Biscuit & Quilt
Category 23B– Jo Ella Bryant, Bargello Quilt
Category 24– Beatrice Haselott, Dragonfly
Category 25A– Cinda Grant, Heart of Pages of Bible
Category 25B– Marianne Pipkin, Straddling Sam
Category 26– Grady Roller, Hand Turned Wooden Bowl