Optimist
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
    • Book Review
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Podcasts
    • Optimist Overtime
    • Top of the Key
  • Police Log
  • Print Edition
  • Projects
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
You are here: Home / News / Center for Contemporary Arts launches 10th annual intercollegiate competition

Center for Contemporary Arts launches 10th annual intercollegiate competition

February 5, 2019 by Emma Conatser

Celebrating a decade of collaboration between Abilene’s colleges and universities, the Center for Contemporary Arts is hosting its annual Intercollegiate Student Art Competition.

From Jan. 23 to Feb. 23, entries from the local colleges will be on display in the gallery. On Feb. 14, awards will be given in four categories: two-dimensional non-digital, two-dimensional digital, three- dimensional, and photography. Winners are eligible for cash prizes, a one-year membership to the gallery as well as local recognition for their efforts.

Trudy Six, gallery manager at the Center for Contemporary Arts, said she is eager for the Center to reach out to younger student artists.

“We wanted to have a competition that was open to local college students,” Six said, “so they can see what local artists are doing.”

Judged by local artists, the entries to the competition range from many levels of expertise.  

“We had over 75 entries this year,” Six said.  “We get good participation from all of the universities, it’s kind of equal this year.”

Anthia Nibizi, recently graduated painting major from Burundi, was one of last year’s winners. Her winning piece was this year’s poster for the competition.

“It’s very inclusive, anyone can pretty much enter,” Nibizi said. “It includes all the different universities in town, so you get to see your competition.”

Nibizi, after interning for the Center for Contemporary Arts, now works there as a part-time staff member, helping to put together competitions like this one.

Having participated in the contest for two years, Nibizi shared advice for students interested in competing: “If you don’t get it, don’t be too hurt, art is subjective… Just keep working hard.”

With the many opportunities offered to artists entering the competition, there also comes the chance to sell their artwork.

“We don’t ask, but if someone inquires, we contact the student,” Six said.

Typically, when art on exhibit at the Center is purchased, a percentage of the sale goes to the gallery, but with this competition, all sales go directly to the student.

Following the awards ceremony on Feb. 14,a small reception will take place for those in attendance. For more information, visit the Center for Contemporary Art’s website.

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Other News:

  • Gallery: Spring commencement honors 2021-22 graduates

  • New IM Fields location confirmed

  • At $250 million, Higher Ground aims to make impacts across campus

About Emma Conatser

You are here: Home / News / Center for Contemporary Arts launches 10th annual intercollegiate competition

Other News:

  • Gallery: Spring commencement honors 2021-22 graduates

  • New IM Fields location confirmed

  • At $250 million, Higher Ground aims to make impacts across campus

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
4 May

"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray:
https://acuoptimist.com/2022/04/not-so-friendly-competition/

Reply on Twitter 1521918832738144257 Retweet on Twitter 1521918832738144257 1 Like on Twitter 1521918832738144257 8 Twitter 1521918832738144257
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
3 May

Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

Reply on Twitter 1521607087553458178 Retweet on Twitter 1521607087553458178 Like on Twitter 1521607087553458178 18 Twitter 1521607087553458178

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

3 months ago

The Optimist
"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray: ... See MoreSee Less

Not-so-friendly competition - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

3 months ago

The Optimist
Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create new future for the Cornerstone class, Chapel and the Department of Theatre. ... See MoreSee Less

Cullen Auditorium still set for a name change alongside renovations - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create new future for the Cornerstone class, Chapel and th...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Women’s tournament run ended by first-round exit against UTRGV

The Wildcats’ Western Athletic Conference tournament run and season came to a ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 22. 2022
  • Optimist Newscast 2.16.2022
  • Optimist Newscast 2.9.2022

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • Weekly Ads
  • Classifieds

© 2022 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved