Media Contact:

Kim Padgett

713-876-5711

kim@thepadgettgroup.com

Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Middle School Student Finalists for Bayou City Art Festival 

 

“Art in the Middle” Reception for the 12th Annual Middle School Art Competition 

Saturday, February 8, 2025 


HOUSTON, January 13, 2025 – The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, will announce the top 30 finalists for its 12th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the Ecclesia Gallery, 1100 Elder St, Houston 77007.

 

The Middle School Art Competition is an education initiative offered by ACA for students in grades 5-8 from Houston area private schools, charter schools, and public independent school districts. The art contest offers middle school students the opportunity to participate in a 2-D juried competition, have their art displayed in public, interact with working artists, and win prizes for themselves and their school’s art program.  

 

The public along with students, parents, teachers, and district representatives are invited to attend the “Art in the Middle” reception and view artwork from more than 530 participating students. During the reception, light bites and refreshments will be served, and Stacy Gressell along with Lisa Morales will be the featured guest speakers. 

 

The top 30 finalists’ art will be on display at the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on March 29-30, 2025. The finalists’ artwork will also be posted for web-based voting to determine the “People's Choice Award”. Online voting will take place February 13 through February 28, 2025, at www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Additionally, the finalists will receive tickets to the Downtown Spring Festival and a finalist award ribbon.   

 

ACA will announce 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with the winner of the People’s Choice Award” at a special reception at Bayou City Art Festival on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. 

WHEN:




WHERE:

Art in the Middle Reception

Saturday, February 8, 2025

2-4 p.m.


Ecclesia Gallery

1100 Elder St.

Houston, TX 77007

For the most recent updates, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF, like the Facebook page, or follow on Instagram.

 

About Bayou City Art Festival: 

Since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival, now known as Bayou City Art Festival, the Art Colony Association, Inc. has raised close to $4 million for local nonprofit programs from the proceeds of its festivals. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the spring and Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the fall has provided a venue for more than 20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. The festivals are funded in part by grants from the City of Houston, corporate sponsorships, private contributions, in-kind support, and volunteer assistance. 

 

Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com.

###

 



LinkedIn Share This Email