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.

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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

Youngster (ages 5-7) 

Elementary (ages 8-11)    

Middle School (ages 12-14)

High School (ages 15-17)

• Create 1-2 pieces of artwork following the “Dreams & Nightmares” theme

• Drop your artwork off at the Red River Valley Museum (4600 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384) OR have your child leave their entry with staff at the Vernon Boys & Girls Club

• Artwork must be framed or matted if not on canvas or sculptural. Please email cooper@rrvmuseum.org if your artists needs assistance with this requirement.

• Recommended but not required: Write a short artist’s statement to accompany your work. attach printed or written statement to back of artwork or email to cooper@rrvmuseum.org

Please include the following information with your artwork:

• Artist Name & age

• Parent or guardian name, e-mail, and phone number

• Title and medium of artwork(s)

Overall Best in Show: $150

Rising Star: $75

Viewers Choice: $75

First Place: $100 (given in each age bracket)

Second Place: $50 (given in each age bracket)

Third Place: $25 (given in each age bracket)

Awards will be presented on October 26th