
Show Venue:
Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor's Center
198 Kempner St., 2nd Floor
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(next to the Sugar Land Children's Discovery Center)
Judge: Artist Gary Hernandez
All participating artists compete in one of the following
Divisions, and Categories within each division
Divisions, and Categories within each division
DIVISIONS: I.Professional, II. Semi-Professional, III. Non-Professional, IV. Adult Student, V. School Student Elementary, Middle or High School (You may enter only one division and you must remain in that division the entire art season August to the following July)
SHOW CATEGORIES:
A. Oil/Acrylic Painting
B. Watercolor/Acrylic Painting C. Pastels D. Drawing E. Mixed Media |
F. Photography
G. Digital Art H. Abstract/Experimental/Non-Objective Fine Art I. Sculpture J. Studio Fine Crafts |
Please review the show guidelines carefully. Requirements for size, hanging instructions, need for easels, etc are covered.
No one wants to be surprised or disappointed the day they show up to submit their work. If you are uncertain about anything, email us at imperialartalliance@outlook.com
No one wants to be surprised or disappointed the day they show up to submit their work. If you are uncertain about anything, email us at imperialartalliance@outlook.com
Show Schedule:
Intake of Artwork:
Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | No late arrivals. Center closes promptly at 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Day of Show:
11 a .m. - Noon | Judging: (exhibit hall closed during judging to all but judge & support team)
Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch with the Judge
Noon - 5 p.m. |Show Open to the Public
3 p.m. | Assembly, Awards and Prizes
5 p.m. | Takedown of Artwork
Intake of Artwork:
Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | No late arrivals. Center closes promptly at 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Day of Show:
11 a .m. - Noon | Judging: (exhibit hall closed during judging to all but judge & support team)
Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch with the Judge
Noon - 5 p.m. |Show Open to the Public
3 p.m. | Assembly, Awards and Prizes
5 p.m. | Takedown of Artwork
ENTRY FEES: [Click Here to Pay Fees Online] or mail checks to Imperial Art Alliance P.O. Box 18674, Sugar Land, TX 77496
FORMS MAY BE EMAILED OR MAILED:
FORMS MAY BE EMAILED OR MAILED:
- Show entry form must be postmarked no later than Saturday, April 20, 2019 if mailed.
- Form may also be emailed to imperialartalliance@outlook.com no later than April 20, 2019
SHOW AWARDS:
All Non-LSAG Members: No need to enter your artwork online. Please mail or email the completed Art Registration & Show Entry Form and entry fee postmarked by the deadline date to Imperial Art Alliance P.O. Box 18674, Sugar Land, TX 77496
- Cash Prize: Best in Show Adult $100 ; Best in Show Student $50
All Non-LSAG Members: No need to enter your artwork online. Please mail or email the completed Art Registration & Show Entry Form and entry fee postmarked by the deadline date to Imperial Art Alliance P.O. Box 18674, Sugar Land, TX 77496
More about our Judge Gary J. Hernandez

Gary J. Hernandez is an internationally recognized, award winning artist. He was born in Victoria, Texas and currently resides in Spring, Texas. He received training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art. In 1986 he sold his graphics design firm to pursue a full-time career as a professional artist. Exhibiting extensively in the Houston area, his art has also been showcased in SOHO, New York/ Santa Fe, New Mexico/ Chicago, Illinois/ Cape Cod, Massachusetts/ Scottsdale, Arizona/ Fairfield, Connecticut/ Topeka, Kansas/ Naples, Florida/ Springfield, Massachusetts as well as the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston.
He owns and operates the Gary J. Hernandez Studio and Gallery of Fine Art. Additionally, he is the owner and Principle Instructor of The Gary J. Hernandez School of Fine Art. He also teaches oil painting at the Woodlands Art League in The Woodlands, TX ,Conroe Art League in Conroe, TX and The Artist Within Studio School in Cypress, TX as well as private classes in his art studio. Other former teaching positions include Adult level classes at the Art League of Houston, Grades 6-8 art classes at a private school and numerous workshops at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Read his full bio & visit his website at https://garyhernandezstudio.com/about
Read his full bio & visit his website at https://garyhernandezstudio.com/about