
Show Venue:
Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitors 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 competed 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 |
Results from our 2019 Spring Open Art Show
Best of Show Adult- Irene Kwang-Swan Family
Best of Show Student-Mia Huckmann-Peek-A-Boo
People's Choice Award-Ellen Sheehan-Hearts at the Vietnam Wall
Historical Award-Geoffrey Nesossi-Payroll Checks Cashed
Best of Show Student-Mia Huckmann-Peek-A-Boo
People's Choice Award-Ellen Sheehan-Hearts at the Vietnam Wall
Historical Award-Geoffrey Nesossi-Payroll Checks Cashed
Division I Professional
Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Vivian T-N Ho Contemplation 2ND Joachim Fuchs-Bulan Purnama - Full Moon 3RD Joachim Fuchs Carrying Gifts on Bali 1HM Joachim Fuchs The Town HM Vivian T-N Ho The Ballet Rehearsal Category B Watercolor/Acrylic Painting 1ST Lydia Steadham Hill Country Blues 2ND Lydia Steadham Guava Sisters 3RD Lydia Steadham Crack Pots Category C Pastel 1ST Oluseyi Soyege Beautiful Eyes 2ND Oluseyi Soyege Something in Common Category D Drawing 1ST Keith Kastor Flappers 2ND Thomas Ohman Sara 3RD Keith Kastor Pony Tails 1HM Thomas Ohman Flavia Category F Photography 1ST Don Golden The Door HM Don Golden Nelson's Trumpet 1HM Don Golden Trolling Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST Angie Perry Magic Category J Studio Fine Crafts 1ST Angie Perry Fredericksburg 2ND Chery lDennis An Epiphany Division II Semi-Professional Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Irene Kwang Swan Family 2ND Marcie O'Neall Reba 3RD Mrunalini Pendharkar Divine Love 1stHM Teri Madison Nia and Friends HMIrene KwangLoquats Category D Drawing 3RD Irene KwangThe Door Category E Mixed Media 1HM Lynette McQueen Weaving is Square II Category F Photography 1ST Ellen Sheehan Hearts at the Vietnam Wall HM Ellen Sheehan Moon Rise Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST Eric Allen Her Freedom HM Eric Allen Moon Dreams HM Eric Allen Phoenix Nebula Category J Studio Fine Crafts 1ST Mrunalini Pendharkar Enchanted 2ND Beth Fox Roxborough 3RD Eric Allen Connected 1HM Beth Fox Vows HM Beth Fox Desert Glow |
Division III Non-Professional
Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Erika Busbee M1 Category E Mixed Media 1ST Diana Gordon Flapinko 2ND Cheryl Dennis The Screen and Vases 3RD Angie Perry Bluebird of Happiness HM Diana Gordon Flyed Rice Category F Photography 1ST Don Golden The Door HM Don Golden Nelson's Trumpet 1HM Don Golden Trolling Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST Angie Perry Magic Category J Studio Fine Crafts 1ST Angie Perry Fredericksburg 2ND Cheryl Dennis An Epiphany Division IV Adult Student Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 2ND Jackie Vick Rainbow Skies Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST John Brescian Feng Shui R&D 7719 3RD Jackie Vick Relax and Unplug Division IV Adult Student Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 2ND Jackie Vick Rainbow Skies Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST John Brescian Feng Shui R&D 7719 3RD Jackie Vick Relax and Unplug Division V-ES Elementary Student Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Hanita Akkipedi Quite A Little Category B Watercolor/Acrylic Painting 3RD Shreya Sankar Snow White Category C Pastel M Chanakyareddy Gop Delicious Category D Drawing 1ST Alysa Delacruz Modern Fascade 2ND Alysa Delacruz Profile Category E Mixed Media 1ST Samyak Deshmukh Basket of Joy 2ND Charanreddy Gop Cityscape 3RD Ethan Perry Far Galaxy Division V-MS Middle School Student Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Mia Huckman Oreo Category C Pastel HM Kaylee Burton Zesty Category D Drawing 1ST Mia Huckman Peek-A-Boo Category H Experimental/Abstract 1ST Leah Hoffmann Mockingjay Category J Studio Fine Crafts 1ST Emma Martin Ocean Tide Division V-HS High School Student Category A Oil/Acrylic Painting 1ST Jacquelyn Turner Vivaldi Four Seasons 2ND Jacquelyn Turner Clair de Lune Category B Watercolor/Acrylic Painting 1ST Wesley Yuen Chico's Mountains in Big Bend Category E Mixed Media 1ST Wesley Yuen Sea Arch |
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:
Friday, April 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | No late arrivals. Center closes promptly at 5 p.m.
Saturday, 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:
Friday, April 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | No late arrivals. Center closes promptly at 5 p.m.
Saturday, 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 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