This exciting visual art contest offers all K-12 students in the greater Houston area the chance to showcase their talents and win a multitude of prizes. This year, the contest is held in conjunction with SPA's presentation of
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano.

All submitted artwork will be judged on creativity, skill and interpretation of the theme:

¡Viva las Artes!

Art Contest Prizes

Best of Show graduating high school senior will be awarded a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of K.E. “Jake” Jacob, late father of Dinah Sultanik and father-in-law of H. Michael Sultanik. A Special Merit graduating high school senior will be awarded a $750 scholarship in loving memory of Viola Davis Rosson, late mother of Mary Rosson Espinosa and mother-in-law of Miguel Espinosa.

Senior first, second, and third place winners will be awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000. First, seond, and third place winners in grades K-11 will receive savings bonds ranging from $50 to $500.

All first, second, and third place winners will receive a museum membership. First place winners for grades K-11 will receive a scholarship to the Glassell Junior School, MFAH. All winners of the various categories and 15 honorable mentions will receive a gift of art supplies and tickets to Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano provided by SPA. Four works will be chosen as the four covers of SPA’s 2009-10 season program magazines. Four works will be chosen as the four covers of SPA’s 2009-10 season program magazines.