For the 18th year, Irving Art Association has hosted a competition on animal art. Formerly a national show, this is the second year we have featured a regional scope, putting the emphasis on DFW area artists.
Any animal species was accepted as subject matter for works, including wildlife and domestic, as well as creatures from fantasy, mythology, and Cryptozoology. In 2019, the special challenge category is that essentially Texas animal, the Armadillo.
This year 35 artists of all ages entered over 70 pieces of artwork. The show is on display through September 27th.Our awards judge this year is Todd Eric Hawkins, Executive Director of the Irving Arts Center. Co-curator Susan Murray and Todd presented the awards on Sept. 8th at the Reception.
For photos of the reception & awards, see the IAA Photo Album (look for the 2019 Animal Art Show album). Brochure: animal-show-brochure-awards-09082019
Award Winners:
BEST OF SHOW
The Beverly Fuqua Memorial Award
Sweet Sweet Anger – Ruben Contreras
Drawing
1st Place – Knight of Savannah – Kinsey Lane – NFS
Honorable Mention – Day at the Office – Arthur Alonzo –
Sale Price $875
Mixed/Other
1st Place – Phoenix – Navneeta Khemka – Sale Price $1200
2nd Place – Giraffe – Jose Angel Hernandez – Sale Price $695
Honorable Mention – Roscoe – Jan Barzottini – Sale Price $700
Challenge Award
Armadillo Crossing – David Blow – Sale Price $350
Painting
1st Place – Cardinal in the Window – Steve Danner –
Sale Price $600
2nd Place – Sweet Rewards – Jackie Byer – Sale Price $750
Honorable Mention – Kudo – Denis Benjamin – Sale Price $600
Photography
1st Place – Going Home – Hugh Adams – Sale Price $300
2nd Place – Down on the Bayou – David Blow – Sale Price $450
Honorable Mention – Family – Dee Elliott – Sale Price $300
Printmaking
1st – Feral Cat – Elisabeth Schalij – Sale Price $450
