Award winners of the 2019 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition

May 18 – June 16, 2019 at the Irving Arts Center

The Reception & Awards Ceremony for the 34th Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the Irving Arts Center. Exhibit catalog: 2019TxNCatalog_WebrDownload

Best of Show was awarded to artist Amy Werntz for her oil “The Shopper”. The IAC Award of Excellence went to Mihee Nahm for “Committing to Memory_Slide”, a work in oil. $8,300 in cash was awarded in five media categories to 25 artists. For a full view of awards see below.

The latest Signature Artist award winner is Steve Danner — it’s an award honoring those artists who have the distinction of showing in the Texas & Neighbors competition at least five times. For the list of the 105 Signature Artists, click here.

Chocolate Rose floral tribute to Mouty Shackelford’s Mod ’65 – Sew Orange

For reception photos of awards, artists, celebrants, and Chocolate Rose floral arrangements see the IAA Photo Album.

The exhibit was juried by Susan Roth Romans and Jordan Roth and represents works from regional artists residing in Texas and the four surrounding states. It continues at the Irving Arts Center through June 16, 2019.

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062
Gallery hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Award Winners for 2019