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To submit your application for the Pearls Before Swine Art Show can be found at https://forms.gle/3CtpS5arx7hA1X1u9  

Pearls Before Swine Art Show is a juried competition organized by the Elgin Arts Association, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Entry fees are used to offset some of the costs of producing the exhibit, the Opening Gala, and awards.

The Opening Gala, featuring Two- and Three-Dimensional Art, will be hosted in Elgin, Texas, on Thursday evening, October 23rd, from 5pm - 9pm at The Clever Tiger, located at 114 Depot Street, Elgin, TX.  The gallery will be open during Hogeye weekend, October 24th - 25th with the following hours: Friday, 4pm - 6pm and Saturday, 10am - 6pm. The show will come down on Sunday, Oct 27th and the artist will need to make arrangements to pick up their pieces.

INDIVIDUAL ARTIST INFORMATION & GUIDELINES:

• Artists must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Work entered must be the original idea, design, and production of the submitting artist. Artwork created from premade kits by another artist/company will not be accepted. Reproductions of another artist's work will not be accepted.
• Entries may not have been previously submitted to the Pearls Before Swine Art Show.
• Entry Fee:  $20 per entry up to 4 pieces per artist.  Entry fee must be paid by Sept. 28th, 2025.
• FIRST SUBMISSION FREE with current Elgin Art Association Membership. *NOTE: Membership does not guarantee acceptance. Go to elginartsassociation.org to pay entry fees and/or membership dues online or contact Megan Stuart at 512-913-8941      to pay over the phone.
• Submissions due 11:59 pm,  September 30, 2025.
• Entry fees must be paid in full no later than September 30th, 2025.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Intake will begin Thursday,      October 9 to Sunday, October 12th. 
• Accepted submissions may be placed for sale. No commission will be charged. Artists must complete the transaction. 
• All accepted submissions will be eligible for judged awards.
• Judged Awards: First Prize $300,      Second Prize $200, Third Prize $100.  Winners announced at the      Opening Gala, October 23, 2025
• People's Choice Award:       $400.  Winner announced from Hogeye Festival, Main Stage at approximately 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2025. 

OPENING GALA

 The Opening Gala will be hosted in Elgin, Texas, on Thursday evening, October 23, 2025 from 5pm - 9pm at The Clever Tiger (114 Depot Street, Elgin, TX) with an awards presentation at 7 pm and a Silent Auction closing at 8pm.  

The Gala will include:

• The announcement of Judged  Awards: First Prize $300, Second Prize $200, Third Prize $100 winners. 
• Recognition of Pearls of the Community - local champions of the Arts.
• The opening of Public Voting for the People's Choice Award.  Voting will continue until 2:00 pm on  Saturday, October 25, 2025.
• A Silent Auction event - EAA’s primary fundraising event used to fund scholarships for local students pursuing higher education in an arts-related field.        Local businesses, individuals, and participating artists are encouraged to donate to the silent auction.

 APPLICATION: 

• Complete form and submit electronically this Google Form. 
• Application fee of $20 per entry must be paid prior to Sept 30th, 2025. FIRST SUBMISSION FREE with current Elgin Art Association Membership. Go to elginartsassociation.org to pay.
• Payment may be made via cash,  check, or credit card. (See below.)
• JPEG (.jpg) photos of pieces being submitted must be submitted as uploads to this form or via email to  megan.twistedgarage@gmail.com. Include the name of the artist and artwork in the subject line if emailing.
• Applications must be received by midnight September 30, 2025.

ART SUBMISSION FOR JURY:

• If submitting an entry by email, a JPEG image per entry must be submitted to megan.twistedgarage@gmail.com to accompany the application.  
• If submitting entry online via  Google Form, images shall be uploaded within the application itself. 
• Please send high-quality photos.
• 2D Artwork Submissions: All artwork shall be limited to 150 square inches (height + length). If art is framed, include the frame in the measurement. 
• Each piece must be ready to hang, no saw-tooth hangers or string.
• 3D Artwork Submissions: 3D pieces may be of any size in a permanent medium as long as they fit through a standard-sized door. If a pedestal is required, it must be provided.
• Jury Process: Works will be selected using a blind jury process. 
• Accepted artists will be notified via email by October 2,  2025. 
• Space considerations may limit the number of pieces selected per artist.

ART DELIVERY & PICK-UP:

• Selected art must be delivered to The Clever Tiger (114 Depot, Elgin) between Thursday, October 9, to Sunday, October 12th, during normal business hours or by special appointment.
• Works delivered late will not be received. Entrees without payment will also not be received.
• Artists must be able to pick up their artwork on Sunday, October 26, between 12pm - 3pm or by special arrangement.

NOTE: All parties will take great care of your artwork; however, EAA assumes no liability for damage or loss of any individual's work. Participants exhibit at their own risk and are encouraged to obtain insurance on their pieces.  

Any questions should be directed to Show Organizer:  Megan Stuart (512)913-8941 or via email at: megan.twistedgarage@gmail.com

Pearls Before Swine Art Show is a juried competition organized by Elgin Arts Association, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.