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To submit your application for the Pearls Before Swine Art Show can be found at https://forms.gle/FbPM9Sdd72pVCPTS9

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 22nd, from 5pm - 9pm at The Clever Tiger, located at 114 Depot Street, Elgin, TX.  The gallery will be open during Hogeye weekend, October 23rd - 24th with the following hours: Friday, 7pm - 9pm and Saturday, 11am - 4pm. The show will come down on Sunday, Oct 25th 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 Oct. 4th, 2026
• 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.
• Submissions due 11:59pm, October 4, 2026.
• Entry fees must be paid in full no later than October 4th, 2026.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Intake will begin Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11th.
• 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 22nd, 2026
• People's Choice Award: $400. Winner announced from Hogeye Festival, Main Stage at      approximately 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 24th, 2026.

OPENING GALA

The Opening Gala will be hosted in Elgin, Texas, on Thursday evening, October 22nd, 2026 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 8:30pm.  

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 People's Choice Award.  Voting will continue until 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 24th,  2026.
• 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 October 4th, 2026. 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 must be submitted as uploads to this form or via email to elginartsassociation@gmail.com. Include name of artist and artwork in the subject line if emailing. 
• Applications must be received by midnight October 4th, 2026.

ART SUBMISSION FOR JURY:

• If submitting entry by email, JPEG image per entry must be submitted to elginartsassociation@gmail.com to accompany 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 art work shall be limited to 150 united 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 3rd, 2026. 
• 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 October 10th 12:30-5pm pm or October 17th 12:30-5pm contact us to schedule an 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 Saturday by 5 pm or Sunday, October 25 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:  elginartsassociation@gmail.com

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