Art and the Ship Channel
Submit original 2D, 3D, or photography artwork inspired by public parks, greenspaces, and communities within 3 miles of the Ship Channel waterways.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 48 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- Texas
- Exhibition window
- Oct 10, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 26, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 48" max dimension
About
Overview
The Art League of Baytown announces its first fall juried art exhibition sponsored by the Port Houston Community Grant Program. The theme is "Art and the Ship Channel." Entries should draw inspiration from public parks, greenspaces, and communities with public access within 3 miles of the Ship Channel waterways.
Key dates
- Submissions: August 1, 2026 12:01am – September 17, 2026 11:59pm
- Selections: September 25, 2026
- Notifications: September 26–30, 2026
- Artwork delivery: October 8–9, 11am–4pm
- Exhibition dates: October 10–30, 2026
- Awards and closing reception: Friday, October 30, 6–8pm
Eligibility
Open to artists in the Baytown, Texas area. Artwork must be 100% created by the artist. Do not enter private properties without permission.
Categories and size limits
- 2D (oils, acrylics, tempera, watercolor, pencils, crayons, collage, mixed media): must be framed, wired, and ready to hang; not to exceed 48 × 48 inches including frame. Wrapped canvas may be unframed if sides are painted.
- 3D (sculpture): must not exceed 40 pounds, fit through a door, and not exceed 48 × 48 × 72 inches. All parts must be securely attached. No live plants, liquids, hazardous materials, or works requiring electricity. Battery-operated works acceptable (supply replacement batteries).
- Photography: must be framed unless printed on canvas or metal; not to exceed 48 × 48 inches; must be wired and ready to hang.
Entry fees
- $30 for first entry
- $15 for second entry
- $15 for third entry
Awards
Total awards: $2,000. Best of Show $300, Honoree Award $200, 1st Place $175, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, 1st Honorable Mention $75.
Submission requirements
A brief artist statement about the piece is required and will be displayed with the artwork. Artwork will be judged on visual impact, creativity/originality, composition/design, craftsmanship/technical skill, and material usage (sustainability/environmental awareness).
What is not eligible
- Copies of someone else's art
- Work created from copyrighted online photos or published images
- Work copied from AI-generated art
Contact
Phone: 281-427-2222. Email: [email protected]. Visit: artleagueofbaytown.org.
- Award
- Best of Show $300, Honoree Award $200, 1st Place $175, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, 1st Honorable Mention $75; total awards $2000
- Entry fee
- $30 for first entry, $15 for second entry, $15 for third entry
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- Artwork inspired by public parks, greenspaces, and communities within three miles of the Ship Channel waterways, with focus on environmental health and quality of life in the region.
- Eligibility
- Local
- Priority given to
- Communities within 3 miles of Ship Channel (priority focus)
- Size & format
- 2D: not to exceed 48 x 48 inches including frame. 3D: cannot exceed 48 x 48 x 72 inches and 40 pounds. Photography: not to exceed 48 x 48 inches.
- Format
- Ship your work in
- Also worth noting
- 2D: not to exceed 48 x 48 inches including frame. 3D: cannot exceed 48 x 48 x 72 inches and 40 pounds. Photography: not to exceed 48 x 48 inches.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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