# Art festivals and competitions in Texas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/art-festivals-and-competitions-in-texas
> Updated: 2026-10-09T15:21:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Regional art activities in Texas have transitioned from showcasing completed works at festivals to announcing upcoming competitions and juried exhibits.

Recent events included the Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show, which featured 60 juried artists, and the upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson. 

New initiatives have since been announced, including the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, which offers over $7,000 in awards, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s ‘Take Care of Texas Art Contest.’ The latter focuses on the theme ‘Ways to Reduce Waste’ and includes scholarship opportunities for students.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Texas announces various art contests and juried exhibits

Texas announces multiple art opportunities, including the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit for artists aged 15+ and the TCEQ Take Care of Texas Art Contest for K-12 students focusing on waste reduction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-announces-various-art-contests-and-juried-exhibits

### 2026-09-28: Art festivals showcase regional creativity in Texas

Recent and upcoming art festivals in Texas highlight regional creativity, including The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show and the Cottonwood Art Festival featuring artist Tony Paraná.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/art-festivals-showcase-regional-creativity-in-texas

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