Bosque Art Classic
The Bosque Art Classic is an annual juried & judged national art show & sale hosted by the BAC Art Council. Begun in 1986, over the years it has also drawn entries from international artists as well.
The show is open to all artists who create realistic/representational art. Categories are Drawing, Oil/Acrylic, Pastel, Sculpture, and Water Media. First & second place awards are given to pieces in each category. Additional awards include the Art Patrons Purchase Award* ($1,000 in addition to the sale price), New Entrant Award ($1,000), the Boren-Selvidge Award ($1,000), and the coveted John Steven Jones Purchase Award* ($5,000 which includes sale price).
Artists receive a prospectus for the Art Classic in February. It is also published online around that time. The deadline to enter the contest is usually mid-May or early June. Digital images only are accepted initially (either online or on CD by mail.) Acceptance letters generally go out mid-July. Artwork is received in late August for the judge to view the works and judge in person. Awards are announced and presented at the opening reception held in September each year.
Past winners of the John Steven Jones or Art Patrons purchase awards include Lee Alban, Patrick Saunders, Eileen Nistler, Don Weller, Xiang Zhang, Mikel Donahue, Steven Lang, Dana Lombardo, Kathy Tate, William Schneider, Jeff Segler, Romel de la Torre, & many others. Entries in the Art Classic usually number between 600-900 pieces.
* Purchase awarded art becomes a part of the Bosque Arts Center's Permanent Collection. This collection is displayed throughout the year for the public to enjoy for free.
40th Annual Bosque Art Classic
Entry Deadline: June 2, 2025
Exhibition/Sale Dates: September 13-27, 2025
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jack Sorenson is unable to serve as this year's Art Classic judge.
The 2025 judge will be announced soon.
The prospectus will be posted soon and the website will open for entries in mid-February.