The Allen Arts Alliance is excited to present the Annual “20 under 20” juried art competition, showcasing 20 emerging artists under the age of 20 from throughout Collin County. This year, Comerica Bank is sponsoring the prizes to be awarded to the top 3 artists, who were selected by the Artist Selection Panel composed of professional local artists who volunteer their time to judge this competition. The work of these talented young artists will be on display at the Allen Arts Alliance Blue House Too Artspace in Watters Creek from January 11th through January 28th, 2018.
The Arts Alliance received 382 submissions of original artwork from 82 emerging, young, artists, under the age of 20 from; AllenISD, LovejoyISD, PlanoISD, WylieISD, McKinneyISD and Collin College. For a complete list of the 20 selected artists please visit the Blue House Too website.
“20 under 20” is a juried art exhibit showcasing 20 emerging artists from Collin County. The selected 20 artists have to be under the age of 20 as of January 28, 2018, and are competing in all types of media. The Allen Arts Alliance is awarding monetary prizes to the top 3 finalists. flyer: Press Release 2018 20 under 20 competition
This year’s 20 finalists are (in alphabetical order):
Aanchal Mohapatra, Alyssa Gould, Amanda He, Anusri Gunde, Austin Galletti, Deborah Bushland, Elijah Ruhala, Esther Cho, Grace Xiao, Josie Baxley, Kendra Huang, Kevin Fang, Khyathi Gowkanapalli, Oleg Alexeev, Rigoberto, Rocky Sahoo, Ryan Gene Irwin, Safaa Alimi, Tad Greenwald, and Xinyue Shi
Opening Reception
Come celebrate these amazing young artists with us, see who the top 3 finalists are, and enjoy some treats on us
Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Exhibit Dates and Hours
Friday, January 12, 2018 through Sunday, January 28, 2018
Wed – Fri: 2 pm – 8 pm
Saturdays: 1 pm – 9 pm
Sundays: 1 pm – 6 pm
Thank you to Comerica Bank for sponsoring the prizes for our top three artists!
Oleg Alexeev – Eve -1st place winner
Aanchal Mohapatra – Draped – 2nd place winner
Deborah Bushland – Squint
Eli Ruhala -The Paper Crown
