Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC)
Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC)
12th Annual Birds of the Brush Art Contest
Registration is currently closed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DROP OFF/MAILING LOCATION ADDRESS (LCA):
Laredo Center for the Arts (Open Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM): 500 San Agustin Ave, Laredo, TX 78040. The LCA is closed on Mondays.
DROP OFF/MAILING LOCATION ADDRESS (RGISC Office):
If dropping off on Monday, January 22nd, please drop off at the RGISC office.
RGISC Office (Open Mon.-Friday until 5:30 PM) 1 West End Washington St Bldg. P-11, Laredo, TX 78040. Office phone 956-718-1063.
2-D ART CATEGORIES
1. Elementary
2. Middle School
3. High School
4. General Public- Amateur
5. General Public- Professional
***Read guidelines to learn about our special Louis Fuertes category this year!***
•Work MUST be of birds in the Laredo or South Texas region, including seasonal migratory birds. (Email laredobirdingfestival@rgisc.org for a list). There are more than 300 to choose from.
•Pets or domesticated birds do not qualify.
•Work MUST be the sole original work of the entrant, completed within the last year.
•Only 1 entry per person is permitted.
•Teachers may submit a maximum of 5 pieces.
•Each entry must have two (2) Artist’s Information Tags. One front and one back. Tags attached.
•Winning art entries must agree to lend their artwork, or images of it, for future LBF promotions.
•Prizes will be awarded for each category.
•Once submitted, artwork cannot be withdrawn before the exhibit ends.
•Artists can choose to sell their piece. Please list price on Tag. (LCA keeps 30% commission.)
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORIES
1. General Public- Amateur
2. General Public- Professional
Downloads
BOTB Guidelines 2024 (UPDATED)
Review guidelines for important information and list of birds.
Artist Tags (Required)
Each entry must have two (2) Artist’s Information Tags. One front and one back. (See attachment) • Winning art entries must agree to lend their artwork, or images of it, for future LBF promotions.