Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC)
Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC)

13th Annual Birds of the Brush Art Contest
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DROP OFF/MAILING LOCATION ADDRESS (RGISC Office):
If dropping off BEFORE THE DEADLINE OR ON OTHER DATES SPECIFIED BELOW, please drop off or mail to the RGISC office located at Laredo College.
Mailing Address: 1 West End Washington St Bldg. P-11, Laredo, TX 78040
RGISC Hours: Mon.-Friday from 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Office phone 956-718-1063
PHYSICAL DROP OFF (Laredo Center for the Arts) - will be on Saturday, January 18th 2025 OR Wednesday, January 22nd-Thursday, January 23rd.
Mailaing Address: 500 San Agustin Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM
The LCA is closed on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS.
ART CATEGORIES
2-D ART CATEGORIES
1. Elementary
2. Middle School
3. High School
4. General Public- Amateur
5. General Public- Professional
6. General Public - Digital Art
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORIES
1. General Public - High School
2. General Public- Amateur
3. General Public- Professional
3-D ART/SCULPTURE CATEGORIES
1. General Public- Amateur
2. General Public- Professional
GENERAL REMINDERS
• Work MUST be of birds in the Laredo or South Texas region, including seasonal migratory birds. (Email ashley@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.
• Once submitted, artwork cannot be withdrawn before the exhibit ends.
• Artists can choose to sell their piece. Please list price on Tag.
• Prizes will be awarded the top 3 finalists of each category.
For more information, contact RGISC at (956) 718-1063 or email ashley@rgisc.org.
*Programming supported through the Union Pacific Community Grant Program*
Downloads
BOTB GUIDELINES UPDATED (1.15)
Please review guidlines for further instructions and NEW updates for secondary schools. There has been an update for the photography category regarding size.*
BOTB ARTIST TAGS
All artwork submitted, MUST have a front and a back tag.