Main Gallery Exhibit
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The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is proud to unveil the award recipients of the 33rd Annual National Juried Art Show. This national exhibition celebrates exceptional contemporary artwork from across the country, representing a wide variety of mediums and styles.
Selected from a highly competitive pool of submissions, this year’s award-winning works were chosen by Juror Liz Bonham, a classically trained artist with a contemporary eye. With a deep knowledge of visual art and a commitment to recognizing artistic excellence, Liz’s selections reflect the remarkable craftsmanship and innovation found throughout the exhibition.
We invite you to visit and experience the Juried Art Show—come see the award-winning works along with all of the incredible entries that showcase the talent and creativity of our participating artists.
Best of Show: Jerome: A Life’s Collage – Barbara Hack, Flower Mound, TX
Shalon Taylor Wilson Memorial Award: Riding the Wreck – Jerry Smyers, Holliday, TX
Lester & Virginia Clark Memorial Award: Rollin’ On the River – Liz Bartlett Culp, Midland, TX
Bob Swindle Award: West of the Tipi Rings – Michael Charron, Morrison, CO
Honorable Mention: Morning in the 'Hood – Liz Bartlett Culp, Midland, TX
Honorable Mention: The Art Collector – Steve Miller, Grand Prairie, TX
Honorable Mention: Chianti– Teresa Whitaker, Childress, TX
Honorable Mention: The Years – Steve Miller, Grand Prairie, TX
Honorable Mention: The Bond of a Horse and His Girl – Teresa Whitaker, Childress, TX
EAST GALLERY EXHIBIT
Liz Bonham
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is proud to feature the work of Liz Bonham, our 2025 Juried Art Show Juror, in the East Gallery. A classically trained artist with a contemporary eye, Liz brings her mastery of plein air and studio painting to life through vibrant depictions of the natural world. Her paintings, which reflect both technical skill and a deep sense of wonder, have been showcased in prestigious national and international exhibitions and recognized with numerous awards. We invite you to visit the East Gallery and experience Liz’s remarkable artistry firsthand.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
Festival Dresses of Texas
On display are lavishly decorated gowns and trains that represent some of the grandest festivals in Texas: Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi, Fiesta in San Antonio, and the Rose Festival in Tyler.
Kathryn Leach DollS
Our collection, consisting of nearly 750 dolls, is housed in a 1300 sq. ft. gallery and represents a lifetime expression of love and devotion — not only for dolls, but for children as well.
Bronze SculptureS
In a private gallery filled with natural light, we invite you to come view the 30+ bronze sculptures, the majority of which were donated by the estate of Lester and Virginia Clark.