13th Annual Showgirl Art Competition

For 2020, in light of the coronavirus challenges, we have reformatted the Showgirl Art Competition to online. To expand participation and artistic expression this year we encourage and will accept various art forms of your choice as long as it represents the iconic, classic showgirl/dancer from the stage show spectaculars.

The links of interest page will help direct you to websites with collections of photos and costume sketches that document the stage show spectaculars, and the Showgirl Legacy Foundation Facebook page also has references and photos.

We look forward to a great year of exceptional artwork!


Showgirl Art Competition Guidelines

  • Winning artists artwork will be on display online and at venues to be announced

  • Each CCSD & home schooled student can submit a maximum of 2 entries

  • Artwork submitted must be ready to show & artwork not to exceed 20x20

  • Cash prize awards are; First prize: $300, Second prize: $200, Third prize: $100, Fourth prize: $75, Special Mention 1st to 4th Place: $50, and 3 Special Mentions at $25.

  • In addition to the cash prizes, each student will receive a 11 x 9 drawing pad, Prismacolor black and white pencils, and a kneaded rubber, thanks to a $250 Sponsorship from Thrivent Financial for art materials.

  • We had 25 judges critique the art this year from various backgrounds; art collectors, SHOWGIRLS, Nevada Ballet Theatres photographer, Bally’s Jubilee company manager, professional community artists, Bally’s Jubilee wardrobe manager, Vegas PBS producer of: Showgirls! A Las Vegas Icon, art instructors, and patrons/sponsors of the Showgirl art competition.

  • Winning artists will be contacted to arrange drop off of work

  • Deadline to submit artwork has been EXTENDED to JUNE 15, 2020

  • Email artwork in a JPEG format not to exceed 100dpi in approximately a 5x7. Include your name, contact information, school & teachers name to: info@ShowgirlLegacy.org

  • By submitting your artwork, you agree to allow your artwork to be displayed and reproduced for educational and historical purposes that benefit the Showgirl Legacy Foundation for no compensation. Entries will be considered for publication on social media, and any photographic images of the artist taken during activities related to the Showgirl Legacy presentations and art competition.


Award-winning Artworks | Showgirl Legacy Foundation 13th Annual Art Competition

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2020 Art Competition Sponsors

Jim Rollans

Cindy Doumani

Randy Soard

Suz Houston

Derek Chessik

Bill Schoppert

Debra Jones

Kathy Kroll

Susan Stolte

Jeanine Gray

Lou Anne Chessik

Ellen Ross

Thrivent Financial


2020 Art Competition Judges

Susan Stolte, Diane Varney, Ginny Trudeau, Donna Shad London, Gaya Trombly, Su Kim Chung, Heather Caputo, Susan Houston, Dennis Casey Park, Beatrice Simmons, Monica James, Mistinguett, Frank Coombs, Ramona Shaw, Darrell Clulow, Jim Rollans, Kelly Mabel, Linda Spinks, Diane Palm, Caleen and Allen Johnson, Ellen Ross, Gail Eason, Debbie Sikirica-Fernandez, Derek Chessik, Jolene Mitchell and Patrick Duffy 


2020 Art Competition Award Ceremony


Artwork from previous years

Students and their artwork


The Showgirl Legacy Foundation encourages all students and artists to participate in our annual art competition to help us preserve the historic significance and artistic value of the iconic showgirl and her spectacular stage show productions.

Support the Showgirl Legacy Foundation’s future competitions by making a valuable gift today at showgirllegacy.org 


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