2024 Art Competition Guidelines

Introduction

Now in its 17th year, this popular program has been a permanent part of the curriculum since inception at the Las Vegs Academy of the Arts. The Showgirl Legacy Foundation (SLF) Annual Art Competition brings together more than 250 art students, community and professional artists yearly to express their creativity through artworks of the Showgirl.

This educational program consists of iconic dancers from the spectacular stage shows modeling an authentic Showgirl costumes, and a panel of entertainers for reference stories. The artists submit their artwork for the chance to win cash prizes, art materials, and the opportunity for their artwork to be included in the showgirl art exhibit that is showcased in various venues throughout the state of Nevada. Previous competitions and exhibits have been on display online, at the West Sahara Library Art Gallery, Blick Art Materials, Barnes & Noble, the Nevada State Museum, and the Reno Historical Society. We have been featured with Vegas PBS, NBC, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.

We encourage and accept various art forms of your choice that represents the iconic, classic showgirl/dancer from the stage show spectaculars.

FREE TO ENTER THE SLF ART COMPETITION!

Prizes

Artists submitting entries will have the chance to win the following cash prizes:

First: $300, Best in Show: $250, Second: $200, Third: $100,

Fourth: $75, and six Special Mentions: $50

In addition to the cash prizes, students receive art supplies, thanks to a $250 Sponsorship from Thrivent Financial for art materials. Winners of the Art Competition will be notified in the Summer of 2024 at the contact information provided on their application form.

How to Enter

An artist may submit a maximum of two original works of art such as a traditional drawing or painting, preferably no larger than 24x36 inches.

Please email a digital image of your artwork (in JPEG format not to exceed 100dpi in approximately a 5x7) and your application form with the subject line “2022 SLF Art Competition” to info@showgirllegacy.org for consideration. We will reach out as soon as we receive your submission.

Deadline to submit your artwork is Monday, July 1st, 2024

Download Application Form Here

Judging

Last year we had 15 judges from various backgrounds critique the artwork, they included art collectors, sponsors, SHOWGIRLS, SLF board members, professional community artists, art instructors, and patrons of the Showgirl art competition. Many of the judges come back each year and look forward to being involved.

Additional Terms

By submitting this application, you have agreed that the producer at SLF and artist have the right to sell an entry at any of the venues on a 40 – 60 split. The producer has the right, with the permission of the artist, to reproduce the artwork for educational and historical purposes that will benefit the SLF once the artwork has been accepted. Winning artwork will be on display at venue determined by the producer for a minimum of one year.

The SLF reserves the right to disqualify entries that does not comply with the regulations of this competition including work whose subject matter is deemed inappropriate.

Questions

contact Lou Anne Chessik

louanne@showgirllegacy.org (702) 630-5399

Previous Art Competitions