HEARTS Contest

DATE(S): October 5 - 15, 2023

LOCATION(S): BASE at Extraco Events Center and Hometown Stage

HEARTS stands for Heritage, Arts, and Technical Skills. This contest will encourage participation in artistic, cultural, and technical endeavors. All while offering scholarship opportunities for the youth participants.

All the entries from the contest will proudly be on display in the BASE for the duration of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo.

In addition to the youth contests listed below, the HEARTS committee will host demonstrations of cultural heritage through dance, music, and theater.

The Contests

ART CONTEST

The HEARTS Art Contest will see painted illustrations, drawings, and mixed medium entries. The Art Contest is divided into three divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Awards will be given in each division, with additional awards and scholarships awarded in the Senior division.

GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST

The HEARTS Graphic Design Contest is open to the Senior age division only. The students will be given a prompt that they will need to create a logo or flyer. Awards and scholarships will be given in this contest as well.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Entries in the HEARTS Photography Contest can be in black and white or color. The 2022 contest saw portraits, landscapes, and action photos. The Photography Contest is open to the Intermediate and Senior age divisions. Awards will be given in both divisions, with additional awards and scholarships in the Senior division.

ANIMATION CONTEST

The HEARTS Animation Contest is open to the Senior age division only. There are three categories: 2D, 3D, and Stop Motion. The entries cannot exceed one minute in length. Awards and scholarships will be given.

The rules and application form will be available at a later day. Stay updated on all things HEARTS on this webpage and the Heart O' Texas Livestock & Competitive Events Facebook Page.