NCLAC PEACH ART EXHIBIT
Our longest-running program, now in its 39th year!
Lincoln Parish Library, Chautauqua Gallery
910 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA
Art Check in: May 27, 9 Am to 1 pm & May 28, 12 Pm to 5:45 pm
Art Pick Up: July 29, 9 Am to 1 pm & July 30, 12 Pm to 5:45 pm
Opening Awards Reception
Thursday, June 4
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
(Awards given at 5:30 pm)
In the Lincoln Parish Library, Events Center, Dubach Room (Auditorium)
2026 sponsors are welcome!
For more information about sponsoring, email: director@nclac.org
Exhibition Categories for Judging:
YOUTH CATEGORIES
Y1. AGES 6 and under
Y2. AGES 7 TO 9
Y3. AGES 10 TO 12
TEEN CATEGORIES
T1. AGES 13 TO 15
T2. AGES 16 TO 18
ADULT CATEGORIES*
A1. DRAWING: graphite, color pencils, pastels, digital drawings, etc.
A2. PAINTING: watercolors, oils, acrylics, digital paintings, etc.
A3. PHOTOGRAPHY: photographic process works, film & digital
A4. 3-D/MiXed media: collage, sculpture, pottery, glass, stone, wood works, metal, fiber, other hand-made works
About the Exhibition:
The Peach Art Exhibition is one of NCLAC’s longest-running programs. Featuring drawing, painting, photography, 3-D art, and mixed media; artists of all ages are encouraged to submit their own original art pieces, which are judged for awards provided by our sponsors. We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting the Peach Art Exhibit alongside the Louisiana Peach Festival for our 39th year.
About the Judge:
Matt DeFord
Matt DeFord is an artist that lives and works in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He joined the art faculty at Northwestern State University in 2005. Matt received his M.F.A. in Sculpture at Kansas State University in December 2004, and a B.F.A. in Sculpture at Brigham Young University in August 2001. He specializes in mixed-media work, both virtual and literal. Lately, he has been enamored with illustration as he was in his childhood. Matt’s work has been exhibited from New Jersey to New Mexico, from Cuba to Canada.
*ENTRY FEES:
$10 per Youth Entry (2 artworks allowed)
$10 per Teen entry (2 artworks allowed)
$15 per Adult Category Entry (2 artworks per each category allowed)
*NCLAC members receive $5 discount for each Category entered.
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PEACH ART EXHIBIT RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. All sale prices should reflect a 15% commission to NCLAC, which we use to help us continue to promote the arts in our region.
2. Neither NCLAC, the Louisiana Peach Festival, nor the Exhibit venue is liable for loss or damage of work.
3. Work must be wire hung with metal hardware, no hot glue or tape. If work is not able to be displayed on an easel or hung on the wall, it may be refused entry.
Example of Properly Prepared to Hang Artwork with Entry Form B attached to back.
4. Original & recent work is more likely to win awards. Copies of other artwork, or anything made from kits or commercial molds may not be judged.
5. Work should NOT have been shown in any prior NCLAC Exhibits.
6. Works considered unsuitable for a general viewing audience will not be accepted. THIS INCLUDES WORK THAT SUGGESTS OR DISPLAYS VIOLENCE OR NUDITY.