2025, I am Texas Art contest

2025, I am Texas Art contest

https://iamtx.org/i-am-texas-2025/

​The 2025 I Am Texas contest encourages students from grades 2-12 to create art or writing inspired by historical artifacts from The Bryan Museum.

The categories include Letter-Writing, Fiction/Non-Fiction, and Art, with prizes awarded to winners. This contest offers a fantastic opportunity for young artists and writers to showcase their creativity, connect with Texas history, and have their work published or displayed at the museum.

​The deadline for entry is April 30, 2025. For more details, visit I Am Texas 2025.

​Entrants are asked to submit work inspired by historical artifacts from The Bryan Museum. In particular, for 2025, key inspirations include the Albion Press, a set of 1840s dinnerware, a Julius Stockfleth painting, and a Wild West Show program.

​Albion Press – A 19th-century letterpress press with metal construction and wooden handles. An important artifact from the history of printing and publishing.

1840s Dinnerware Set – Fine dinnerware from the period, including an elaborate floral porcelain plate, silver fork, and delicate teacup.

Julius Stockfleth Painting – A 19th-century Texas coastal landscape, featuring boats and dramatic skies in a realistic style.

Wild West Show Program – An old paper document used as a promotional material for shows during the Wild West, featuring vintage typography and illustrations of cowboys on horseback.
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All four of these artifacts are important elements of Texas history and culture, and will provide participants with creative inspiration.