2027 Prospectus
Jury Application fee: $25
Entry images: 3
Dates & Deadlines
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November 2, 2026
Online submission opens
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December 21, 2026
Show entry closes
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January 8, 2027
Notification of acceptance via email
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January 15, 2027
Payment of $40 due
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February 22, 2027
Artwork delivered to KACC 12:00-2:00
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February 25
Show opens, 1-7pm???
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March 6, 20257
Reception & awards
10am-7pm
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March 27, 20257
Show closes
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March 29, 2027
Pickup art
9:00-11:00
Juror
Lyn Belisle
Lyn Belisle is talented teacher and exceptional artist. After a career in both public and secondary education, she founded Lyn Belisle Studio in San Antonio, developing workshops in encaustic, mixed media, collage, fiber, clay, painting, and found-object assemblage. She has taught nationally and internationally, including in Taos, Santa Fe, Provincetown, Washington State, and Ireland. Lyn is the author of five popular eBooks and a contributor to Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine. Her work is held by museums in Santa Fe and San Antonio.
Show Information
Creative Crossroads is a juried fine art show showcasing the inspiring 2D and 3D works of BVA members. Our goal is to provide both our exhibitors and local community/collectors with an event that spotlights regional excellence in fine art.
Dates: February 25, 2027 - March 29, 2027
Place: Kerr Arts and Cultural Center; Avery Gallery
228 Earl Garrett St. Kerrville, TX 78028
Fees
Jury application fee: $25
-To be paid at time of application submission
- Non-refundable
Entry fee: $40
-To be paid upon receipt of the acceptance email and before payment deadline
- Non-refundable
KACC Sales Commission: 30% of pre-tax sales at the close of show*
If you are not a member, you will need to register and pay your membership dues here before applying for the show. Your membership dues are tax deductible.
Jury Procedures
The images submitted by the applying artist are reviewed by the juror in a blind jury process. The identities of artists are not disclosed to juror. Submitted images must be original work and created by the applying artist.
The selection of art will be based on the following criteria:
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Artistic strength
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Originality
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Technical resolution
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Visual impact
Images are to accurately represent the artwork.
Accepted Media
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All 2D and 3D media is allowed. (No audio or video.)
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Computer-enhanced photography will be considered BUT must be designated as such.
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AI-generated content will be considered BUT must be designated as such, including the method and degree of enhancement/content.
Application
Use our online application (button link below) to submit your artist information, upload 3 images, and pay the jury fee. A completed application and jury fee payment is required for your work to be considered.
Images
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To be juried, the images must be of original, handcrafted work. Artist guarantees the accuracy of the description of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands.
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Up to 3 images can be submitted and must be of individual pieces of work.
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Because this is a blind jury process, please avoid having your name visible on the image.
Image Submission Tips can be found on the Application.
Guidelines are below.
Show Guidelines
Guidelines for Artwork
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Artwork should be completely the artist’s efforts and not “enhanced” by an instructor or completed in a class or workshop.
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Source material must be original and not derived from any public or published images.
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All artwork must be for sale.
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All 2D art must have a wire hanger with ends of wire taped. No sawtooth hangers or plastic coated wire are permitted.
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Frames should be in excellent condition with no gaps, chips, cracks, or dirt and be appropriate for the art.
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Artwork at least 1.5” deep may be frameless if the edges are prepared by the continuing of the artwork or painted appropriately for the art.
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Any 2D work of overall size greater than 16”x20” must have Plexiglass rather than breakable glass.
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The maximum size for 2D artwork is 36"x 48".
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All 3D works should be attached to a stable base. Pedestals will be provided for display.
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All artwork delivered to the venue on February 22, 2027 must meet the guidelines and be ready to hang.
Show Guidelines
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Upon acceptance, artists will be redirected to pay the Show Entry fee of $40. The Jury fee is not applied to this cost. Accepted artists who do not enter the show may forfeit entry into the next BVA show.
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Only the artwork that has been juried into the Show will be allowed. No substitutions allowed.
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According to KACC policy, no artwork will be allowed in the Show if it has been exhibited at KACC in the last 2 years.
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No giclee prints, on paper or canvas, are allowed.
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KACC will be responsible for processing sales and collecting sales tax.
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Artwork must be delivered to KACC on February 22, 2027
from12:00-2:00. -
The Show’s BVA curators will hang and arrange the artwork in the gallery space.
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All artwork must be displayed for the entire show.
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Once the Show ends, all artwork must be picked up on March 29 from 9:00-11:00.
*Disclaimer: Boerne Visual Artists and the organizers of this event will not be held responsible for any damaged artwork. Work is not insured by BVA or the event location(is this right?). Artists may insure their own work at their own expense.
Artists give BVA permission to use images of submitted work and photos taken at the event for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, and marketing postings