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About the Visual Arts Contest...

The annual Culture Shapers Visual Arts Contest enables student artists to compete for more than $85,000 in cash prizes in seven categories... drawing, painting, electronic media, mixed media, film, photography and sculpture. The contest takes place in the Fall, and is open to all High School Students in Harris, Waller, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties.

Students receive a commemorative t-shirt with their entry fee of $15. Entry forms are downloaded from the website and parents, students or teachers deliver the entries to the drop-off location.

Each year, the Culture Shapers Volunteer Staff receive about 1,500 entries! This year, jurying took place on three Sundays in January. The top ten finalists in each category are personally invited to the exclusive Awards Night, where the winners are finally announced!

About the Culture Shapers Jurying Process...

Culture Shapers jurors are a combination of educators and professionals, who come highly recommended to us by other notable organizations, such as the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), as well as others. Many of our jurors have experience both in and out of the classroom, which gives them a unique and valuable perspective on evaluating student artwork. Click here to read more about the Culture Shapers jurying process.

The Visual Arts Awards Ceremony

Click here for details about the Visual Arts Awards Ceremony!

About Young Voices of Houston...

In 2005, Culture Shapers expanded into the performing arts, with the Young Voices of Houston performing arts contest. Featuring ten to twelve of the top vocalists from area high schools, Young Voices provides these talented students the opportunity to perform vocal works for a live audience and compete for cash prizes! Young Voices of Houston competitions are held several times throughout the year. Click here to learn more about Young Voices of Houston!

Archive for December, 2006

Houston’s Young Moviemakers

Attention all moviemakers! Submissions are being accepted for Houston’s Young Moviemakers 2007, a juried showcase celebrating the achievements of Houston-area students who are creating work in film and video. Selected winning entries will be screened at the MFAH on Sunday, April 15, 2007, during the awards ceremony hosted by Jeffrey Gardner (KHOU-TV’s Houston ZooperStars Challenge).
For […]

Jan. 15th Moved To Feb. 21st

The event was canceled due to the severe weather forecast. We will be moving all who can to the February 21st. We will be giving the contestants listed below the first right to transfer as long as you notify us by January 31st.
1-CARL CULLEY, who was last year’s Finals is back for another shot. […]

Calling all singers!

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OnSeeker.com is hosting a band talent search called “The Unveiling.” There is no fee for entering. The finalists selected will […]

YVOH December Semi-finals

We had it all tonight! Cold weather, sore throats, cancellations, a fall and sprained ankle; and, a mix up at the end, but we did it! First place was not announced properly, but the checks were made out right.
The winner of $500 and an automatic advancement to the May Finals: 1st place goes […]


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