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5th Annual Chihuahua Trail Art Show & Sale
Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2009

Sponsored by the La Vernia Historical Assn.

The purpose of the Chihuahua Trail Art Show & Sale is to encourage local artists to use Lavernia's history and heritage as a subject for fine art, and to support and encourage local artists. 

bulletEach artist is required to submit at least one piece of work in the show theme. 
bulletThe 2009 Show Theme is "Images of La Vernia's History"
bulletThe juried show is judged by a panel of qualified judges. 
bulletPrizes are awarded for First, Second and Third Place for the Show Theme and for the Overall Show.  Honorable Mention awards are also presented.
bulletArtists must submit a sample of their work prior to being accepted into the show.
bulletAll of the art is available for purchase.  Each artist is responsible for all applicable taxes on their sales.
bulletArtists may donate a small portion of their proceeds to the association.

A few of the entries in the Show Theme, "Nostalgic Memories of Rural La Vernia."

Artists seeking historical images of La Vernia are invited to attend
a special showing of the LVHA photo collections on a date to be announced on this website.

For information about the 2009 show, please contact us via email or write us, below:

Chihuahua Trail Art Show Chairman, Martha Lenz
La Vernia Historical Association
P. O. Box 513
La Vernia TX  78121

 

 

Photos from 2008 and 2007 Chihuahua Trail Art Show:

Overall Show First Place winner, Shelley Henderson, poses with Gary Pursley, the unsuspecting model for her award-winning artwork, "The Fix-It Man", which was purchased by Dr. Chet and Carol Eastin.

Artists Rose Frank and Norma Jaksik were among the 15 artists who entered the show. 

LHVA officer, Janie Cartwright, center, welcomes artists Pat Carol Schultz, left, and Evamarie Berry, from Seguin, to the Artists Reception on Nov. 8, 2008 at the Hermann Sons Lodge in La Vernia.

Museum director, Susan Richter, with art patrons, Sally Lyssy and her daughter.

Artist Jeanne Allen, a faithful participant for four years.

Show coordinator, Martha Lenz, left, with patrons, Dr. Chet and Carol Eastin, LVHA president Elaine Stephens, and LVHA officers, Janie Cartwright and Winona Alder, who is also one of the artists.
Art Show Winners in the
Show Theme

1st Place - Shelley Henderson for "September in Texas"

2nd Place - Irene Frazier for
"Old Homestead"

3rd Place - Kathy Lehmann for "Markgraf Garage"

To see MORE of the show photos,
click photo:
Chihuahua Trail Art Show 2008



Art Show Winners in the
Overall Show

1st Place - Shelley Henderson for
"The Fix-It Guy"

2nd Place - Winona Alder for
"Wild Turkey"

3rd Place - Shelley Henderson for "Strawberries"


 

Photos from the 2007 Chihuahua Trail Art Show!

Sixteen local artists submitted 85 works of fine art for sale. Mrs. Wilson County, Sara Canady, judges the art while a patron make a decision.  He bought it!  Gary Pursley and Angel Smith enjoyed the Artists' Reception, which was open to the public.

La Vernia Historical Association officers, Lilli, Elaine & Susan always enjoy the Chihuahua Trail Art Show.

First Place winner, Shelley Henderson, for "Mission Grounds".  Yes, it is a painting, not a photo!

Prudi Kinsel placed second for her this beautiful magnolia.

Mrs. Jaksik and Janie enjoy the wine and cheese reception for the artists. One of ten Honorable Mentions was awarded to Vivian Curry. Mrs. Wilson County, Sara Canady and her Mom, Wilson County's hard-working LaJuana Leus, show off one of the auction items they purchased.  Thanks!

Winona Alder shows her work, "Wash Day" which won an Honorable Mention. Martha Lenz, Chihuahua Trail Art Show Chairman, presents awards to the winning artists.  The art was admired by many visitors and artists.