Special Shows & Jury Days
There is an amazing amount of art to see at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery, and it is all created by our local Texas artists! In addition to the constantly changing artwork displayed in our spacious main gallery, we also offer at least nine themed special shows in our side gallery each year. Click below to see the full 2020 Special Show & Jury Day Schedule.
Artist Of The Year - Jan. 6 to Feb. 6, 2021
The first special show of every year is the NBAL Artist Of The Year show for the top award winners of the previous year. The NBAL Artist Of The Year for 2020 is Gregory Lambert for his fascinating sculptures. Honorable Mentions were awarded to Brian P. Beck for his amazing photographic works and to Myra Knapp for her beautiful oil paintings. Click the button below to see more about this wonderful show.
Anything Goes - Feb. 9 to March 13, 2021
Anything Goes is an open themed show that includes any subject matter and any media. This show even allows artwork done in a classroom or workshop! Click below to see the show prospectus.
Iconic New Braunfels - March 16 to April 17, 2021
The Iconic New Braunfels Show is open to all artists, including those who are not currently NBAL members. Artwork emphasizing all the unique aspects of our wonderful city will be on display.
Lasting Impressions - April 20 to May 22, 2021
Lasting Impressions is a special show of artwork by the members of the Canyon Lake Art Guild.
Art In Bloom - May 25 to June 26, 2021
Just in time for Spring! From a single blossom to a blooming meadow, the theme is “flowers” for this garden of art. Help to bring a breath of fresh air to New Braunfels with still lifes, landscapes, abstracts, 3-dimensional arts, or any way you’d like to show the beauty of flowers. Click below to see the full show prospectus.
Jury Day - June 5, 2021
Displaying Members hang their work in the main gallery throughout the year. They must be current members of the New Braunfels Art League and must work a total of 12 days yearly (approximately 84 hours) to maintain their displaying status. All artists must go through the jury process in order to become a Displaying Member and to display their artwork in the main gallery. Click below to learn more about the Jury Day process and to read the Gallery Rules and the NBAL Constitution & Bylaws.
Texas - June 29 to July 31, 2021
Texas is full of talented artists who are inspired by the beautiful countryside, the vibrant colors of a culture laced with ethnic diversity, and the exciting history that makes it so unique. This special show features all things Texas. Click below to see the show prospectus.
An Artist's Journey - Aug. 3 to Aug. 22, 2021
An Artist's Journey is a one-woman show featuring the beautiful paintings of the NBAL 2019 Artist Of The Year, Mary McIntosh. Click the button below to see more about Mary.
All Creatures Great Or Small - Aug. 25 to Oct. 2, 2021
There is no denying that we have a strong connection with all the creatures around us, from the large animals that we watch from a distance to the little ones we hold in our laps … we love them all. Let your artwork show that love. Click the button below to see the full prospectus for this show.
56th Annual ARToberfest - Oct. 6 to Nov. 13, 2021
This show is open to all artists! That's right, you do not have to be a NBAL member to enter this show. ARToberfest is an open themed, Juried show, which means that the Judge will select which art will go into the show, and only the best of the best will go on display. Click below to see the 2021 ARToberfest show prospectus and the 2020 ARToberfest award winners.
Small Works For Big Holidays - Nov. 16 to Jan. 2, 2021
NBAL artists are providing gifts for the giver to give! Our artists bring out their best small artworks to tempt the holiday visitors coming to our gallery to shop for gifts during this holiday season. The annual Small Works For Big Holidays Show is always a crowd pleaser. Click below to see the full Small Works For Big Holidays 2020 award winners and the 2021 show prospectus.
Jury Day - Dec. 4, 2021
Displaying Members hang their work in the main gallery throughout the year. They must be current members of the New Braunfels Art League and must work a total of 12 days yearly (approximately 84 hours) to maintain their displaying status. All artists must go through the jury process in order to become a Displaying Member and to display their artwork in the main gallery. Click below to learn more about the Jury Day process and to read the Gallery Rules and the NBAL Constitution & Bylaws.
