Art League of Baytown is pleased to host our fifth annual Upcycle Art Challenge September 19 - October 17, 2025 with co-sponsor Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
The goal of the upcycling challenge is to raise environmental awareness by promoting action through reusing, recycling and repurposing materials to create art.
The contest categories are 1) decorative and 2) functional 3) wearable plastic fashion art pieces that serve a purpose.
Each piece must feature 80 percent material recycled from some previous use. Glue, screws and other fastening devices are NOT included in the remaining 20 percent. A list of all recycled/upcycled parts must be included when the art is submitted online.
A brief artist’s statement must be included with the work to explain what the artist is conveying in the work or the object’s value, use or impact.
Applications for the juried art show must be submitted online through ArtCall.org July 5 – August 30, 2025
Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity/originality, composition/design, craftsmanship and material usage.
Eligibility
This Show is open to residents of Harris, Chambers and Galveston counties, plus members of the Art League of Baytown. You may become a member at artleagueofbaytown.org. Individuals or teams (clubs, scouts, families) can enter.
Submission
Creators may submit up to three works. The fee will be $35.00 for the first entry, $17.50 for the second and $17.50 for the third entry. Titles and prices must be included on your entry forms and cannot be changed thereafter. Paying an entry fee does not ensure the artwork a place in the gallery exhibit and there are no refunds.
It is important that your digital images submitted to Art Call accurately reflect your work. Works which are found not to be accurately represented by the image submitted may be disqualified at the discretion of the juror. Works featuring violent, sensational or sexual content will not be displayed. Art League of Baytown and the juror reserve the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate for this exhibition for any reason.
Notification and delivery to gallery
All artists will be notified if their works have been accepted for the show via email. Works must be hand-delivered to the Art League of Baytown gallery 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12( Friday), Sept. 13 (Saturday) or 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. 14 (Sunday) at 110 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown. All works must be safe to handle (no hazards, toxic material. etc.), fit through a standard doorway and weigh less than 40 pounds. All 3-D work must be easily moved by two people and not exceed 34 by 34 by 72 inches. All 2D work must be wired and/or ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers. All work must be installation ready. Artists will not be allowed to install their own work. For Wearable Plastic Fashion the artist must supply a mannequin or other hardware to display their creations.
Reception and Awards
The reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 (Friday). Best of Show is an award of $800. Awards in the decorative, functional and wearable plastic fashion categories are: First Place ($600), Second Place ($400), Third Place ($300), Honorable Mention ($100) and Honoree Choice Award ($400). All prize-winning works will be labeled as such throughout the exhibition. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception.
Sales
Work must be listed for sale. All sales will be transacted through the Art League of Baytown gallery. ALB will retain 20 percent commission on every piece sold. Sold artwork will remain on display until the close of the show but will be marked “sold” after the purchase has been transacted. We encourage participants to promote the show via social media. The show will be publicized through our website and social media, email blasts, gallery street signage, our members’ social media activities, and other opportunities.
Agreement
Submission of this application and the piece(s) represented shall constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to comply with the conditions set forth in this prospectus, including the following: While I understand that great care and all steps will be taken to mitigate the possibility of loss or damage, in submitting this application, I hereby release Art League of Baytown, its members, jurors, staff, volunteers, associates and boards from any and all claims occasioned by injury, illness, damage or loss of artwork while on the gallery premises. Permission to photograph and/or reproduce the work for publicity, documentary or educational purposes is hereby granted.
Calendar
July 5: Open date for entries
Aug. 30: Last day to apply to show through https://albuac2025.artcall.org
Sept. 1-5: Review and selection of works by juror
Sept. 6 : Notification of acceptance or nonacceptance.
Sept. 12-14: Accepted works should be hand delivered to ALB gallery, 110 W. Texas Ave., Baytown, Tx. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12(Friday) & Sept. 13(Saturday), or 1p.m. – 4 p.m. or Sept. 14(Sunday)
Sept. 18: In House Judging
Sept. 19: Reception and awards presentation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct. 17: Final day of exhibition
Oct. 17-18: Unsold artwork to be picked up at ALB Gallery, 110 W. Texas Ave., Baytown, TX from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Please call 281-814-4669 or 281-639-9688 if you need to make special arrangements to pick up your artwork.
Any work not picked up by 4 p.m., October 30, will be considered a donation to the Art League of Baytown
