Sun Bowl Art Exhibit

Since 1949, the Sun Bowl Art Exhibition has been the longest running art exhibit in the Southwest. From its inception as the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit, to now a part of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl festivities, this exhibition has always been about celebrating the excellence of our community.

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Thank you to all of the talented artists who entered last year and helped us host an amazing show. IMoA members at the Artist level and above are invited to enter at the discounted price of $40.00. In addition to the discounted entry fee, our members will enjoy a full year of art experiences and great benefits all while providing crucial support for museum operations. To learn more about our membership, click here.

Artists are welcome to enter Paintings, Drawings, Printmaking, Sculptures, DSLR Photographers & Film Photographers. Please read the prospectus before entering.

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“Sun Carnival Art Show 1965” Source: El Paso County Historical Society and El Paso History Digie Wall

Sun Bowl 2014

2019 Sun Bowl Winner Mario Ulloa

The Sun Bowl Exhibit is a judged show past jurors have included: Bill Bissell, Fred Chilton, Internationally known artist; former director of the Texas Commission on the Arts Ricardo Hernandez, Chairman of Forbes magazine Christopher “Kip” Forbes, and internationally renowned sculptor John Sherrill Houser. For more information, please contact the Museum at imoadirector@gmail.com

Artists interested in submitting work for display in the Museum for the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit or other exhibitions can find more information contacting the Museum at international.art.museum@gmail.com