58th Annual Voertman Competition
March 28, 2018 to April 15, 2018
Lightwell Gallery
Award Ceremony & Exhibition Reception April 5, 2018: 6-8pm
Pizza at 6 pm. Award Announcements at 6:45 pm.
Talk by Juror John Spriggins immediately following awards.
Voertman Competition: The annual Voertman Competition at CVAD is a time-honored celebration of artistic achievement and promise. The Voertman Competition is a juried exhibition open to all currently enrolled CVAD students. Started in 1960 by Mr. Paul Voertman, family founder of Voertman’s store, the exhibition is juried each year by an accomplished arts professional and provides students with real-world experience. Since 1960, thousands of artists have exhibited their works and hundreds have received cash prizes sponsored by Voertman’s store.
About the Juror
Juror John Spriggins: A native of Dallas, John Spriggins has an extensive background as a visual artist and arts administrator. Before joining the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs as Manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center, Spriggins served as the Gallery Director for Richland College (Dallas County Community College District) and as Professor of Art and Humanities at campuses for the Tarrant County and Dallas County Community College Districts. Since 2012, Spriggins has been the Interim Curator for the African American Museum in Dallas and continues to work with the museum on special projects. He has served as a member of the Public Art Committee and the Cultural Affairs Commission for the City of Dallas. He has worked tirelessly with numerous organizations to bring arts awareness to the City of Dallas. Spriggins received his BFA from Texas A&M University-Commerce and his MFA in Humanities from the University of Texas, Dallas.
