La Fiesta Del Pueblo

Young Artists Exhibit

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*This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

La Fiesta Del Pueblo and Tifton Council for the Arts are proud to continue their partnership with a new art exhibition that highlights the creativity and potential of young artists in our community. This year’s exhibit invites youth to explore and celebrate the cultures, landscapes, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries through their artwork.

Each organization remains committed to its mission: one by celebrating and empowering the Hispanic community, and the other by making the arts available, affordable, and accessible to all. This exhibition is another exciting step in an ongoing collaboration that enriches our shared cultural landscape.

As you experience this exhibit, we invite you to see the world through the eyes of these talented young artists — their works reflect a vibrant tapestry of heritage, imagination, and connection to the wider world.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating art, culture, and community. Together, we are inspiring the next generation and strengthening the bonds that unite us.

INTRODUCTION:

Fiesta del Pueblo invites young artists to showcase their creativity in a special art exhibit at The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center in celebration of the 27th anniversary of South Georgia’s largest Latin festival!

EXHIBIT THEME: “On Tour in Spanish-Speaking Countries”

Create artwork inspired by the landscapes, traditions, customs, souvenirs, and culture of a Spanish-speaking country of your choice from the following options: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,  Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, U.S.A., Uruguay, or Venezuela.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

1. Open to young artists  9 – 17 years of age.
2. Theme Exploration: Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way. From traditional expressions to modern interpretations in a variety of media.
3. Entry Form: Participants must fill out an Entry Form (see below) stating their intent to participate in the exhibit with a brief description of the artwork to be displayed. This information will be used to create the Title Card that will identify the entrants’ artwork at the exhibit.
4. Receiving Artwork:  Limit of 3 works per artist may be submitted. Artwork may be 2D (art to be hung) or 3D (to be displayed on pedestals). All submitted hanging artworks need to be no more than 70 inches wide and 70 inches tall (including the frame) and weigh less than 50 lbs. Artwork to be hung must be prepared for hanging with an appropriate weight for a wire-hanging system. The Tifton Council for the Arts will be receiving artwork on Thursday September 4th and Friday September 5th prior to the opening of the exhibition (see dates below). 

Necessary exceptions to this time frame need to be discussed prior to the week of the event. Contact Georgia Smith – gsmith@tiftonarts.org with any questions regarding the delivery process. 

SALES:

Sales are encouraged, although artists may display works that are not for sale.  Such works should be accompanied by a note indicating NFS.

Artists will keep 100% of their sales.

All artwork must remain on display until the conclusion of the exhibition, at which time sold works may be claimed by their respective buyers. Artists and buyers may collect their work on Monday, September 22nd. Any entries unclaimed after that date will be taken to the TCA office located at 220 Second Street East Suite B for pickup during normal business hours Monday – Thursday.  The TCA office number is 229-382-3600.

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

• Important Dates:
  • Art Delivery/Drop Off: Sept 4th & 5th 12:00-2:00PM & 4:00-6:00PM
  • Exhibit Reception: Sept 7, 2025, from 12:00-2:00PM
  • Exhibition Duration: Sept 7 – 21, 2025
  • Location: The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center, 255 Love Avenue, Tifton, Georgia
• Important Contacts:
  • Georgia Smith, Tifton Council for the Arts – 229-382-3600, gsmith@tiftonarts.org
  • Aida Ayala, Fiesta del Pueblo committee – 229-392-7214, aida@fiestadelpueblo.org