Congratulations to writers placing in the top 10 of their categories in our 3rd Annual Books on the Bosque Writing Contest in the Open division. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:30, at the conclusion of the Books on the Bosque conference for writers and readers Saturday, November 9.
Finalists: DaLinda Ackerman, Theo Boyd, Yvonne Carpenter, Tessa Chenoa, Laquita Dettman, Linda Fyke, Keith Goedecke, Lucy Griffith, Marie Halapin, Rita M. Huie, Laura Ruth Loomis, Katharyn Howd Machan, Michael Mayes, Betty Lynne McCarthy, Jackie Melvin, Lauren Oertel, Gage Parker, Virginia Richards, Candace Smith, Marion Surles, Carol Thompson, Miles Wilson, Johnny L. Wooten.
Register www.BosqueArtsCenter.org or call 254-675-3724.
Books on the Bosque Writing Contest & Conference
ATTENTION, WRITERS! Deadline for entering Books on the Bosque’s 3rd Annual Writing Contest is Friday, September 20, at 5 p.m. Two divisions: High School and Open.
Cash prizes of $3,800 available, including $1,000 Jones Best of the West Award in the open division. The award will go to the most original work in any category that pays homage to the values of faith, hard work, and perseverance—the Spirit of the West—exemplified in the pioneer days through modern-day ranchers and farmers.
Work will be accepted in the genres of short story, narrative nonfiction essay, and poetry (rhymed/unrhymed). Cash prizes of $300, $200, & $100 will go to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each category of the open division.
High school prizes will be awarded across prose (short story and essay) and poetry categories: First place $275; second place $150, and third place $75.
LITERARY CONFERENCE AND AWARDS CEREMONY: NOVEMBER 9. Conference admission $30--continental breakfast and lunch included.
Our deep gratitude goes to our sponsors: First Security State Bank, Roland & Joyce Jones, Steve & Leslie McConnico, Don & Belle Berg, Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop.
ATTENTION, WRITERS: $3,800 in Awards
Deadline for entering the 3rd Annual Books on the Bosque Writing Contest is Friday, September 20, 2024, at 5 p.m.
$1,000 Jones Best of the West Award: For the most original work in any category that pays homage to the values of faith, hard work, and perseverance—the Spirit of the West—exemplified in the pioneer days through modern-day ranchers and farmers.
Work accepted in the genres of short story, narrative nonfiction essay, and poetry (rhymed/unrhymed). Cash prizes of $300, $200, & $100 will go to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each category of the open division.
High school prizes will be awarded across prose (short story and essay) and poetry categories: First place $275; second place $150, and third place $75.
Our deep gratitude goes to our sponsors: First Security State Bank, Roland & Joyce Jones, Steve & Leslie McConnico, Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop, and Don & Belle Berg.
The e-BAC Online Auction is in full swing. Deadline to bid on items is Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Purchase art, jewelry, events, and other amazing merchandise in our annual online fundraiser. An autographed Troy Aikman jersey, David Yurman jewelry, and original art by Martin Grelle are just a few items up for bid.
Visit www.bosqueartscenter.org for more information.
GAMBLING FEVER CASINO NIGHT - FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
Casino night returns to the Bosque Arts Center with Hold’em, craps, slots, roulette, and blackjack. Your $50 admission buys funny funds for gaming from 7 - 10 p.m. with the chance to purchase more chips if you run out. At 10, purchase tickets with your winnings for drawings of great prizes. BYOB.
Visit www.bosqueartscenter.org for tickets. They will also be available at the door until sold out.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER--Catch it!
Get your tickets soon for the Bosque Arts Center Big Event with Bee Gees Now tribute band performing. Visit www.BosqueArtsCenter.org for tickets for sponsor party or concert only. The BAC is a nonprofit in Clifton, TX. 254-675-3724.
Take a sneak peek at the e-BAC Online Auction site beginning today. Items will be revealed daily leading up to the auction kickoff on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Visit www.BosqueArtsCenter.org to access the auction site.
The e-BAC is part of the Bosque Arts Center’s annual Big Event fundraiser, working to keep the arts alive in Central Texas. Big Event weekend is April 5-6, with Gambling Fever Casino Night on Friday the 5th, followed by Saturday Night Fever on the 6th with the Bee Gees Now tribute band. Get your tickets soon!
Images: art by Ann Patton, Linda Lucas Hardy, Kathy Tate; photography by Vickie Mitchell & Marvin Grelle.
The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in Frazier Performance Hall of the Bosque Arts Center - Clifton, TX
Arts of Christmas - Getting into the spirit at the BAC
Books on the Bosque conference for writers & readers - Clifton, TX
WRITING CONTEST: $2,800 in awards for outstanding writers!
Entry deadline is September 18 at 5 p.m. CDT for the 2023 Books on the Bosque Writing Contest presented by the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, TX.
Our great thanks to our generous sponsors, First Security State Bank, Douglass Ford, Roland & Joyce Jones, and Tolstoy & Co. Bookshop.
Categories are short story, narrative nonfiction essay, and poetry. Awards by category are 300 first place, $200 second, and $100 third. $1,000 Jones Best of the West Award, sponsored Roland and Joyce Jones, will be given to the most original work in any category that pays homage to the values of faith, hard work, and perseverance—the Spirit of the West exemplified in the pioneer days through modern-day ranchers and farmers.
Fees: $10 per piece, with no limit on number of entries. For details and guidelines, visit www.BosqueArtsCenter.org or call 254.675.3724. The Bosque Arts Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Central Texas dedicated to promoting the arts.
Texas Troubadour Entry Deadline August 31, 2023
MOE BANDY Judging & Performing
Entry Deadline August 31 for the 10th Annual Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton.
$3,000 in cash prizes in this country music contest for songwriters and singer/songwriters.
Entry fees $15/song plus $15 fee for live event consideration.
Details at www.bosqueartscenter.org #TxTroubadour @MoeBandyMusic
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