INAUGURAL JURIED COLLEGIATE EXHIBITION
Juror:
Bradley Sumrall
Curator of the Collection for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art
West Gallery
July 19 - August 30, 2025
Opening Reception:
Saturday, July 19, 6pm-9pm
Redbud Arts Center Unveils "Emerging Visions": A Celebration of Collegiate Talent.
Get ready to be inspired! We are a passionate young non-profit dedicated to nurturing emerging talent and are thrilled to announce its Inaugural Collegiate Exhibition, "Emerging Visions". We will be presenting fresh perspectives and creativity of Houston's promising art students. We warmly invite the community to join us in celebrating these extraordinary young voices.
The opening reception for "Emerging Visions" will take place on Saturday, July 19th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Redbud Arts Center and we are honored that Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, will be the juror for our inaugural Collegiate Juried Exhibition. Sumrall will be responsible for selecting the top three Best of Show awardees for this year’s exhibition. Prices will include an exhibition in 2026 in the East Gallery for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place, as well as honorable mentions.
This special evening offers the public to meet some of the incredibly gifted student artists, and immerse yourselves in an atmosphere buzzing with creativity and the excitement of discovery.
"At Redbud, part of our mission is to champion young artists and provide them with a platform,” says Tanja Peterson, Executive Director. "We've been captivated by the submissions for “Emerging Visions” – they are amazing! This exhibition shows the dedication, passion, and talent flourishing within our collegiate community. Be surprised and inspired by diverse mediums, powerful stories, and inventive concepts.”
"Emerging Visions" is a foundational steppingstone for students, fostering connections within the local art scene and inspiring both their peers and the wider community.
Join Redbud in championing these young talents and celebrating the bright future of art in Houston. Come, connect, and be amazed!
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Bradley Sumrall
Juror
Bradley Sumrall is Curator of the Collection for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, where he is involved in building, researching and interpreting the nation’s most comprehensive collection of the art of the American South. He has written extensively on the art and culture of the American South, and has served as curator for over 90 museum exhibitions, including From Terra to Verde: The Art of Sharon Kopriva, Michael Meads: Bent not Broken, Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bongé, and Keith Duncan: Battle of the Bands. His practice has been featured in The New York Times, and his exhibitions have been reviewed in Art in America, Art Forum, Hyperallergic, Terremoto Magazine, Forbes, and Art&Antiques among other online and print publications. His books include One World, Two Artists: John Alexander and Walter Anderson, From Terra to Verde: The Art of Sharon Kopriva, Clementine Hunter: A Sketchbook, and Keith Duncan: Battle of the Bands, among others. A native son of Mississippi, he currently lives with his two Peruvian hounds in the Historic Faubourg Tremé of New Orleans.
Best Show Awards
First place: Michael Morris, "Investor", watercolor, University of Houston Clear Lake
Second place: Constintine St. John, "El Cansancio", pastel, Houston Christian University
Third place: Mikayla Malik, "That Lives Within", oil and acrylic, Texas Southern University
Honorable mentions:
Nathan Tran, "White Roses", Pen and Ink", University of Houston Clear Lake
Keri Manuel, "Halo", charcoal on paper, Texas Southern University
Sierra Wilson, "Zebra", ceramic, Lone Star College
And congratulations to all the artists in the show!
