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Youth Art Exhibition

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We invite area students in grades 6-12 to participate in our annual

Dia de los Muertos Youth Art Exhibition.

Teachers: We accept class projects!

Awards will be given for first and second place in three categories:

6-8 Grades, 9-10 Grades, and 11-12 Grades

2026 Theme

"Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico"

Stories have long been at the heart of Mexico's cultural identity. Passed down through generations, legends, myths, and folktales have preserved history, conveyed values, explained the unknown, and sparked the imagination. Rooted in Indigenous traditions and enriched by centuries of cultural exchange, these stories continue to evolve while remaining deeply connected to the communities that keep them alive.

For this exhibition, we invite artists to explore the rich world of Mexican legends through their own creative lens. Inspiration may come from beloved figures such as La Llorona, El Chupacabra, El Cucuy, and La Lechuza, as well as regional folklore, family stories, local traditions, and contemporary retellings.

Artists may choose to illustrate a specific tale, reinterpret legendary characters, or reflect on broader themes of identity, memory, spirituality, transformation, and community. We encourage diverse and imaginative approaches that honor the enduring role of storytelling in Mexican culture.

Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico celebrates the narratives that have shaped generations, connecting past and present through art while keeping these powerful stories alive for future audiences.

The exhibition will be displayed Oct. 10 – Nov. 13, 2026 in the Starr Gallery at K Space Contemporary, 623 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi, TX.

Important Dates:

Works Due Saturday, Oct. 3, by 5 pm (open 11am to 5 pm): Deliver Art to K Space Contemporary, 623 N. Chaparral in downtown CC.

Exhibition Dates: October 10 - November 13

Reception & Awards: Nov. 6th, 6 to 8 pm, during ArtWalk, Awards at 7 pm.

Pick-Up Dates: November 14-15, 18-21

Submitting Works:

Complete the "Youth Art Exhibition" form below and click the Register button.
Download the "Artwork Label" (click button), Fill out and attach to the back of the artwork.
Deliver work to K Space Contemporary, 623 N. Chaparral St., downtown Corpus Christi by Saturday, October 3rd.

Guidelines:

All entries must be student's original artwork created within the last year and not exhibited in a previous DDLM Youth Art Exhibition
1 piece allowed per student (No fee to enter)
Accepting all 2D and 3D visual art media
Entries must be no larger than 16" in any direction.
Theme: Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico
K Space reserves the right to reject any work of art for any reason - work that does not follow the theme, arrives damaged, or is otherwise inappropriate.
Works of art may be for sale. KSC will retain 10% of the sale to offset processing fees and students will receive 90% of the sale price. If you do not want to sell your piece, put "NFS" (Not For Sale) in the price section of the submission form.

Artwork Label: Download, Print, Fill out and Attach to Artwork

DDLM Youth Art Exhibition

Student's First Name

Student's Last Name

Grade Level

School

Teacher Name

Parent Name

Email - for payment info or pickup reminder

Phone - for payment info or pickup reminder

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Agreement/Waiver: (Parent/Teacher must initial to acknowledge agreement.) I, as representative of above named student/child under 18 years of age, do hereby agree to waive any right or claim against K Space Contemporary, their successors or assigns, and release and/or hold harmless said parties from any claims, actions, causes of actions, damages and/or cost (active, constructive or implied) that may now arise, or shall arise in the future out of an art showing of the work submitted for this exhibition, which I do own, and which is to be exhibited. Such waiver and/or release includes but is not necessarily limited to fire, theft, negligence on the part of said parties, individually or collectively, and that of others and the moving, transporting and storage of said property. We grant to K Space Contemporary permission to reproduce the artwork(s) with regard to the Dia de los Muertos Festival and exhibition webpage/online gallery and related publicity and press releases. We also understand that if the Work of art is not picked up from K Space Contemporary within 30 days of the final pick up date, the work will be considered “abandoned” and become the property of K Space Contemporary.

Parent / Teacher Initials

Title of Artwork

Price or NFS (Not for Sale)

Media

My child's name may appear with his/her artwork in online exhibition and slideshow.

Yes

Thank you for Submitting! Don't forget to print and fill out the Artwork Label above (red button) and attach it to the back of your piece before bringing it to the gallery.

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