LAS CRUCES — The Branigan Cultural Center announced that its 2027 Annual All‑City High School Art Show is now accepting entries. The juried exhibition will run from March 5 to May 8, 2027, showcasing selected student artwork in a professional museum setting.
Who May Apply
Open to juniors and seniors enrolled in public, private or charter high schools in Las Cruces, as well as homeschooled students who reside in the city, the competition does not require participants to be enrolled in an art class. Each applicant may submit up to five original pieces created while in high school.
Accepted Media
Students may enter works in any medium, including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, digital art and mixed media. Submissions must be original, must not infringe on any copyrights, and may not contain AI‑generated components.
How to Submit
All applications must be completed by 5 p.m. on January 22, 2027. Entries are to be submitted through the SurveyMonkey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCMS-HSAS or via the Las Cruces Museums website at https://www.lascruces.gov/HSAS. A parent, guardian or teacher must certify each submission. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Awards and Recognition
Selected artists will be eligible for Best in Show, First Place and Second Place honors, with monetary prizes awarded across four categories. The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for young artists to display their work in a museum environment and gain recognition from the broader community.
Venue and Contact Information
The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main St. Admission to the exhibition is free. For additional details, interested parties may visit the city’s museums page at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums, email Analisa Torres at [email protected], or call 575‑541‑2221.
Original reporting: Organ Mountain News (Las Cruces / Doña Ana County) — read the source article.
