On View: BACKYARD: A Themed Exhibition
We are delighted to announce that juror Judy Tedford Deaton has selected 40 images for Backyard. A complete list of the exhibiting artists are shared below. Heartfelt congratulations to the selected artists and warmest thanks to everyone who generously shared their work for consideration. We hope you can join us for the closing reception at the Center for Contemporary Art, in Abilene, Texas on March 28, 2026 from 3-5pm.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BACKYARD ARTISTS! (Award winners and honorable mentions in bold.)
1st Place: Ashton Thornhill | 2nd Place: Saba Sitton | 3rd Place: Gail Foley | Eliot Allen | Laurel Anderson | Frank Armstrong | Collin Bachman | Michael Banschbach | Brandin Barón | Kari Bishop | Adam Chapin | James Cooper | Chuck Davis | Sierra Dienhart | John Diephouse | Cecelia Feld | Christy Garcia | Jeanne Garrett | Jim Geitgey | Steve Goff | Tom Griffithe | Douglas Henry | Jessica Hilvitz | Marie Ketring | Gerald Klein | Walt Kosty | David Lang | Sarah Malakoff | Ellen Mitchell | Lara Moffat | Jodi Pena | Jelisa Peterson | John Puffer | Dave Shafer | Robert Silance | Beckwith Thompson | VC Torneden | Jo Ann Wanamaker | Corey Williamson | Debra Witter
Check out the online gallery here!
The 2026 Print Program is now available!
2026 Members' Print Program
TPS is proud to offer the following exclusive selection of four beautiful prints as part of our Members' Print Program. Join or renew with TPS at the Friend, Patron, or Benefactor level and choose from this collection of prints by Jim Geitgey, Steve Goff, Marilyn Maxwell, Marcy Palmer. For $195 or less per print (which includes shipping and handling), this work could be yours! All images are signed by the artist. Please note that each print is part of a special TPS limited edition. So join or renew at the Print Program level before your favorite print is no longer available!
More information here!
TPS News
2026 Members' Print Program
›One of these prints can be yours!
Check out our inspiring collection of 2026 prints as part of our Member's Print Program.
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