{"id":124,"date":"2024-07-02T18:07:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T18:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmushfest.org\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2025-08-05T13:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:03:26","slug":"photo-contest-and-quilt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmushfest.org\/es\/photo-contest-and-quilt\/","title":{"rendered":"Photography Contest & Art Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calling All Creatives!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Show off your skills in the Texas Mushroom Festival\u2019s Amateur Photography and Art Contest<\/strong>! Whether you\u2019re snapping the perfect photo or bringing your vision to life with paint, pencil, or mixed media, we want to see how you capture the charm of Madisonville and the spirit of the festival. From mushrooms and market scenes to community moments and colorful landscapes\u2014share your unique perspective through your art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Submit your best work for a chance to win exciting prizes and have your creativity showcased at the festival. Let’s celebrate the talent in our community and the beauty that surrounds us!
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2025 PHOTO Registration Form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
2025 ART Registration Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2025 Photography Contest Rules<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
2025 Art Contest Rules<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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**Entries and checks to be mailed to P.O. Box 695, Madisonville, Tx 77864**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Amateur Photography Contest Winners <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overall Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best In Show – Zoe Hackman : “Canyon Beauty”
Best Mushroom – Aiden Fritsche : “Fungi Frenzy”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Floral Category <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Penelope Salmatanis
2nd Place : Colton Gatlin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Mushroom Category <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Holly Mullins
2nd Place : Alexandra Wilcox<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student People Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Ania Gurria
2nd Place : Harper Murr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Black & White Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Eesha Reddy
2nd Place : Brittney Buckner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Open Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Landri Carter
2nd Place : Brittney Buckner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Landscape Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Camden May
2nd Place : Aidan McLean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Animal Category <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Katelyn Henshaw
2nd Place : Cameryn Buckland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Overall Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best In Show – Teresa Cook : “Black Mushrooms”
Best Mushroom – Gina Guthrie : “Tree of Life”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Floral Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Dawn Moore
2nd Place : Daniel Finelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Mushroom Category <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Chase Zalobny
2nd Place : Novalene Thurston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult People Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Brenda Martinez
2nd Place : Carrie Dodd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Black & White Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Novalene Thurston
2nd Place : Jeff Grimm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Open Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Leigh Ellen Howeth
2nd Place : Randy Alkire <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Landscape Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Novalene Thurston
2nd Place : Gina Guthrie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult Animal Category <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place : Teresa Cook
2nd Place : Melanie Kelly <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Amateur Photography Contest Categories<\/strong>
\uf0b7 Mushrooms (B&W or Color)
\uf0b7 Nature (Landscapes, Floral, Animals\/Creatures)
\uf0b7 People
\uf0b7 Black & White
\uf0b7 Open (Photos that do not fit another category)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quilt Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step into a world of color, creativity, and craftsmanship at the Texas Mushroom Festival\u2019s Quilt Show! This cherished tradition showcases the incredible talent of local and regional quilters, with stunning displays ranging from traditional patterns to modern designs. Whether you’re an avid quilter or simply appreciate the art, you’ll be inspired by the intricate stitching, storytelling, and artistry on display. Join us in celebrating this timeless craft and the hands and hearts behind each beautiful piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All photos captured by The Madisonville Meteor<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Calling All Creatives! Show off your skills in the Texas Mushroom Festival\u2019s Amateur Photography and Art Contest! Whether you\u2019re snapping the perfect photo or bringing your vision to life with paint, pencil, or mixed media, we want to see how you capture the charm of Madisonville and the spirit of the festival. 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