Muleshoe Art Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The annual spring art show features a variety of mediums and a fajita luncheon.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:23pm

The Muleshoe Art Association is hosting its 50th annual spring art show from April 6-9 at the Bailey County Senior Center in Muleshoe. The show will feature a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal/pastel/pencil, photography, and mixed/miscellaneous media. Cash prizes will be awarded, and a fajita luncheon is scheduled for April 9 followed by the awards presentation.

Why it matters

The Muleshoe Art Association has been a fixture in the community for half a century, providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and celebrate the vibrant creative culture of the region. The longevity of the annual spring art show is a testament to the enduring passion for the arts in Muleshoe and the surrounding areas.

The details

The art show will be judged by Jon Birdsong, and entries will be accepted from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, April 6. The fajita luncheon, with tickets priced at $6, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CDT) on April 9, followed by the awards presentation at 2 p.m. (CDT).

  • The Muleshoe Art Association 2026 annual spring art show will be held from Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9.
  • Entries for the art show will be accepted from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, April 6.
  • The fajita luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CDT) on April 9.
  • The awards presentation will take place at 2 p.m. (CDT) on April 9.

The players

Muleshoe Art Association

A local art organization that has been hosting an annual spring art show for the past 50 years, providing a platform for artists in the Muleshoe and surrounding areas to showcase their work.

Jon Birdsong

The judge for the 2026 Muleshoe Art Association annual spring art show.

Bailey County Senior Center

The venue hosting the 50th annual Muleshoe Art Association spring art show.

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The takeaway

The Muleshoe Art Association's 50th annual spring art show is a testament to the enduring passion for the arts in the local community, providing a platform for artists to showcase their talents and celebrate the vibrant creative culture of the region.