Scrambled Art Bowl: Head-to-Head Artist Contest Kicks Off Soon

Continuing the ancient rivalry between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State football teams, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, representing Oxford, will host the first Scrambled Art Bowl against Starkville Area Arts Council.

The head-to-head battle will feature artists recruited from each community, showcased at Uptown Coffee in Oxford beginning with a grand kickoff Nov. 5. Grab your favorite brew and come cheer on your favorite team.

“The director of the Starkville Area Arts Council, John Bateman, challenged the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, as both communities are cultural training grounds in Mississippi,” said Wayne Andrews, YAC director.

The battle will continue throughout the month of November to coincide with the 2018 Egg Bowl, holding out until after Black Friday when the final score will be announced. Each sale will be considered a touchdown, and the victorious team will take home the golden paintbrush.

Starkville Area Arts Council Director John Bateman said, “College football and arts place our communities (and state) on a national playing field. We think this is an engaging way to highlight that phenomenal talent in Mississippi comes in a variety of forms.”

Each Arts Council is recruiting their team of 11 area artists, who will be featured on the walls of Uptown. Local artists who are ready to hit the canvas and throw some clay can join their home team by applying online at www.oxfordarts.com or www.starkvillearts.org. The art contest is open to all Mississippi artists with no cost to apply. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19.

For more information contact Yoknapatawpha Arts Council at 662-236-6429 or www.oxfordarts.com or Starkville Area Arts Council at 662-324-3080 or www.starkvillearts.org.