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Versus: A Live Art Battle

Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 6:30 PM

EVENT INFORMATION

You’re invited to experience the creative process of the area’s most talented painters and sculptors as they create original works in just 20 minutes for the chance to present a joint exhibition in the prestigious Gladys & Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery at Mark Arts in 2027.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to watch every brushstroke and transformation of clay when 14 exceptional artists take the stage. As a guest, you will vote for your favorite artist in each round by placing poker chips into paint cans labeled with the artists’ names. Spectators vote for their favorite artist in each round by placing poker chips into paint cans labeled with the artists’ names. The top two artists in each medium advance to a head-to-head final round, where professional judges will determine the champions.

EVENT DETAILS

Meet the Artists VIP Sponsor Party

6:00 PM

Main Event Guest Check-In

6:30 PM

Live Art Battle

6:45 PM

Awards Announcement

9:00 PM

Attire: Casual chic | Heavy hors d’oeuvres and host bar

 $100 per person

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ARTISTS

2D Competitors

Kent Broberg

Emmanuel Campos

Robin Danks

Yulla Faun Vega

Kristen Hildebrand

Monica Morris

Elaine Rusk

Grace Young

3D Competitors

Troy Becker

Emily Chamberlain

Kelly Chapin Hagen

Ryan Dawson

Carol Long

Wanda Wilson

BECOME A SPONSOR

Canvas Crew | $300

  • Recognition on invitation and website
  • 2 sponsor passes to the Versus main event (June 4)
  • 2 admissions to the Crave Foodie Fair (Sept. 19)
  • 2 admissions to the Holiday Tables Exhibit (Nov. 5-8)

pARty Crew | $750

  • Recognition on invitation and website
  • 2 sponsor passes to the Versus main event (June 4)
  • 2 admissions to a Crave libation event (Sept. 15-17)
  • 2 admissions to the Crave Foodie Fair (Sept. 19)
  • 2 admissions to the Holiday Tables Exhibit (Nov. 5-8)
  • 2 sponsor passes to your choice of the Holiday Tables ARTrageous Party (Nov. 4) or Holiday Tables Girls' Night Out (Nov. 5)

Artist Sponsor | $1,000

  • Recognition on invitation and website
  • Sponsor logo or sponsor name on voting materials and near completed artwork
  • 4 sponsor passes to the Versus Meet the Artists Party and the main event (June 4)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Premier Sponsors

Aloft

Baker McKenzie

Cargill

Commerce Bank

Cox Communications

 

 

Delta Dental

Forvis

Hatchett Devlin Auto Group

INTRUST Bank

 

Artist Sponsors

Lori & Dave Bowlin

Cara Chennault-Reid & John Reid

Confluence

Dondlinger  Construction

Giovanna & Mark Eaton

Lindsay & CR Hall

 

Janet & Dave Murfin

NextLED

Priscilla & Gerald O’Shaughnessy

Stephanie & Mark Scheck

Stinson

In-Kind Sponsors

Cocoa Dolce

Docuplex

Hog Wild Pit BBQ

Kent AV

Le Luci Lighting and Design

Michael Lane McDonalds

Royal Valet

Standard Beverage

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Party Crew Sponsors

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Michelle & Byron Knight

Daniel & Chris Mackenroth

Mindy & Hal McCoy

Stev Overstreet

Sharol & Bob Rasberry

Betsy & Scott Redler

Nancy & Bob Schwan

Lynne & Bill Tinker

 

Canvas crew sponsors

Al Alfaro

Patty & Jim Armstrong

Joanna & Ryan Bendell

Sarah Briley & Chris Omlid

Emily Cassell Docking & Omar Hernandez

Ellen & Justin Cooke

Dawn & Ray Doneski

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Janice & Jeff Perkins

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Jamee & Mike Ross

Candy & Derek Shriver

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