Emmaline Landes Wins Inaugural CADD MFA Showcase $2,500 Prize in Dallas
On September 27, Emmaline Landes, an MFA candidate from Southern Methodist University, was awarded the inaugural CADD MFA Showcase prize of $2,500, as announced during a public reception. Landes was among 11 artists featured in the showcase, chosen from a pool of 23 MFA candidates nominated by faculty across nine universities in North Texas. Her 3D painting, In the Folds, was exhibited at Galleri Urbane, alongside works displayed in 11 CADD galleries. The winner was decided through a vote by attendees. CADD President Jordan Roth shared his excitement about the event and hinted at future showcases. Additional information can be found on the CADD website.
Key facts
- Emmaline Landes from Southern Methodist University won the inaugural CADD MFA Showcase $2,500 prize.
- The award followed a ticketed public reception on Sunday, September 27.
- Landes was one of 11 artists in the CADD MFA Showcase group exhibition.
- The winner was decided by a crowd participatory vote at the end of the reception.
- The 11 artists were selected from 23 MFA candidates nominated by faculty from nine North Texas universities.
- One work by each artist was hung in 11 participating CADD galleries during September.
- Landes's 3D painting, In the Folds, was on view at Galleri Urbane.
- Finalists were scored using a rubric covering artistic strength, cohesion and development of practice, distinctiveness of voice, and overall recommendation.
- CADD President Jordan Roth said he expects the program to continue next year, though no formal vote has been taken.
Entities
Artists
- Emmaline Landes
- Jordan Roth
Institutions
- Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas
- Southern Methodist University
- Galleri Urbane
- Glasstire
Locations
- Dallas
- United States
- North Texas