Show up with your Ugly Holiday Top for a chance to win $50 or THIS!
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is hosting an Ugly Holiday Top contest from 5 PM – 9 PM, during the December 1, Gallery Walk. Participants are invited to sport their ugliest Holiday-themed top to win a prize in one of two categories: the “Most Ugliest” or the “Discernibly DIY Artistry.”
To enter the contest, stop by the HSACA tent located on Central Avenue in the city parking lot near 800 Central (across from The Vault); judges will score the entry, and pictures of each entry will be posted to the HSACA Facebook page; winners will be announced after all scores have been tallied.
The “Most Ugliest” winner will receive a $50 gift certificate redeemable at one of several participating Hot Springs galleries. The “Discernibly DIY Artistry” winner will receive a one-of-a-kind ugly ornament hand-crafted by Hot Springs’ artist Lori Arnold.
When asked why it is a Holiday top contest, not a holiday sweater contest, HSACA Program Director Liz Colgrove said, “December in Arkansas does not guarantee sweater weather, and there is always a chance participants will need to decorate a raincoat. So, no matter what season shows up on December 1st, Gallery Walk will be the ugliest place to be.” The Ugly Holiday Top contest is hosted by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, a registered nonprofit, in collaboration with artist Lori Arnold, and participating local galleries. For a list of participating galleries, visit HotSpringsArts.org or Facebook: Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance.
