‘The purpose of the Texas Art Education Association Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event is to recognize exemplary student achievement in visual art through individual and original expression of ideas applying the elements and principles of art based upon research of art media and art history’.

This event is the visual arts equivalent to UIL competition and is held to the same academic eligibility requirements.  

‘All participating students must be academically eligible on the day of the JR VASE event, in accordance with the TEA UIL Side by Side Academic Requirements (No Pass/No Play).’

Students are provided the opportunity to bring artworks created in their art classes to a regional event where they are interviewed by a certified juror who evaluates their work based on a standard based rubric and their understanding of the art processes involved in the development of their artwork.

This is a very difficult competition, but a well rewarding one especially for those who want to continue in the arts in the future!