Juror announced for Fresh Ideas 2025
Fresh Ideas 2025 is the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s annual esteemed juried exhibition showcasing the best artworks among artists 18yrs and older living in the entire state of Texas. Artworks are showcased in the beautiful 2,400 sq ft Main Gallery at the Lewisville Grand Theater.
Every year the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL) carefully considers the juror for this prestigious exhibition.
The VAL is excited to announce this year’s juror is Exhibition Curator and Artist: Du Chau.
Biography
Du Chau, born in Vietnam and now based in Dallas, Texas, exemplifies the pursuit of passion across multiple disciplines. After relocating to the U.S. in 1981, he started his career in clinical laboratory science and currently serves as the Pathology Technical Coordinator at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. However, his artistic journey flourished after studying at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, leading him to earn both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
His artwork has been exhibited across the U.S., including at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and the Amarillo Museum of Art, and featured in collections at the Curaumilla Art Center in Chile and the CRETA Foundation in Italy. Du Chau has received numerous accolades, including the NCECA International Residency Award in 2017 and the Moss/Chumley Award from the Meadows Museum in 2024. Patron Magazine also recognized him as an Art Influencer that same year.
Beyond his work, Du Chau co-founded the Goldmark Cultural Center in Dallas, which provides studio space for 170 resident artists and cultivates a vibrant artistic community. Balancing his dual passions for art and science, he continues to impact both fields significantly.
Artists living in Texas are invited to visit the CaFE website to review the Prospectus with all the submission requirements. Submission Deadline is July 29, 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Exhibition Dates: August 16 – September 13, 2025
Curator: Crystal Nelson
Juror: Du Chau
Location: Main Gallery at Lewisville Grand Theater