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ACE 2026 Showcase
Come and experience the 9th annual ACE Showcase! Enjoy a night of fun, body painting, balloon art, good music, and fantastic company. Admission to the showcase is included with a 3-day registration pass.
Date + Time
Thursday, Nov. 12th, 2026
Starts at 7:30pm
*Time subject to change*
Location
Holiday Austin Midtown
600 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
Want to participate?
Register now! There are only 15 artist spots. This is not a competition; it's a showcase of artist talent and creativity! If you've never body painted or designed balloon wearables before, this is your chance to try it out without the stress of competing.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about artist participation in the showcase or need help finding a model, please text your name and email address to Valerie Leveck Vela at (956) 330-7129.
Model Information
Upon request, we offer a model package that includes the following:
- A swag bag
- Food and drinks
- Two photos
- Raffle prizes specifically for the models who volunteer their time
Models will be paired with their artists during the week of ACE. If models sign up early, they may be able to pair with their artists beforehand. To participate as a model, please text your name and email address to Valerie Leveck Vela at (956) 330-7129. She will provide further instructions on preparing for the showcase and answer any other questions.
Artist Information
Artists, we are excited to welcome you to Texas's largest body art showcase! Prior experience is not required to participate. We invite artists of all skill levels, both new and experienced. This event is not a competition; instead, it offers a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with some of the best artists in the country. Take advantage of this chance to learn from others! Feel free to ask questions, explore, and observe fellow artists' techniques.
Collaborate with your best friends or create with new friends you made at the convention. The ACE Showcase is your chance to express your artistic freedom! While we highly recommend having a design in mind, it isn't mandatory. This year's theme is Retro Arcade, but you are not required to stick to it—we want to see your unique work!
We look forward to seeing your creations at the 2026 ACE Showcase. We will have a run-through at 12:00pm and a Q&A session at 12:30pm. Then, Artists will have from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm to work on their canvases, so please plan accordingly for the last day of classes. All Artists must stop working by 7:00pm so models can line up for the showcase.
If you have further questions regarding artists and models, please text Valerie Leveck Vela at (956) 330-7129.
