Our Commitment to You
With all of these exciting changes, we want to assure you that entry costs will remain minimal for our 
art teachers. We are committed to keeping the show accessible while elevating the overall experience 
and recognition for participating artists. Entry fees will remain $5 per submission.
 
These enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to celebrating the extraordinary creativity and 
professionalism of TAEA educators. We look forward to seeing the incredible work our members will 
share and to honoring the remarkable talent within our community.
Stay tuned for the 2026 entry forms coming in August! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach 
out to Members Art Show Chair Robin Perkins at rperkins@gainesvilleisd.org
Ruthie Partin is a multidisciplinary artist, tattooist, 
and muralist based in Gainesville, Texas. She is the 
owner of Bold Hearts Tattoo and manages multiple art-
driven companies, bringing together fine-art training, 
entrepreneurial vision, and a deep commitment to creative 
community building.
Ruthie holds a B.F.A. in Studio Fine Art from East Central 
University in Ada, OK, where she focused on large-scale 
metal sculpture, pottery, and other sculptural media. 
She went on to earn a Master of Arts from the University 
of Oklahoma, and will begin pursuing her Ph.D. in Arts 
Administration in 2027.
Her artistic practice spans custom tattoo design, large-
scale murals, and fine art, often defined by expressive 
linework, symbolic imagery, and strong emotional narrative. Working alongside her husband and 
creative partner, Charles Partin, she has contributed to several public art projects throughout Oklahoma 
and Texas.
Ruthie continues to shape the region’s creative landscape through her studio work, public art, and the 
growing network of art businesses she leads.
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