Retro / Midcentury Modern / Industrial
Description
Photography call for art for The View partner gallery (new residential building in Frisco Rail District). Theme: Retro / Midcentury Modern / Industrial. VAGF members only. Up to 5 JPEG submissions (fee $10 for first 3; $2 each additional for up to 2 more). 2D hanging work size 16"x16" min to 60" max (each dimension) not including frame. Some works may be purchased for permanent placement or included in rotating art gallery; price must be included in Notes section. Value $100–$1,000; 20% donation commission to VAGF.
Notes
Host: Visual Arts Guild of Frisco. Partner gallery: The View, residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco at 3rd and Ash St, developed and owned by CAP Multifamily. Submission: VAGF members only (non-members may join VAGF online prior to submission). Submit up to five images as JPEG. Submission fee: $10.00 for first 3 images; option to purchase two more submissions for an additional total of $4.00 ($2 per additional entry). Please include the price of the artwork in the Notes section. Theme: Retro / Midcentury Modern / Industrial. Medium: Photography. Artwork requirements: 2D hanging artworks only; size at least 16" x 16" and up to 60" maximum (each dimension at least 16 inches and no more than 60 inches; NOT including the frame). Sales: purchase transactions handled by VAGF; VAGF retains 20% donation commission from all sales generated through the show. Value at least $100 and maximum $1,000. BIO and Artist Statement guidelines: BIO condensed third person summary, one paragraph, no more than 50 words. Artist Statement first person, up to 3 paragraphs, up to 250 words. Deadline/notification: submission deadline April 15, 2026. Artists notified of purchase offer or acceptance by April 20, 2026. Delivery: artworks accepted for permanent placement and rotating showcase must be delivered to the building located at 3rd and Ash St on Sunday, May 17, 2026, between 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Failure to bring during drop-off time results in exclusion. Pickup: rotating gallery accepted artwork pickup date to be announced with acceptance email; estimated duration of exhibition 4 months; dates subject to change due to construction. Failure to pick up (once announced) results in storage fees of $25 per day starting with pickup day. Meet the Artists event: will be scheduled later. Hanging/framing: ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame; saw hook hanging not accepted. Works on 1/2"–1" canvases should be framed. Works on 1 1/2"–2" canvases need neatly painted edges if not framed. Calendar invites: artists accepted receive calendar invites from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com. Removal restriction: artwork must stay in all VAGF exhibitions until pickup time on pickup day and must be signed out; removal without written permission by VAGF board member may incur significant penalties; emergencies/changes must be communicated to info@vagf.org. Partner gallery owners cannot give permission for release without written approval by VAGF board member. Contact info@vagf.org; call/text 214-770-6154. Liability/insurance: by registering, artwork on display in public at artist’s own risk; VAGF not responsible for damage/loss; artists should provide their own insurance. Use of images: images submitted may be used for marketing/promotional purposes related to this show or future shows.