Chicano Group Art Exhibition
Description
Group art exhibition exploring the evolving identity, impact, and influence of Chicano and Hispanic art and culture in the United States. Accepts 2D and 3D works (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts and ceramics). All artwork must be for sale; Art on Main takes a 40% commission on sales. Online submission only via Jotform; max three works per artist. Eligibility: artists 18+; youth 16–17 allowed with parental/guardian approval. Content must be appropriate for all ages.
Notes
Curated by Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel. Presented by owner and gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude at Art on Main. Key dates: - Call for Art opens Friday, January 9. - Call for Art closes (extended) Friday, March 20 at 11:59pm (originally listed as Monday, March 16). - Acceptance notification: Friday, March 27 (originally listed as Monday, March 23). - Art drop off: Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, 10am to 5pm each day. - Installation date: April 4. - Exhibition dates: April 9 – May 2, 2026. - Gallery hours: Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment. - Opening reception: Saturday, April 18, 6–9pm. - Closing reception: Saturday, May 2, 1:30–4:30pm. - Takedown date: May 3. - Art pick up: after closing reception Saturday evening, May 2, or Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm. Eligibility: - Call open to all artists, 18 and older. - Open to youth artists 16–17 in all visual media with parental/guardian approval. Fees: - Entry fee: $5 for three submissions; entry fees are non-refundable. - Exhibit fee: $5 for up to 3 pieces (non-refundable) (stated as “Exhibit Fee: $5 for up to 3 pieces, Entry fees are non-rufundable”). Submission guidelines: - All art must be submitted online only at https://pci.jotform.com/ArtonMain/chicano-art-exhibition (also shown as www.jotform.com/ArtonMain/chicano-art-exhibition). - Please no emails, texts, or social media DMs for submitting art; any art submitted these ways will not be accepted. - Artists may submit a maximum of three works of art for the curator’s consideration. - Content must be appropriate for all ages. Sales/commission: - All artwork must be for sale. - Art on Main will take a commission of 40% of any work sold. Media requirements: - 2D art not to exceed 40 in. wide x 48 in. tall. - 2D art must be framed or on gallery wrapped canvas, hangable (wired or with 3D hooks; no sawtooth hangers) or it will not be accepted. - Curators have the right to refuse any art that does not adhere to these rules. - 3D works cannot exceed 60 in. height, 24 in. width, and 24 in. depth. - Weight limitation: each crated or packaged work must not exceed 50 lbs. - For 3D pieces requiring a pedestal, indicate if you have a pedestal that can be used. - The gallery will not install any hardware required to hang the piece; the artist must submit art that is ready to hang/install. - Artist should indicate on the back of the piece their name, the name of the piece, and contact info. - Works of photography and drawings must be framed (per hangable art rules). - Provide, if possible, a pedestal for sculptural works that are not designed to be hung. - Any special install instructions must be included when submitting. Shipping/returns: - Any art shipped to the gallery must come with return instructions should the work not be sold. - Art on Main Gallery is not responsible for shipping art back to the artist. - Artist must provide shipping materials, instructions, and a prepaid shipping label or some form of payment for any return shipping charges. Artwork photos: - Submit high-resolution image files; image of only the art with no background on the sides. - Submission platform accepts files up to 5MB. Gallery agreement / selection: - Curators make the final decision; they review photographs of completed artwork only; curator’s decision is final. - Unless otherwise communicated by the artist to the curator, permission to use photos of accepted entries for promotional and educational purposes is considered permitted. Delivery, liability, and insurance: - Accepted artwork delivered after scheduled drop off dates will not be included in the exhibition. - Art on Main not responsible for damage, loss, or wear and tear while in transit; reasonable care once received. - Unless otherwise communicated, Art on Main will provide insurance on works of art; if a work is not accepted for insurance the artist will be notified and may choose to include it without insurance by signing a waiver releasing Art on Main from liability. - Art on Main not responsible for art damaged due to malfunctioning hanging/installation hardware provided/installed by artists. - Artists may purchase coverage separately from their own insurance providers. Questions/contact: - info@artonmaindallas.com Venue/address (as listed): Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75226.
Event Information
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