In June 2025, the Arlington Museum of Art will host its first Pride exhibition, celebrating the work of artists in the LGBTQ+ community and their stories. The exhibition is a collaboration with one of the AMA’s top supporters, HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness. As part of both organizations’ missions to create a welcoming city for all communities, this annual exhibition and partnership will take place at the AMA’s new location in the Arlington Entertainment District.

Application Requirements

Applications for the juried show will open March 3rd, 2025.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Drop Off Dates: June 2-3, 2025

Public Opening Date: June 6, 2025

Public Closing Date: July 6, 2025

Pick Up Dates: July 7-8, 2025

All submissions must be completed through our online application and will not be accepted through mail or email. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline. 

CATEGORIES:

Limit two entries total per artist (For example, artist can submit one 2D work and one 3D work, or two 2D works, etc…)

2D works: including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, video, etc.

3D works: including but not limited to sculpture, ceramics, etc. 

JUROR AND PRIZES:

1. Judging is by a two-person art jury.

2. Over $5,000.00 in cash and prizes.

3. All prize monies will be awarded at the discretion of the show judges.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Application is through our website, arlingtonmuseum.org, using CaFÉ. For any questions or help, contact natalie@arlingtonmuseum.org.

There is an entry fee required for applicants. Application is $10. 

Please note that the judges will be selecting pieces for the juried show based on the digital images of the work that you submit. It is important that your photo is of the work being entered only. Please take the time to take a good photo and crop it as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria

ARTWORK GUIDELINES

All art must be ready to be hung in the show. Pieces do not have to be framed, but they must have a way to be hung or they will not be included in the show.

Size requirements: 

Maximum size (2D works) including frame not to exceed 80 inches horizontally and or vertically. 

Maximum size (3D works) not to exceed 5 feet in height.                                           

Maximum weight (2D and 3D works) not to exceed 45 lbs.**

These are standard sizes, we can make exceptions.

All work must be original, designed and executed within the last two years.

Art work does not have to be for sale, that is up to the artist's discretion. We do not sell the work, but also do not prevent the sale from happening while the work is at AMA’s premises. The work is required to stay for the duration of the show if sold.  

INSTALLATION, DEINSTALLATION, AND EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS 

All accepted entries must be exhibit-ready and equipped for exhibiting and handling. 

Please note that the HELP Center Gallery is open to everyone, and all submitted works will be viewed by children, adults, and families. 

Artist is responsible for packing and preparing all artworks for travel, and any cost of inbound and outbound shipping.

Correct and up to date information regarding the artwork and any additional information for the completion of artwork labels, marketing materials, social media posts for advertising. 

Any special installation tools (scissor lift, material lifts, etc.) need to be made aware of in advance and agreed upon by both parties at least a month (30 days) in advance prior to installation. 

Any piece that is to be rigged from the ceiling needs to be agreed upon at least a month (30 days) in advance prior to installation. Rigging calls needed are required to be done through the in-house A/V company, Inspire Technologies. 

Rigging encompasses “flying” or attaching hardware or equipment to hang points or grid- work using motors and chain hoists. For safety and insurance reasons, the AMA’s preferred in-house contractor is responsible for and must perform all rigging and provide all motors and chains down to the “hook.” 

Rigging points in the Stadium and Exhibit Hall are limited to 1000 pounds per point. Rigging plans must be submitted to the AMA team for review and approval prior to finalizing floor plans.  

TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, AND PICKUP 

SHIPPED ENTRIES

If you are mailing your accepted work, it needs to be received by May 29th, 2025. All shipped work is required to send a return shipping label of the work in the box. This is the financial responsibility of the Artist. Ship to:

Arlington Museum of Art
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, Texas 76011
HAND-DELIVERED ENTRIES

All packaging for transport of artwork needs to be marked with the artist's name, email, and title of piece. Hand-delivered accepted work will be received on Thursday, May 29th and Friday, May 30th at the following times and locations below. 

May 29-30th, 2025, 10 am - 5 pm
Arlington Museum of Art
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, Texas 76011

All artworks will be delivered to AMA's premises. All arrangements for transporting the Exhibition to and from the Artist's premises will be made by Artist. AMA will work in cooperation with the Artist in the Exhibition to determine a shipping schedule that provides adequate time for the artwork to be unpacked, installed, and repacked. 

AMA is not responsible for loss or damage to packages or freight for artwork being shipped to and from the museum’s premises. 

If necessary, AMA will pack works and will consult with the Artist on scheduling the dates and times for the delivery and retrieval of their artwork. 

RECLAIMING WORK

Work that has been exhibited must be reclaimed after the show, or provided with a self-addressed container and packing material with pre-paid shipping to be shipped back to the artist. Transportation for artwork will be arranged by the Artist and will be at the financial responsibility of the Artist. If artwork is not arranged for return or picked up by July 11th, 2025, the AMA reserves the right to forfeit the work. 
Pick up art on July 7th and 8th, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. **No work will be released before July 7th.**