Days remaining to deadline: 60
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $25.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: National
State: Texas
Event Dates: 8/1/25 - 10/4/25
Jury Dates: 5/19/25 - 5/23/25
| Location | The Kemp Center for the Arts West End Gallery 1300 Lamar Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Exhibition Dates | August 1, 2025 – October 4, 2025 |
| Entry Fee | $25 (up to 3 pieces) |
| Submission Deadline | Friday, May 16, 2025 |
| Acceptance Notification | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
| Juror | Arts Council Wichita Falls galleries staff |
| Judge | Marianela de la Hoz (marianeladelahoz.com) |
| Prizes | First, Second and Third Place awards ($500, $250, $100) |
The Arts Council Wichita Falls will select 100 pieces for the exhibition ACWF Small Works 2025. The work will be displayed in our West End Gallery from August 1 – October 4, 2025. Artwork must be no larger than 5” x 7” and be wall mounted. All media will be considered, including paint, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture (wall-mounted), digital, and photography.
Awards
The judge is internationally acclaimed miniaturist Marianela de la Hoz. First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded $500, $250, $100. Additional prizes for People’s Choice and other selection may be made at the discretion of the Arts Council.
These awards will be announced at the opening reception. Award money will be distributed within 30 days of award announcements.
Important Dates
| Call for entries opens | March 3, 2025 |
| Call for entries closed | May 16, 2025 |
| Contract signed | June 2, 2025 |
| Artwork delivery | July 15, 2025 |
| Installation | July 28 – 30, 2025 |
| Exhibit open to the public | August 1, 2025 |
| Exhibit closed to the public | October 4, 2025 |
| Deinstallation | October 6 – 10, 2025 |
| Unsold Artwork returned | October 18, 2025 |
Application Requirements
• Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration.
• Artwork should be in a completed state (no proposal drawings or incomplete work).
Eligibility Criteria
Artwork
• Artwork must be no larger than 5” x 7” (not including frame)
• Artwork must be wall mounted.
• Artwork must be original work.
• All pieces should have secure wire hanging hardware.
• All media will be considered, including paint, prints, mixed media, sculpture (wall-mounted), digital, and photography.
• All accepted artists must sign a contract to be included in the exhibit.
• All accepted artists must sign our guidelines agreement to be included in the exhibit.
Shipping/Delivery
Artwork must be received at the Kemp by Tuesday, July 15. Artists are responsible for shipping artwork to and from the exhibit. Artists must include a prepaid return shipping label at the time of installation.
Sales
Artwork does not have to be for sale. If artwork is sold, the ACWF will take a 30% commission on the listed sale price and manage all Texas sales tax transactions and reporting. Artists will receive any available information about the purchaser for their client list.
About the Arts Council Wichita Falls
The Arts Council is a non-profit community organization providing education, arts experiences, and the promotion of creative expression for artists, students, and residents of all ages and backgrounds. Through classes, community programs, and art events we provide artistic opportunities and community collaboration. Over 90% of our arts programming is available free to the public, allowing equitable access to people with diverse arts experience.
The Arts Council Wichita Falls is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and not a subsidiary of any government agency or organization.
For further information contact Jeannette at galleries@artscouncilwf.org or 940-767-2787 ext 117.