Call Description

$15,000 In Awards, including $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 2, 2025

Artspace111 and the Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce an open call for submissions for the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by renowned Texas artist Jon Flaming. The total 2025 prize amount is $15,000, with a $10,000 first prize, newly named the Edmund Craig Memorital Award. The Edmund Craig Memorial Award honors the memory and legacy of Kenneth Craig Johnson and Stan Edmund Sewell, who were great supporters of the arts.

The exhibition will be open July 26 - August 23, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 26 from 6-8pm. Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 5pm, and Saturday 11am - 2pm. 

Contemporary 2D and 3D works that follow the requirements detailed in the prospectus are eligible for acceptance, artwork selected by the juror from the eligible submissions will be included in the exhibition at Artspace111 and are eligible for awards. As mentioned above, over $15,000 will be awarded to the best works in show selected by the Juror, and the $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2025. Awards are supported by the Love Texas Art Foundation. 

Artists selected for the exhibition will be notified by June 27, 2025 and award winners will be announced at the opening reception event on Saturday, July 26, 2025 by Jon Flaming, the juror. 

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Prizes (totaling $15,000)

• Edmund Craig Memorial Award: $10,000 + opportunity to show at Artspace111 in a group or solo exhibition in 2026
• Second Prize: $2000
• Third Prize: $1000
• Honorable Mention (x4): $500

Awards will be announced and disbursed at the Opening Reception on July 26, 2025.

About The Juror 

Jon Flaming, Artist 

Jon Flaming (pronounced Fleming) is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his design, illustration, modern interpretations of cowboys and cowgirls, often depicting them in a heroic light. His fine art focuses on small-town Texas and the Southwest, reflecting the idiom of Texas regionalism. Flaming's work brings warm recollections of earlier, simpler roots, while simultaneously magnifying awareness of social change and transformation underway in Texas. Jon’s modern interpretation of the Western art genre has earned him a loyal following of fans and collectors. Stetson, Tecovas, YETI, the John Wayne family and others have collaborated with Jon to promote their brands. Jon’s work resides in the permanent collections of the Amon Carter Museum of Art, Tyler Museum of Art, Museum of the Southwest, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and The Grace Museum. This September, Jon will once again be part of the prestigious invitational FarWest Show in Austin hosted by Mark Maggiori and Petecia Le Fawnhawk. 

@JonFlaming 

About the Edmund Craig Memorial Award

The Edmund Craig Gallery, founded in 1998 by Stan Edmund Sewell and Kenneth Craig Johnson, was a Fort Worth art gallery that showcased their shared passion for the arts. The gallery featured an extensive collection of work by local, national, and international artists, spanning a diverse range of mediums. While deeply rooted in their Fort Worth community, Stan and Kenn made the decision to close the gallery and pursue new opportunities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There, they enjoyed a peaceful retirement in their home adorned with art they’d collected over the years. They remained forever connected to Fort Worth through their love of TCU and TCU sports, which they tuned into at every possible chance. 

Following their passing in 2021 and 2022, their daughter, Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka, have continued to advocate for the arts in their honor. The Texas Juried Exhibition reflects the values shared by Katie and her late fathers—celebrating artistic diversity and fostering inspiration across all creative disciplines. 

The recipient of the Edmund Craig Memorial Award will receive $10,000 and an opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2026.

About Artspace111

Located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, Artspace111 specializes in the exhibition of Contemporary Texas Art. In 1980, twin brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg established Artspace111, converting a historic 1911 building into artist studios and a small gallery space in order to support and celebrate the work of local artists. Since 2007, Margery Gossett has been the Owner/Director of Artspace111 and has further developed the space into a celebrated and distinguished 3,000 square foot art gallery. In addition to the year-round schedule of solo and group exhibitions, Artspace111 designs corporate and private art collections for clients throughout the country and hosts special events in its distinctive gallery and sculpture gardens. Artspace111 is dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.

About Love Texas Art Foundation

Love Texas Art Foundation's mission is to celebrate Texas art and artists, providing both financial support and resources to artists through the funding of the Texas Juried Exhibition. Love Texas Art Foundation aims to create a thriving community where art is accessible, artists are recognized, and the rich tapestry of Texas culture is celebrated. Love Texas Art Foundation continues the legacy of Love Texas Art Gallery. Love Texas Art Foundation received non-profit status in March of 2024.

Support the Love Texas Art Foundation with a donation here: https://artspace111.com/love-texas-art-foundation/

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Timeline & Important Dates

Call Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025

Juror Deliberations: June 11 - 23, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: by June 27, 2025

Shipping/ Receiving of Artwork: Receiving artwork July 16  – July 19, 2025 (Selected artists will receive an email with detailed dates and instructions.)

Exhibition Dates: July 26 - August 23, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 6-8pm

Shipped Return of Artwork: Shipped out by Sept 5, 2024

In Person Pick Up: August 26 - 29, 2025 (Specific times and instructions will be emailed to participating artists)

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Application Requirements

The following is required to be considered as eligible for Texas Juried Exhibition: 

• Artists must be 18 years and older and residing in the state of Texas.
• Artists must apply to the call for submissions through CallForEntry.org (CaFE). No exceptions.
• Artists must pay the submission fee.
• Artists must submit at least one artwork to be considered eligible, and follow the eligibility criteria for 2D and 3D work in this prospectus.
• Artist must submit a short artist statement.

Entry Fee

$50 for one image submission, additional entries $5.00 each, limit 6 images.

File Upload Requirements 

Use this link to learn about the CaFE file requirements:

https://www.callforentry.org/preparing-your-image-files-for-upload/

Artists Supporting Artists 

Artspace111 is pleased to announce a collaboration with EASL, the Emergency Artists Support League, a North Texas non-profit providing grants to artists experiencing emergency need. A portion of proceeds from sales of artwork in the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition will be allocated to directly support EASL. Learn more about EASL

Sales Of Artwork 

All submitted works must be for sale, all sales of artwork will be processed through Artspace111. Proceeds from the sale of artworks in the exhibition will be split 50% to the artist/ 50% with the gallery, meaning the gallery will retain 50% commission on any work sold while on display at Artspace111. The gallery has up to 30 days after the exhibition closes to submit payment to artists whose works have sold. 

Pricing Of Artwork 

Note to Artists: The gallery will use the price submitted to CaFE as the RETAIL price for the artwork, while the artwork is on display at Artspace111. Keep in mind the retail price will be split 50/50%. 

Insurance & Liability

• Work will be insured at Artspace111 but not in transit.
• The gallery will not assume responsibility for work improperly framed, hardware Improperly installed on artwork, or artwork poorly packaged for shipping.
• Images of accepted work may be used for promotional purposes and featured in an exhibition marketing material.

Artwork Delivery/ Shipping/ Installation Requirements

- 2D and 3D Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping work to and from the gallery. Artists must include a return shipping label with shipped work. 

- Artwork Delivery and Shipping instructions will be emailed following the jury process.  

- Your work of art should be ready to install and should have hardware installed that will allow for immediate installation by the gallery with no adjustments to the pieces necessary.  NO EXCEPTIONS — ARTWORK MUST HAVE HARDWARE INSTALLED FOR IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION.

Eligibility Criteria

2D Eligibility & Mediums

- Open to artists 18 years and older residing in the state of Texas.

- All artwork must be submitted through CallForEntry.org (CaFE), emailed entries will not be accepted. 

- Contemporary original 2D work in any media including painting, prints, drawings, photography and digital images. 

- 2D work cannot exceed a framed size of 62 inches wide or 90 inches high. This size limit must include the entire work and include the dimensions of the frame. Artwork that exceeds these dimensions will be disqualified. 

- All work must be original (no reproductions), produced within the last two years, and not previously shown at Artspace111. If your work was produced prior to the last two years, your work will be disqualified. No Exceptions. 

- All works must be for sale.

- The digital image and information for the piece submitted must be the same piece delivered to Artspace111 if selected by the juror. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any alterations or differences in submitted information will result in disqualification of eligibility. 

3D Eligibility & Mediums

- Open to artists 18 years and older residing in the state of Texas.

- All artwork must be submitted through CallForEntry.org (CaFE), emailed entries will not be accepted. 

- Contemporary original 3D work in any media. Please indicate Indoor or Outdoor. 

- 3D work intended to hang on a wall cannot exceed 60 inches wide x 90 inches in height. Free-standing indoor work cannot exceed 72 inches in any dimension. Artwork that exceeds these dimensions will be disqualified. Free-standing outdoor work must come with a proper base for installation. 

- All work must be original (no reproductions), produced within the last two years, and not previously shown at Artspace111.

- All works must be for sale.

- The digital image and information for the piece submitted must be the same piece delivered to Artspace111 if selected by the juror. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any alterations or differences in submitted information will result in disqualification of eligibility. 

Questions?

- E-mail Artspace111 — ariel@artspace111.com

Please note that staff will be available to answer questions regarding the call via email Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm, and will be available special hours Monday, June 2, from 12-5pm to answer questions. Any questions received via email past 5pm on June 2, 2024 may not receive a response from staff. Please plan to apply early!

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

The Love Texas Art Foundation and Artspace111 wish to extend heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors who have contributed significantly to the success of the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition. We acknowledge: 

Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

M2G Ventures

Artsy Scoop Magazine

Cassco

Kim Darden

Matthew Rainwater 

Frost Bank