Call Description

Call for Artists: This call is sponsored by Conroe Art League (CAL), a member of the Lone Star Art Guild (LSAG) 

CAL Fall 2025 Virtual Judged Show
Hosted on the CaFE (Call for Entry) platform

Key Dates

Registration Opens: July 7, 2025

Registration Closes: September 7, 2025

Awards Announced: October 11, 2025 at the CAL General Meeting

CAL Gallery Take-In (for eligible winners): November 4, 2025

Eligibility

Open to artists in Texas.

Artists do not have to be a member to enter this show.

However, to enter eligible artwork in the LSAG 2026 Annual Show, artists must be a member of Conroe Art League or another LSAG league.

Entries from outside Texas will be declined.

How to Enter

All entries must be submitted through CaFE (www.callforentry.org)

Step 1: Create & Upload Your Portfolio

Upload all artwork images to your CaFE portfolio before applying to the show.
Important: If you submit before uploading all your entries, CaFE may require a new profile to add more later.

Step 2: Apply to the Show

Search for CAL Fall 2025 Judged Show on CaFE and submit your chosen artwork.

Step 3: Checkout

Complete payment. Student entries must apply coupon codes during checkout (see "Fees" below).

Artwork Image Requirements

File Type: JPEG or JPG only

Longest Side: Minimum 1,200 pixels

File Size: Under 5 MB

Do Not include frame in the image or measurements

Entry Fees

Adult Artists (over 18): $20 per artwork, no maximum

Student Artists (≤18): FREE with coupon codes

Max 3 entries per student

Coupon codes must be entered at checkout:

1st entry: STU1ST

2nd entry: STU2ND

3rd entry: reuse STU3RD

Questions: Contact membership@conroeartleague.com

Judging & Awards

Judge: Susan Sheets, website:  https://susansheets.com

Judging will be conducted online

Cash awards (based on number of paid entries) for:

Best of Show

Best Floral

Best Landscape

Best Student

Winners Eligible for LSAG Annual Show:

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

First Honorable Mention

Best of Show

Best Landscape

Best Floral

Best Student

Winning Adult CAL Members may display their work in the CAL Gallery (November 2025)

No hanging fee

One docent shift per artwork required

Docent training available

Artist Divisions

Division is based on your art experience. Artists must remain in the same division all year.  The LSAG year begins July and ends in June. For more details, please go to ConroeArtLeague.com and select the CAL Fall 2025 Judged Show tab.

Division I – Accomplished (professional-level artists, teachers, judges)

Division II – Established (experienced, actively exhibiting artists)

Division III – Emerging (3–7 years of experience, developing style)

Division IV – Novice (under 3 years experience or under instruction)

Division V – Youth (students PreK–12)

Subdivided by grade level: Elementary, Middle, High School

Artwork Categories

Click the link below for complete details regarding Categories.

https://conroeartleague.com/sys/website/?pageId=1075437

Each piece must be entered in the appropriate category:

A. Oil / Acrylic (opaque application)

B. Watercolor / Acrylic (transparent/fluid appearance)

C. Pastels (not including oil pastels)

D. Drawing (pencil, charcoal, pen, etc.)

E. Mixed Media (multiple materials/mediums)

F. Photography (minimal editing; no AI; original only)

G. Digital Art (digitally created or heavily manipulated; no generative AI)

H. Abstract / Non-Objective

I. Sculpture (3D works)

J. Studio Fine Craft (glass, textile, wood, jewelry, etc.; may be subdivided)

K. Experimental (non-traditional methods or techniques)

If unsure about category selection, contact the Show Chair.

Important Notes

No refunds for any reason

Winning artwork from Conroe Art League's Fall 2025 Judged Show must be entered into the LSAG database (http://lsag.wspub.com) to qualify for the 2026 LSAG Annual Show

If not part of an art league, choose “NONE”  as your league in the LSAG profile.

You must join CAL or any LSAG art league before the LSAG 2026 Annual Show to complete your qualifications. We hope you will choose Conroe Art League.

Need help? Contact:

Martha – membership@conroeartleague.com

Jeff – showsandexhibits@conroeartleague.com

We look forward to seeing your work in the CAL Fall 2025 Virtual Judged Show!

Application Requirements

Be sure to do the following:

Each artwork from an artist must be in the same division (I, II, III, IV, or V). An artist's artworks may be in different categories. 

Student artists =<18 are limited to 3 artworks.

The fee is $20.00 for each image submitted for individuals over 18.  School students 18 and under, may use coupons at checkout, which will make their entries free. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Rules

Artist's residence must be in Texas.

Artwork must be original and may not have been painted on by any other person and must have been completed in the last 2 years.

For each artwork specify the width, height, and depth, round up to whole inches.  Do not include the frame size in your measurements. Artist must comply with size requirements and community standards. Subject matter must be family friendly. No Nudes.

3-D Art Requirements - maximum size is 30 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 48 inches high.  Maximum weight 40 pounds.  

2-D Art Requirements - maximum width/height is 48 inches, including the frame, and may not  exceed 30 pounds in weight.

Best of Show winner is given a free 1-year membership to CAL. 

Once you submit artwork, CaFE locks your artwork and only allows certain changes. You may notify  Membership@ConroeArtLeague.com if a modification is needed. Your artwork status will be changed to Incomplete so that you can make corrections and resubmit.