Call Description

$20,000 In Awards and Honorariums, including $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 1, 2026

The Love Texas Art Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for the 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by Terri Provencal, Publisher & Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine. The total 2026 prize amount is $20,000, with the $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award, awarded to the First Place Prize winner. 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 is hosted by Artspace111 and will be open July 25 - August 29, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 25, 2026. 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 $20,000 will be awarded to artists in the exhibition, including $15,000 to the artists with the best works in show selected by the Juror, and the $10,000 First Place Edmund Craig Memorial Award will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2027. As a new benefit for 2026, the Love Texas Art Foundation will award a $150 honorarium to every artist selected for the Texas Juried Exhibition.

Artists selected for the exhibition will be notified by June 26, 2026 and award winners will be announced at the opening reception event on Saturday, July 25, 2026 by the juror. 

Visit Artspace111.com for more information.

Prizes (totaling $20,000+)

• Edmund Craig Memorial Award: $10,000 + opportunity to show at Artspace111 in a group or solo exhibition in 2027
• Second Prize: $2000
• Third Prize: $1000
• Honorable Mention (x4): $500
• All Selected Artist Honorarium: $150 to each artist

Awards will be announced and disbursed at the Opening Reception on July 25, 2026.

About The Juror 

Terri Provencal

Publisher & Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine

Terri Provencal is an award-winning publisher, editor, and cultural advocate based in Dallas. She is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Patron Magazine, the leading voice for the visual and performing arts in North Texas, as well as the publisher and editor-in-chief of the official Dallas Arts District Guide. Since launching Patron in 2011, she has built it into a vital print and digital platform connecting artists, collectors, institutions, and civic leaders.

Throughout her career, Terri has championed artistic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. She created Patron’s annual Art Influencers feature to recognize diverse voices shaping the arts ecosystem and has led numerous editorial and public programs that foster meaningful cultural dialogue. Prior to founding Patron, she launched more than a dozen regional publications across North Texas and Houston, earning a reputation for identifying emerging markets and building community-focused media brands.

Under her leadership, Patron received the 2021 Arts Partnerships Award from the Business Council for the Arts at the Obelisk Awards. A frequent moderator, speaker, and board member, she is an active leader in the contemporary arts community and a recipient of career achievement awards in publishing. She also supports major philanthropic initiatives, including TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art benefiting amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art, and serves on the auction committee for Art for Advocacy benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. In 2026, she will serve as juror for the Texas Juried Competition sponsored by the Love Texas Art Foundation and hosted at Artspace 111.

Through her entrepreneurial vision and advocacy, Terri continues to elevate the cultural landscape of North Texas and beyond.

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 2027.

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 1, 2026

Juror Deliberations: June 9 - 23, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: by June 26, 2026

Shipping/ Receiving of Artwork: Receiving artwork July 16 -18, 2026 (Selected artists will receive an email with detailed dates and instructions.)

Exhibition Dates: July 25 - August 29, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 25, 2026 (Time TBA)

Shipped Return of Artwork: Shipped out by Sept 5, 2026

In-Person Pick Up: August 29 -31, 2026 (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/artwork submission, additional entries $5.00 each, limit 6 images/ artwork entries.

File Upload Requirements 

Use this link to learn about the CaFE file requirements:

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

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 to the Artist /50% to the Gallery. 

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. 

FAQ:

1) "Does my artwork need to be framed?" If your work is selected by the Juror for inclusion in the exhibition, your artwork needs to be professionally presented. Some works do not need to be framed to be professionally presented.  However, your work does need to have the correct hardware for installation. For paintings without a frame, we ask for gallery wrapped, clean or painted edges. 

2) "Do I need to ship my artwork to Artspace111?"  If your work is selected by the Juror for inclusion in the exhibition, you will have the option to ship your work to the gallery, or hand deliver the artwork in person. You will receive drop off/ shipping instructions with your acceptance email, should your work be selected by the Juror. Acceptance/ rejection email notifications will be sent to all artists by July 26, 2026.

3) "Do you offer a voucher or coupon for the submission fee?"  No, at this time we do not offer discounts or vouchers for the submission fee. 

4) "May I edit my application once it is submitted?" You may request that your application be set to incomplete, which will allow you to edit your submissions. Requests must be received no later than May 29, 2026. 

5) "May I apply via email submission directly to the gallery?" No. All submissions must be made through CallForEntry.org (http://callforentry.org/) to be considered for the exhibition by the juror. 

6) "What are the image requirements for submission?"  Please visit the this link to learn about the CaFE file requirements: https://www.callforentry.org/preparing-your-image-files-for-upload/
Please submit the best quality images, properly cropped, and accurately representing the artwork. 

7) "I finished my application, did you receive my submission?" You can check the status of your application on your CaFE dashboard. If your submission says "received" we have received your submissions.

More 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 1, from 12-5pm to answer questions. Any questions received via email past 5pm on June 1, 2026 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 are  contributing significantly to the success of the 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition. We acknowledge: 

Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka

Frost Bank

Kim and Glenn Darden 

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Patron Magazine 

Artsy Scoop Magazine 

Anonymous

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