Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 3/1/20
Application Closed
Entry Fee (Entry Fee: 35th Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition): $50.00
Entry Fee (Entry Fee for member of Irving Art Association (up to 3 works of art)): $40.00
Application Closed
Entry Fee (Entry Fee: 35th Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition): $50.00
Entry Fee (Entry Fee for member of Irving Art Association (up to 3 works of art)): $40.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Regional
State: Texas
Eligibility: Regional
State: Texas
The 35th 2020 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older living in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association and the Irving Arts Center. For more information see the website: TexasAndNeighbors.com
NEW for 2020! In addition to our regular categories (oils, acrylic, water media, mixed media, and drawing), we now include TWO new categories of work: Photography and Sculpture!
CALENDAR
All events will take place at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062. Visit www.lrvingArtsCenter.com for directions.
Deadline for entries Sunday, March 1, 2020
Notification of acceptance March 25
Shipped paintings arrive April 6 - 10
Hand deliveries Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 3 pm
Juror talk & Reception Saturday, April 11, 7 - 9 pm
Exhibit dates MAY 17 - JUNE 14, 2019
Reception & Awards Ceremony Sunday, May 17, 2 pm - 5 pm
Strike Sunday, June 14, 1 -5 pm
JUROR
Kristin Rivas, Director, Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas.
Kristin Rivas was born and raised in North Texas. She had a passion for fine art from a very young age and has led diverse careers in both business and banking; however, her artistic tendencies ultimately led her to the art world. After graduating from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor’s in Art History, she continued her studies within the University of North Texas’ graduate program, focusing on Abstract Expressionism. During her time at North Texas, Kristin published multiple papers on Modern & Contemporary Art in India, including the impact of the Kiran Nidar Museum and the work of Bharti Kher.
Kristin has been with Samuel Lynne Galleries since 2014 and was appointed Director in 2016. Her passion for Dallas’ art community has landed her several board positions. Most recently Kristin was elected as President of the Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA), an affiliation of established, independent gallery owners and art organizations in the Dallas area. She also serves on the Art Selection Committee for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), and volunteers with the Business Council for the Arts.
AWARDS
$9,000 in Prizes
Best of Show - $1250
IAC Award of Excellence - $800
!st, 2nd, 3rd & HM awards in seven categories
TxN Signature Status
Earned by having five paintings exhibited in the Texas & Neighbors exhibit. This designation is retroactive. A medal and certificate are awarded. Artists who receive signature status have the right to add the TXN acronym to their paintings, plus a listing with a direct link to their websites on the TxN site.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Supports: canvas, panel, paper, or yupo. Two-dimensional works must classify in one of SIX CATEGORIES:
Oil painting
Acrylic
Water Media - Watercolor, casein and gouache
Mixed Media -The use of two or more mediums, collage, calligraphy, hand-pulled prints. Collage must incorporate two-dimensional, self-created elements. No relief or three-dimensional objects, including found objects or magazine clippings.
Drawing (Dry Media)- includes Pastel, Colored Pencil, Graphite, Ink, Silver, Gold, Conte Crayon, oil pastel, markers, scratchboard, etc.
Photography (NEW for 2020) - Film, Digital, Digitally Manipulated.
Three-dimensional works must classify in the SEVENTH CATEGORY:
Sculpture (NEW for 2020) - Any materials, but must not exceed 18" in diameter, must not exceed 36" in height, and must comply with content restrictions.
Submitted works of art must be originals completed within the last two years without instructor supervision. Work must not be a copy of other artist's work (including reference photographs).
FRAMING
2-D artwork must be framed professionally, or if unframed, on a minimum 1" (or more in depth) wrapped canvas or cradled panel with all edges painted or finished. Works must be wired with screw eyes or D-rings, ready to hang, with backing. No saw tooth hangers. Plexiglas glazing only, except pastel - glass permitted.
INELIGIBLE WORKS
Computer generated, offset printed, collaborative, and previously ACCEPTED work into the Texas & Neighbors Regional Art competition are ineligible.
A2-D artwork is ineligible if more than the 50 inch MAXIMUM SIZE (including frame) in either dimension or less than the 12 inch MINIMUM SIZE in either dimension--or 144 square inches (excluding frame.) (11”x14’ is an acceptable size.)
Irving Art Association reserves the right to reject any works not meeting eligibility requirements, or deemed inappropriate to hang in the Irving Arts Center (including frontal nudity) even after the image has been accepted.
IMAGE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS
72 or greater DPI Digital Images in JPEG format - No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side. 5MB maximum image file size. (CaFE requirements.)
Images of accepted entries will become the property of IAA and lAC to be used for the catalog and other printing material, archives, web site, promotional, and educational purposes.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
Completed entry form, digital JPEG images and fees must be received by midnight on March 1st, 2020.
FEES
Entry fee of $50 allows up to 3 entries per artist. Pay by credit card or PayPal through CaFe or mail a check to Irving Art Association, P.O. Box 153581, Irving TX 75015-3581 attention EXHIBITS. Checks must be received by March 1st, 2020.
ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Members of the Irving Art Association receive $10 off the entry fee. New members may join online at time of entry and are eligible to participate in the IAA Juried Members Exhibit held in June. See www.irvingartassociation.org.
SELECTION OF ENTRIES
The juror will select 70 to 75 artworks from submitted entries. Entrants will be notified of acceptance or nonacceptance by email by March 25.
CONTACTS
John Hunter
Irving Art Association Exhibits Committee
P.O. Box 153581, Irving TX 75015-3581 972-721-8063 (voice mail) or by email (preferred) at info@texasandneighbors.com
Marcie Inman,
Director of Exhibitions & Educational Programs
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 minman@cityofirving.org (972)252-7558
NEW for 2020! In addition to our regular categories (oils, acrylic, water media, mixed media, and drawing), we now include TWO new categories of work: Photography and Sculpture!
CALENDAR
All events will take place at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062. Visit www.lrvingArtsCenter.com for directions.
Deadline for entries Sunday, March 1, 2020
Notification of acceptance March 25
Shipped paintings arrive April 6 - 10
Hand deliveries Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 3 pm
Juror talk & Reception Saturday, April 11, 7 - 9 pm
Exhibit dates MAY 17 - JUNE 14, 2019
Reception & Awards Ceremony Sunday, May 17, 2 pm - 5 pm
Strike Sunday, June 14, 1 -5 pm
JUROR
Kristin Rivas, Director, Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas.
Kristin Rivas was born and raised in North Texas. She had a passion for fine art from a very young age and has led diverse careers in both business and banking; however, her artistic tendencies ultimately led her to the art world. After graduating from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor’s in Art History, she continued her studies within the University of North Texas’ graduate program, focusing on Abstract Expressionism. During her time at North Texas, Kristin published multiple papers on Modern & Contemporary Art in India, including the impact of the Kiran Nidar Museum and the work of Bharti Kher.
Kristin has been with Samuel Lynne Galleries since 2014 and was appointed Director in 2016. Her passion for Dallas’ art community has landed her several board positions. Most recently Kristin was elected as President of the Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA), an affiliation of established, independent gallery owners and art organizations in the Dallas area. She also serves on the Art Selection Committee for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), and volunteers with the Business Council for the Arts.
AWARDS
$9,000 in Prizes
Best of Show - $1250
IAC Award of Excellence - $800
!st, 2nd, 3rd & HM awards in seven categories
TxN Signature Status
Earned by having five paintings exhibited in the Texas & Neighbors exhibit. This designation is retroactive. A medal and certificate are awarded. Artists who receive signature status have the right to add the TXN acronym to their paintings, plus a listing with a direct link to their websites on the TxN site.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Supports: canvas, panel, paper, or yupo. Two-dimensional works must classify in one of SIX CATEGORIES:
Oil painting
Acrylic
Water Media - Watercolor, casein and gouache
Mixed Media -The use of two or more mediums, collage, calligraphy, hand-pulled prints. Collage must incorporate two-dimensional, self-created elements. No relief or three-dimensional objects, including found objects or magazine clippings.
Drawing (Dry Media)- includes Pastel, Colored Pencil, Graphite, Ink, Silver, Gold, Conte Crayon, oil pastel, markers, scratchboard, etc.
Photography (NEW for 2020) - Film, Digital, Digitally Manipulated.
Three-dimensional works must classify in the SEVENTH CATEGORY:
Sculpture (NEW for 2020) - Any materials, but must not exceed 18" in diameter, must not exceed 36" in height, and must comply with content restrictions.
Submitted works of art must be originals completed within the last two years without instructor supervision. Work must not be a copy of other artist's work (including reference photographs).
FRAMING
2-D artwork must be framed professionally, or if unframed, on a minimum 1" (or more in depth) wrapped canvas or cradled panel with all edges painted or finished. Works must be wired with screw eyes or D-rings, ready to hang, with backing. No saw tooth hangers. Plexiglas glazing only, except pastel - glass permitted.
INELIGIBLE WORKS
Computer generated, offset printed, collaborative, and previously ACCEPTED work into the Texas & Neighbors Regional Art competition are ineligible.
A2-D artwork is ineligible if more than the 50 inch MAXIMUM SIZE (including frame) in either dimension or less than the 12 inch MINIMUM SIZE in either dimension--or 144 square inches (excluding frame.) (11”x14’ is an acceptable size.)
Irving Art Association reserves the right to reject any works not meeting eligibility requirements, or deemed inappropriate to hang in the Irving Arts Center (including frontal nudity) even after the image has been accepted.
IMAGE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS
72 or greater DPI Digital Images in JPEG format - No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side. 5MB maximum image file size. (CaFE requirements.)
Images of accepted entries will become the property of IAA and lAC to be used for the catalog and other printing material, archives, web site, promotional, and educational purposes.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
Completed entry form, digital JPEG images and fees must be received by midnight on March 1st, 2020.
FEES
Entry fee of $50 allows up to 3 entries per artist. Pay by credit card or PayPal through CaFe or mail a check to Irving Art Association, P.O. Box 153581, Irving TX 75015-3581 attention EXHIBITS. Checks must be received by March 1st, 2020.
ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Members of the Irving Art Association receive $10 off the entry fee. New members may join online at time of entry and are eligible to participate in the IAA Juried Members Exhibit held in June. See www.irvingartassociation.org.
SELECTION OF ENTRIES
The juror will select 70 to 75 artworks from submitted entries. Entrants will be notified of acceptance or nonacceptance by email by March 25.
CONTACTS
John Hunter
Irving Art Association Exhibits Committee
P.O. Box 153581, Irving TX 75015-3581 972-721-8063 (voice mail) or by email (preferred) at info@texasandneighbors.com
Marcie Inman,
Director of Exhibitions & Educational Programs
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 minman@cityofirving.org (972)252-7558