ArtCentre of Plano: For the Love of Art Exhibition 2026
Texas artists age 18+ submit up to 3 original 2D or 3D artworks for a juried exhibition with cash awards.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 17 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $250
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Exhibition window
- Oct 24, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 1, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 84" max dimension
About
Overview
The ArtCentre of Plano invites Texas artists to submit original artwork for a juried exhibition celebrating creativity and visual stories. The exhibition is the centerpiece of the ArtCentre's month-long season-opening celebration, bringing together emerging and established artists working across 2D and 3D media.
Key dates
- Call opens: July 31, 2026
- Submission deadline: August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time
- Notification: September 1, 2026
- Shipped artwork delivery: October 12-19, 2026
- Hand-delivered artwork due: October 19, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM
- Exhibition: October 24 to November 21, 2026
- VIP Art Preview: October 24, 2026, 3 PM to 5 PM
- For the Love of Art Gala: October 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- For the Love of Art and Cars: November 7, 2026, 9 AM to noon
- Pickup Party and deinstallation: November 21, 2026, 3 PM to 5 PM
- Final pickup: November 23, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM
- Return shipping begins: November 23, 2026
- Artist checks issued: December 4, 2026, should be received by December 12, 2026
Eligibility
Open to Texas artists age 18 and older. All submitted artwork must be available for sale.
Media & size
- Submit up to 3 original artworks (minimum 1, maximum 3 images)
- 2D limit: 36 inches on the longest side, including frame
- 3D limit: 36 inches wide × 36 inches deep × 84 inches high; 100 lbs maximum
Fees
- $35 for the first artwork
- $5 each for up to two additional artworks
- Maximum of three artworks
Awards
- Best in Show: $250
- People's Choice: $250
Sales & payment
All artwork sales are processed through the ArtCentre. The artist receives 50% of the listed retail price, and the ArtCentre retains 50%. The price submitted through CaFÉ is final and may not be changed after acceptance.
How to enter
Apply through CaFÉ at callforentry.org. Submit 1-3 images of original 2D or 3D artwork. Read the complete call before submitting.
About the juror
Deborah Hartigan is a Dallas-based abstract expressionist artist, sculptor, gallerist, curator, and art advisor with more than 40 years of experience. She earned her BFA from Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford and founded DHV Artworks in 2016. Her experience as both a working artist and curator provides a thoughtful foundation for evaluating artistic intent, craftsmanship, presentation, and audience impact.
- Award
- Best in Show: $250 and People's Choice: $250
- Entry fee
- $35 for the first artwork; $5 each for up to two additional artworks
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 50% on sales
- Theme
- A juried exhibition celebrating the creativity, perspectives, and visual stories of artists across Texas, bringing together emerging and established artists working across 2D and 3D media.
- Eligibility
- Texas artists age 18+.
- Audience
- Texas artists age 18+
- Size & format
- 2D limit: 36 inches on the longest side, including frame; 3D limit: 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep x 84 inches high; 100 lbs maximum
- Also worth noting
- 2D limit: 36 inches on the longest side, including frame; 3D limit: 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep x 84 inches high; 100 lbs maximum
- Contact
- [email protected]
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