The Fall Art Show 2026

Deadline: 41 days left
Entry fee: $45
Award: $4,000
Location: Granbury, Texas
Exhibition window: Oct 1, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026
Applicants notified: Sep 7, 2026

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About

Submit up to 3 original artworks in various media (excluding photography and AI) for juried exhibition with cash prizes.

Overview

The Fall Art Show, presented by the Lake Granbury Art Association and running for over 50 years, is an open juried exhibition of original artwork. Accepted work is exhibited in the historic Shanley House Gallery in Granbury's cultural district, which overlaps the popular Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts. In 2025, approximately $12.5k of work exhibited in the Fall Show sold.

Key Dates

Entry Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Acceptance Notification Begins: Monday, September 7, 2026 (by email)
Art Delivery Ends: Monday, September 28, 2026
Official Opening: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Reception and Awards Presentation: Saturday, October 17, 6–8 p.m.
Show Closes: Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m.

Eligibility

All artists 18 years of age and over
Artwork must have been executed in the last 3 years
Original work only; work done in a class or under instructor guidance is not eligible
Artwork must not have been previously exhibited in any LGAA sponsored juried competition
No AI art; no nudes

Media & Categories

Painting: oil, water media, acrylic
Drawing: charcoal, graphite, pastel, pen and ink, pencil
Dimensional Fine Art: glass, ceramics, clay, fiber, sculpture, leather, metal, wood, jewelry
Mixed Media and Graphics: mixed media, collage, printmaking, digital art

Submission Requirements

Maximum 3 entries per artist
Images: 1 image per entry; 3 images for sculpture (left, center, right views with main view designated)
Submit through CAFé (Call for Entry) page only

Fees

$45 for 1 entry
$10 for each additional entry (maximum 3 entries total)
Payment by credit card or PayPal via CAFé application

Awards

$1,000 Best of Show Award
Total of at least $4,000 estimated in prizes

Delivery & Pickup

Accepted Submissions Due On-Site: September 28, 2026 (no late entries accepted)
Hand-delivered: Sunday, September 27, 4–7 p.m. or Monday, September 28, 3–7 p.m. at Shanley House Gallery, 224 North Travis Street, Granbury, TX 76048
Shipped artwork must arrive by September 28, 2026; must include reusable shipping carton and pre-paid return address label; artist is responsible for insurance
Earlier delivery arrangements must be made only with show Chairwoman Eden Duncan Gilbreath (emails must start with Subject: RE: FALL SHOW 2026 To Chairwoman)
Pickup: Sunday, November 15, 4–7 p.m. or Monday, November 16, 3–7 p.m.
Return of shipped artwork begins: November 16, 2026

Media accepted

acrylicceramicscharcoalclaycollagedigital artfiberglassgraphitejewelry

Award: $1,000 Best of Show Award and a total of at least $4,000 estimated in prizes.
Entry fee: $45 for 1 entry, $10 for each additional entry (maximum 3 entries)
Entries per artist: Up to 3
Eligibility: Open to artists 18 years and over; artwork must have been executed in the last 3 years and not previously exhibited in an LGAA sponsored juried competition.
Audience: 18 years of age and over
Contact: GranburyArtFallShow@gmail.com

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