San Marcos Community Gallery Call for Artists - Fall 2026 Show
Submit an artist bio and up to three artworks available for loan for the duration of the exhibition for consideration in the Community Gallery's October 2026–March 2027 exhibit.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 17 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- San Marcos, Texas
- Exhibition window
- Oct 1, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Sep 10, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 24" max dimension
About
Overview
The Community Gallery at City Hall invites local artists to submit their work for the gallery's October 2026–March 2027 exhibit. Shows in the gallery will be bi-annual and highlight local and regional artists. Established in 2024, the Community Art Gallery is housed in the lobby of City Hall as a space to share art with residents and visitors and to elevate the arts in the community.
Eligibility
Open to artists aged 18 and over from Hays, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties. Employees of the City of San Marcos Destination Services Department and City Manager's Office are ineligible.
What to Submit
Applicants must submit an artist bio and up to three artworks available for loan for the duration of the exhibition. Entry forms must be filled out online via CaFE and artwork photos received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Media & Size
All 2-D and 3-D media that can be safely hung on the walls are eligible to be submitted. Art sized between 8"x10" at the smallest and 24"x36" maximum, with a weight limit of 30 lbs. per artwork. Content must be apolitical, non-violent, and G-rated; no nudity is allowed.
Preparation & Labeling
Pieces must come ready to hang with hardware installed as close to the top as possible to avoid the artwork hanging forward at an angle from the wall. Attach a secure label to the back of each artwork that includes your name, the title of the work, and the price.
Sales & Fees
There are no entry fees for the exhibit. Art may either be for sale or marked not for sale (NFS). If the work is not for sale, please include an insurance value on your entry form. The gallery retains no commission for sales; any sales must be conducted directly between the artist and buyer. If sold, artworks must remain on the wall for the duration of the exhibit unless a suitable replacement is approved.
Selection & Criteria
A three-member jury will select pieces for this exhibit. Space is limited, and inclusion in the show is not guaranteed. Selection criteria may include, but is not limited to: quality or merit of the artwork; cultural diversity of artwork; and reputation of artist.
Key Dates
- Aug. 12–31, 2026: Submission window open
- Sept. 1–9, 2026: Applications reviewed, artwork recommended, preliminary selections
- Sept. 10, 2026: Artist notification
- Oct. 3, 2026: Art intake from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Oct. 2026–March 2027: Exhibition dates
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- No commission - you keep 100% of sales
- Eligibility
- Open to artists aged 18 and over from Hays, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties; employees of the City of San Marcos Destination Services Department and City Manager's Office are ineligible.
- Audience
- Artists aged 18 and over from Hays, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties
- Size & format
- Art sized between 8"x10" at the smallest and 24"x36" maximum, with a weight limit of 30 lbs. per artwork.
- Also worth noting
- Art sized between 8"x10" at the smallest and 24"x36" maximum, with a weight limit of 30 lbs. per artwork.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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