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Community Art Gallery Call For Art - October 2026

Submit an artist bio and up to three 2-D or 3-D artworks available for loan for the duration of the exhibition.

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Deadline
9 days left
Entry fee
Free
Location
Community Art Gallery, San Marcos City Hall, San Marcos, Texas
Exhibition window
Oct 1, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027

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About

Overview

The Community Art Gallery at San Marcos City Hall is accepting submissions for its October 2026 to March 2027 exhibition. Established in 2024, the gallery is housed in the lobby of City Hall and serves as a space to share art with residents and visitors and to elevate the arts in the community. Shows will be bi-annual and highlight local and regional artists.

Key Dates

  • Entry deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Exhibit dates: October 2026 – March 2027

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must reside in Hays, Travis, Caldwell, Comal, or Guadalupe Counties
  • Employees of the City of San Marcos Destination Services Department and City Manager's Office are ineligible

Media & Content

All 2-D and 3-D media that can be safely hung on the walls are eligible. Work must be apolitical, non-violent, and G-rated. No nudity is allowed, even if tasteful and artistic. This is a family-friendly public venue.

Application

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 with artwork photos received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Selection

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.

Media accepted
all media
Entry fee
Free to enter
Entries per artist
Up to 3
Eligibility
Open to artists aged 18 and over from Hays, Travis, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties; employees of City of San Marcos Destination Services Department and City Manager's Office are ineligible.
Audience
Artists aged 18 and over from Hays, Travis, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties.

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