Current Calls for Entry
24th Annual Art Connection Members’ Show
Main & Focus Galleries
Sept. 14 – Nov. 9, 2024
Reception / Meet the Artists and Bonus Summer Funday
Sept 15 from 2pm-4pm
2024 Awards Judge: Du Chau
Du Chau is an artist, co-founder of Goldmark Cultural Center and recipient of the 2024 Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award. Du Chau was also recently named as one of this year’s Art Influencers by Patron Magazine, one of nine individuals recognized for their exceptional leadership, creativity and contributions to the art community.
Entry Dates: Members may drop off their work on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 – 5 p.m. or Sunday, Sept. 8, 1 – 5 p.m. at Irving Arts Center. Out of town members are welcome to ship their artwork to arrive at the IAC by Friday, Sept. 6, 5pm. Please include paid return shipment and shipping labels or make alternative arrangements for the return of your artwork. Artwork received after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 will not be considered for the exhibition.
Fees & Entry Info
$5 entry per piece (maximum of 2 pieces per Art Connection member). Entry fees waived for Art Connection members who a have a Patron Level membership or above. All fees are non-refundable.
Art Connection Membership Information
2024 Show Prospectus, Rules, and Entry Information
Since 2001, each summer Irving Arts Center has held a non-juried exhibition featuring art created by our Art Connection members. During this show, artwork by students and professional and non-professional artists hangs side by side in the beautiful Main Gallery and the adjoining Focus Gallery. Existing and new Art Connection members are invited to submit up to two works of art. Awards will be given in three categories (Youth, Nonprofessional and Professional) as well as an overall Best of Show.
Past Calls for Entry
2022 37th Annual
Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition
ABOUT
The Texas & Neighbors Exhibition is an annual collaboration between the Irving Art Association and Irving Arts Center. In 2022 we are celebrating its 37th year. Artists from Texas and neighboring states (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma) are invited to compete.
JUROR
The Juror for 2022 is Billy Hassell, a Texas artist based in Fort Worth, renowned for his oil paintings, watercolor and lithographs. Referred to as “Mother Nature’s stylist” by The New York Times, Hassell is renowned for his ability to capture, through his art, the natural beauty of the world around him.
SUBMIT
Entries for the 2022 competition are open now through March 6, 2022.
For entry and payment, please click here.
AWARDS/CATEGORIES
The Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition offers $9,000 in awards! This year the competition will have an additional awards category Printmaking, for a total of eight media categories. The scope of the MIxed Media and Sculpture categories has also been expanded.
- Oil Painting
- Acrylics
- Water Media
- Mixed Media / Other Media (2D)
- Drawing (Dry Media)
- Photography
- Printmaking (New)
- Sculpture / 3D
PROSPECTUS
For the entry rules, please see the 2022 Prospectus.
Moving Beyond: Opportunity for Teen Artists
Moving Beyond is our first Irving Arts Center Ambassador’s Virtual Teen Art Exhibit! Our hardworking Teen Ambassador are excited for this opportunity for other teens. All entries are due online by October 31. Use the QR code for more details and to submit your art!
