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CALL FOR ART: Deep In The Heart
Submission Dates: Friday, January 16, 2026 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Deep In The Heart: A Group Exhibition
We cherish the moments that shape our sense of place - childhood memories, family traditions, familiar landscapes, or the echo of “The stars at night are big and bright…” These threads of Texas pride, woven into personal history, inspire the art we champion.
We're presenting an intimate group exhibition of regional art, and we invite Texas-based creators to share what you hold close to your corazón. Show us the memories, meanings, and connections that live at the center of your story.
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We welcome recently created, conceptually cohesive, gallery-ready works in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. All thoughtful interpretations - Texas-inspired or personally driven - are encouraged. Supporting our commitment to making quality art accessible to a wide range of collectors, only artwork priced at $5,000 or below will be considered.
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*Expectations for travel: Selected artists are required to attend an in-person artwork review, artwork drop-off, and the exhibition opening reception. Please ensure you are able to travel to Austin, TX multiple times within a short timeframe before applying.
Looking to submit to our future open calls?
Take a look at our submission guidelines below
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to opencall@artforthepeoplegallery.com​​
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Artists are invited to submit a minimum of 3 and up to 10 original pieces.
IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ​
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OPEN CALL - Your Artist Name​​
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IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL:​
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Artist Name:
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Where are you located? (City, State):
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Artist Bio or Website Link with Bio:
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Instagram Handle (hyperlinked):
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Why do you think you are a good fit for exhibition?
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ARTWORK LIST​
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In the body of the email, for each artwork include:
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Image # (example: #1)
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Artwork title (just plain text, no quotations or italicizing)
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Artist Name
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Medium
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Dimensions (h x w x d in inches, framed or unframed) // Ex. 24"h x 48"w x 2"d, unframed)
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Year artwork was created
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Retail Price (50% to artist / 50% to gallery)
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Additional info/ inspiration for artwork/ Artist Statement
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IMAGES OF ARTWORK​
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Please include multiple images of each artwork by either:
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Attaching them directly to the email
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Sharing a link to a folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) that contains the image. Please be sure to give access to: opencall@artforthepeoplegallery.com
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT
IF ACCEPTED
Pl​ease have your artwork ready to hang!
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2D artworks must have braided, plastic-coated hanging wire securely affixed to the back. The wire must be taught enough to ensure that the work hangs flat against the wall. Ideally the wire should be installed â…“ of the full height of the work from the top edge.
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The gauge of wire must be strong enough to support the weight of the artwork.
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If sculptural or functional, please discuss with us before you come in.