The 2026 Call For Texas artists
Call Opens april 22nd 2026
DEADLINE: Monday, June 1, 2026
$20,000+ In Awards, including $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award
In partnership, Artspace111 and The Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce the Call for Texas Artists for the 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by juried by Terri Provencal, Publisher and Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine. 2026 prize amounts total $20,000 +, including the $10,000 first prize, Edmund Craig Memorial Award. The Edmund Craig Memorial Award honors the memory and legacy of Kenneth Craig Johnson and Stan Edmund Sewell, who were great supporters of the arts. The award includes $10,000 to the award recipient and the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2026. This prestigious accolade stands as one of the largest financial prizes for artists in the Texas art scene, celebrating the talent and creativity of artists across the region.
The exhibition will be open July 25 - August 29, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 5pm, and Saturday 11am - 2pm.
Artwork submitted to the Call For Texas Artists through CallforEntry.org will be considered by the Juror for the exhibition. The call will open on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 and the deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026. Artists based in Texas with artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D mediums are eligible to apply. Artists should read the full prospectus for eligibility requirements.
Artists selected for the exhibition will be notified and announced by June 26, 2026 and award winners will be announced at the opening reception event on Saturday, July 25, 2026 by the juror.
Visit Artspace111.com for more information.
The 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition | Juried by Terri Provencal
Exhibition Dates: July 25 – August 29, 2026
Opening Reception
Artspace111
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time TBA
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Important Information and Dates:
- Call Opens: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Link to apply will be posted on social media, website, and artists may apply directly through www.callforentry.org/
- Deadline to apply to the call: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Juror: Terri Provencal, Publisher and Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine
- Selected artists will receive notification of acceptance by: June 26, 2026
Prizes and Honorariums (totaling $20,000+)
- Edmund Craig Memorial Award: $10,000 + opportunity to show at Artspace111 in a group or solo exhibition.
- Second Prize: $2000
- Third Prize: $1000
- Honorable Mention (x4): $500
- All Selected Artist Honoraium: $150 to each artist selected for the Texas Juried Exhibition
About the Edmund Craig Memorial Award
The Edmund Craig Gallery, founded in 1998 by Stan Edmund Sewell and Kenneth Craig Johnson, was a Fort Worth art gallery that showcased their shared passion for the arts. The gallery featured an extensive collection of work by local, national, and international artists, spanning a diverse range of mediums. While deeply rooted in their Fort Worth community, Stan and Kenn made the decision to close the gallery and pursue new opportunities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There, they enjoyed a peaceful retirement in their home adorned with art they’d collected over the years. They remained forever connected to Fort Worth through their love of TCU and TCU sports, which they tuned into at every possible chance.
Following their passing in 2021 and 2022, their daughter, Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka, have continued to advocate for the arts in their honor. The Texas Juried Exhibition reflects the values shared by Katie and her late fathers—celebrating artistic diversity and fostering inspiration across all creative disciplines.
About the Juror
Terri Provencal
Publisher & Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine
Terri Provencal is an award-winning publisher, editor, and cultural advocate based in Dallas. She is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Patron Magazine, the leading voice for the visual and performing arts in North Texas, as well as the publisher and editor-in-chief of the official Dallas Arts District Guide. Since launching Patron in 2011, she has built it into a vital print and digital platform connecting artists, collectors, institutions, and civic leaders.
Throughout her career, Terri has championed artistic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. She created Patron’s annual Art Influencers feature to recognize diverse voices shaping the arts ecosystem and has led numerous editorial and public programs that foster meaningful cultural dialogue. Prior to founding Patron, she launched more than a dozen regional publications across North Texas and Houston, earning a reputation for identifying emerging markets and building community-focused media brands.
Under her leadership, Patron received the 2021 Arts Partnerships Award from the Business Council for the Arts at the Obelisk Awards. A frequent moderator, speaker, and board member, she is an active leader in the contemporary arts community and a recipient of career achievement awards in publishing. She also supports major philanthropic initiatives, including TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art benefiting amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art, and serves on the auction committee for Art for Advocacy benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. In 2026, she will serve as juror for the Texas Juried Competition sponsored by the Love Texas Art Foundation and hosted at Artspace 111.
Through her entrepreneurial vision and advocacy, Terri continues to elevate the cultural landscape of North Texas and beyond.
About Artspace111
Located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, Artspace111 specializes in the exhibition of Contemporary Texas Art. In 1980, twin brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg established Artspace111, converting a historic 1911 building into artist studios and a small gallery space in order to support and celebrate the work of local artists. Since 2007, Margery Gossett has been the Owner/Director of Artspace111 and has further developed the space into a celebrated and distinguished 3,000 square foot art gallery. In addition to the year-round schedule of solo and group exhibitions, Artspace111 designs corporate and private art collections for clients throughout the country and hosts special events in its distinctive gallery and sculpture gardens. Artspace111 is dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.
About Love Texas Art Foundation
Love Texas Art Foundation's mission is to celebrate Texas art and artists, providing both financial support and resources to artists through the funding of the Texas Juried Exhibition. Love Texas Art Foundation aims to create a thriving community where art is accessible, artists are recognized, and the rich tapestry of Texas culture is celebrated. Love Texas Art Foundation continues the legacy of Love Texas Art Gallery and is a non-profit extension of Artspace111. Love Texas Art Foundation received non-profit status in March of 2024.
Support the Love Texas Art Foundation with a donation here: /love-texas-art-foundation/
Sponsor thank you!
Artspace111 wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors who have contributed significantly to the success of the 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition. We acknowledge:
Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka
Frost Bank
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Kim and Glenn Darden
Anonymous
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for their invaluable support and their commitment to the growth and vibrancy of the Texas art scene in 2026, for more information about becoming a sponsor for our 2026 exhibition, please email ariel@artspace111.com or visit /love-texas-art-foundation/