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OPEN CALL

ACCEPTING ENTRIES: 

Monday, Feb. 17th
to Tuesday, Feb. 25th
2024


** Applications reviewed
& acknowledged
as they come in**
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NOTIFICATION IF ART IS ACCEPTED:
Friday, Mar. 7th, 2024


** Will not receive a notification

if artwork is not accepted**


FOR WHAT: 
Open Call for Artists & Their Art

for Group Exhibitions

 


FOR WHO:

Austin & Texas Artists

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- If Accepted, Next Exhibition Details - 
 

ARTWORK DROP OFF:
Thursday, Mar. 20th
to Saturday, Mar. 22nd
2025

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DATES:

Friday, Mar. 28th

to Friday, May 30th,
2025

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OPENING RECEPTION:

Saturday, April 12th, 12pm - 3pm

(During Second Saturdays)

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Art for the People Gallery

2801 S I-35  Frontage Rd
Suite #130
Austin, TX 78741
 

at Good Dad Studios
~ Art Complex ~
(near Oltorf & I-35)

Open Hours & Online Store

HOW TO APPLY

  • Send an email to our curator with the information asked for by AFTPG  in the body of the email with your photos attached to the bottom of the email. (refer to instructions below)
     

  • EMAIL : Lynnie Goodman (Creative Director & Curator) - Lynnie@artforthepeoplegallery.com
     

  • Put in the SUBJECT LINE of your email application: 

    • ARTIST OPEN CALL - Your Artist Name

INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL APPLICATION

  • Artist Name:
     

  • Where you are located (City, State): 
     

  • Artist Website Link:
     

  • Instagram Handle Hyperlinked:
     

  • Why do you think you are a great fit?
    (This is for artists who are applying for the first time or it's been awhile)

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  • ARTWORK LIST

  • ----- In the body of the email, for each artwork (up to 5 artworks), include:

    ** Use ONLY plain text, no bolding, quotations or italicizing)
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    • Image #  (example: #1)

    • Artwork title (just plain text, NO quotations or italicizing)

    • Artist Name

    • Medium

    • Dimensions ( h x w x d , using inches, clarify measurements whether framed or unframed)  // Ex. 24"h x 48"w x 2"d  )

    • Year artwork was created

    • Retail Price (50% to artist / 50% to gallery)

    • Meaning/ inspiration of artwork
       

  • Choose 5 artworks to submit and attach at least one photo per artwork.

    • Coordinate your images with the artwork details by numbering them.

    • label your images accordingly: Image Number-First Name-Last Name-Artwork Name-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art

      • Example: 1a-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Lemon-Square-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art

      • Example: 1b-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Lemon-Square-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art

      • Example: 2a-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Twlight-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art

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TIPS

  • Make sure the photos of your artwork are straightened, cropped, color corrected if needed, and showcase your artwork to the best of your ability.
     

  • horizontal artwork is highly desirable (a lot of collectors are looking to put a horizontal artwork above their couch, fireplace, bed, etc.)
     

  • We love variety! Please send us your best work whether its orientation is vertical, horizontal, square, sculptural, etc.

AFTER ARTWORK SUBMISSION (PLEASE READ)

  • You will receive a response acknowledging the initial submission of your application.
     

  • If your artwork is accepted, AFTPG will give a response by Friday, March 7th and then instruct you on what to do next.  
     

  • If your artwork is not a good fit at this time, you will not be receiving a response. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, please contact:

ADDITIONAL OPEN CALL FAQ

OPEN CALL FOR ALL MEDIUMS: VISUAL & FUNCTIONAL ART

  • Visual & Functional Art

  • 2D art & 3D art

  • Painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.

  • No specific theme

  • You create it! Send it in!

What are the benefits of exhibiting at Art for the People & why we receive 50% when your artwork is sold......

  • Your art is beautifully curated in our gallery with an art tag that has detailed information about you and your artwork.

  • Gallery team that is educated & knowledgable about art and "how" to sell art!

  • Eyes on your artwork through customers coming in during our open hours and while perusing and purchasing on our online store.

  • 24/7 access to your artwork via our online store.

  • Promotion through social media and website!

IF ACCEPTED:

  • PLEASE HAVE YOUR ARTWORK READY TO HANG 
     

    • wired (with coated wire)

    • Check this link to a video and materials to use.

    • HERE
       

    • If sculptural or functional, please discuss with Lynnie before you come in.
       

  • Mattes & Frames - If your artwork needs a matte and a frame, we recommend steering away from the white matte with the white frame look. Artwork in wood, black, or another color frame compliments the art better in our space. 

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