CALL FOR ENTRIES Mayor's Suite Art Exhibition
Overview
The Mayor’s Office is looking for Dallas-based African American artists to participate in an exhibition to be displayed in the Mayor’s suite.
Exhibition Timeline
Submission deadline: Friday, January 20, 2023, by 5 p.m. Not a postmark deadline Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Notification of acceptance: Friday, February 3, 2023 (by email)
Delivery of artwork: Tuesday, February 7 - Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10 am - 5 pm
Installation: February 14, 2023 Exhibition dates: February 15 – June 27, 2023
Pick-up artwork: TBD
Eligibility
- Artists must reside in the City of Dallas or within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
- Only 2D artwork will be considered; we cannot accommodate artists who exhibit artwork that requires the use of special equipment (computers, projectors, multimedia devices, etc.)
- For 2D artwork, the longest side cannot exceed 7 feet
How to Submit Entries
Please submit the following for consideration:
- Completed Artist Entry Form
- Artist statement of 50 words or less
- Artists may submit up to three different artworks to be considered (.jpeg format)
- Entries may be submitted via email, mail and/or in person to: Rosalinda Luna at luna@dallas.gov, or 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered
Notification
- Artists will be notified of selection by Friday, February 3, 2023, via email
- Works must be ready for display, including framing and a secure hanging device, if applicable. Art must be wrapped and prepared for transport.
Delivery of Artwork
- Selected artwork must be delivered to the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204 between Tuesday, February 7 - Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10 am - 5 pm
- Mailed entries should arrive at the LCC by the deadline.
- The Latino Cultural Center’s business hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am- 5 pm.
Contact Information
Rosalinda Luna, 214-671-0049 rosalinda.luna@dallas.gov
Mail Submissions to:
Latino Cultural Center Attn: Rosalinda Luna 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
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