The Eclectika is excited to announce our upcoming open call ‘Ether / Light’, a photography exhibition dedicated to historical, alternative and traditional photographic processes and their exploration of light, time and materiality. The juror for this exhibition is artist, educator, and Assistant Gallery Director for The Eclectika, Lauren E. Allen. ‘Ether / Light’ is open to all artists over the age of 18 and reside in North Texas. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works in any historical, traditional or alternative photographic medium. Digitally printed images are welcome if the creation was founded within a material process. Submission fee for the show is $10, payable through our website. Deadline to submit is Friday, April 17 at midnight. Full details in submission form.

2026 PROSPECTUS - RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY (RCAS)501c3 60th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition & Sale Hanging dates, April 27, 2026 through May 26, 2026 Funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission MISSION The mission of this project is to provide to a diverse group of artists a place to exhibit their artwork. This will be accomplished in an art exhibition where they can display their work in a public gallery setting. CALL FOR ARTISTS The theme of the exhibition is, Celebrating 60 years of Art for Everyone. Artists are invited to create 2D works of art. Artist Prompts: Line, shape, color, and the use of space within an artwork that depicts the artist’s vision. Creativity and originality that demonstrates a quality representation. The show is open to all amateur artists in the state of Texas over the age of 18 years. The artwork must be original artwork created by the submitting artist. The RCAS Board of Directors reserve the right to refuse any artwork for any reason without refunding entry fees. Submitted work must be available for exhibition for the entire duration of the exhibition. Art must be appropriate for viewers of all ages. No nudes, religious or political content will be accepted.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE • Artists of all experience levels • Art lovers & collectors • Community members with original artwork to share You may submit: • Artwork you have created or • Original artwork you have previously purchased or collected ARTWORK GUIDELINES • Must be original, handmade, or one-of-a-kind • Any medium welcome (painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc.) • All pieces must be priced at $50 or less • Artwork should be ready to display if possible (framed, wired, or table-ready) This is a judgment-free, inclusive show—all styles, skill levels, and voices are welcome. SALES & SUPPORT Contributors may choose one of the following options: • 75/25 Split: 75% to the artist, 25% to Panther City Artists • Full Donation: 100% of proceeds support Panther City Artists’ community art programs All participating artists and contributors will be given a tax write off. All Artwork will need to be dropped off by April 30th at 6:30 pm.

Theme Prompt: Celebrate the joy of making without rules, the freedom of experimenting without fear, and the pure pleasure of getting lost in the process. Bring serious work made with a playful heart, or playful work made with serious intention. Bring color for the sake of color. Bring chaos. Bring delight. Any medium. Any subject - or no subject. The only requirement is this: make something that reminds you of why you love to make things.

Each year the Oak Cliff Cultural Center accepts applications from visual artists and curators for solo and group exhibitions to occur the following calendar year. Selected artists and curators are invited to present an exhibition in the OC3 Gallery after review by the Gallery Programs Coordinator/Curator and OC3 staff. Awardees will work directly with the Oak Cliff Cultural Center Gallery Program Coordinator on planning, installing, and marketing the exhibition. Awardees receive an honorarium, marketing support, and the opportunity to participate in the OC3 Frequencies podcast.

Theme Prompt: Do you love the great outdoors? Do you love the open water? How about flying high above it all? Yes, to all three? Then congratulations, this is the perfect exhibition for a talented artist like you! Share your talents and perspectives about land, sea and air using any medium you choose. Acrylic, watercolor, oil, gouache, collage, mixed media, photography, sculpture, etc.