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Hill Country Arts Focus today announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Art Hop exhibit, which will take place Oct. 2 - November 1 in Georgetown Texas. The month-long juried event showcases approximately 100 works of Texas artists age 16 and up. Art Hop is free and open to the public at the Georgetown Public Library and Lamppost Coffee just off the “the most beautiful town square in Texas.”
The call for entries is now open for submissions in six categories of visual art: representational and abstract 2-D, representational and abstract 3-D, photography and digital art. Deadline to apply is August 20. Submission fee is $45 - $55, depending on the number of submitted works. Winning artworks will receive cash and prizes totaling $4,600.

For qualifications, rules, and instructions, including contact information, go to Hill Country Arts Focus today announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Art Hop exhibit, which will take place Oct. 2 - November 1 in Georgetown Texas. The month-long juried event showcases approximately 100 works of Texas artists age 16 and up. Art Hop is free and open to the public at the Georgetown Public Library and Lamppost Coffee just off the “the most beautiful town square in Texas.”

The call for entries is now open for submissions in six categories of visual art: representational and abstract 2-D, representational and abstract 3-D, photography and digital art. Deadline to apply is August 20. Submission fee is $45 - $55, depending on the number of submitted works. Winning artworks will receive cash and prizes totaling $4,600. Qualifications, rules, and instructions, including contact information, are detailed at (https://www.entrythingy.com/d=georgetownartworks.com?start=list)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the planning and designing of advanced, simultaneous commercial interior design projects. Create functional and aesthetic designs that help boost productivity, increase sales, attract customers, or enhance a work space.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the project work plan from inception to completion including, but not limited to: primary communicated with Sales and Project Management; establishing tasks, staff and hours required; determine billing; setting deadlines, tools and deliverable required.
• Delegate preparation of drawings and specifications. Direct work of design team assigned to projects. Lead A&D and Sales teams in furniture space design.
• Document and communicate the design process in collaboration with peers and applicable departments
  Present innovative designs, accurate proposals, reports and correspondence ensuring customer project objectives are realize
• Monitor process enhancements for improved effectiveness of organizational resources
• Produce design service quotes
  Coordinate, specify and determine quantity and types of materials needed in a complete Bill of Materials to support the furniture installation
• Field verifies space dimensions, conditions and when applicable, existing furniture inventory
• Manage design punch list process during installation. Resolve all outstanding items prior to completion.
• Consult with general contractors, architects and other consultants, as needed
• Proactively communicate intent, plans, status, issues, alternatives, solutions, and resolve conflicts
• Review furniture layouts and specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency with standards and space functionality. Identify issues and resolve.
• Collaborate with Architect or Interior Designer to meet functional, aesthetic and budgetary requirements
• Thought leader for company and department policy and procedures; create, implement and use best practices
• Continually coaches and mentors less experienced staff; builds expertise of entire department; creates training material for designers and other functions with an emphasis on the design role
  Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
  KEY SELECTION AND SUCCESS FACTORS
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5 years of design and furniture specification experience required
• Minimum of 8 years in the commercial interiors industry required
  EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Interior Design from FIDER accredited school strongly preferred
• Familiar with a variety of the commercial interiors concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Solid understanding of order fulfillment process.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge appropriate to position
  OTHER/PREFERRED:
• RID, IIDA license strongly preferred
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Writer, Microsoft Word, Excel and • PowerPoint
• Ability to successfully prioritize and juggle tasks in a busy, sometimes high pressured, environment
• Ability to find new and innovative ways to deliver on the customers’ requirements
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills with internal and external customers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Negotiation, collaboration and relationship building abilities with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work and lead a diverse group of people
• Ability to multi-task and work with many interruptions
  Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/NnYXPkC7VewOoF1QVcqGkW
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Foundation Communities is seeking a competent artist or artist team to design and create two large-scale murals at an upcoming affordable housing community in East Austin in Fall 2025. Please visit the link to view the full RFP and submittal requirements. https://www.arts.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Norman-Commons-Mural-RFP.pdf

Summary Description
Supports the development and sustainability of high-quality middle school and high school Visual Arts programs.

Starting Salary: $18.45/hour
This is non-exempt, part-time position up to 25 hours per week.

Reports to: Executive Director
Under direction of ED, Studio Directors

Application Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2025

SAY Sí Teaching Artist Primary Duties and Responsibilities

STUDENT SUCCESS AND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Teach and engage students at SAY Sí and at community events.
• Develops programmatic creative youth development curriculum and internal deadlines
• Works with other program staff to ensure high standards, goals, and objectives in the program are set and met.
• In partnership with program staff, monitors board-authorized program budget, oversees purchases, and maintenance of studio’s supplies and equipment
• Collaborates with program’s staff including co-teaching artists, studio assistants, work-study/interns, volunteers, and visiting artists. This may include participating in hiring, training, goal-setting, and evaluation based on a framework established by the Executive Director/organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to program’s staff, liaisons, mentors, and students including goal-setting, project management, supervisory support, college admissions, and scholarships
• Efficiently and effectively tracks program activities, student success indicators, and other assessment as called for
• In partnership with Studio Director and administrative team, gathers quantitative and qualitative data to inform program efficacy including, but not limited, to enrollment trends, curriculum trends, demographics, and student success

CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION

• Works with administration in production of related publications, schedules, and promotional material for program’s activities, culminating events, and awards/recognitions
• Support events at SAY Sí and in the community
• Contribute to the organizational strategic planning process
• In cases of absent program staff, be ready to lead the studio in programming.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• Oversees earned income and community partnerships in relation to student success
• Assists the Studio Director and administrative staff with organization-related community partnerships and other initiatives as necessary.

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Required Qualifications:

• Degree in fine arts, and/or equivalent formal training. Work experience equivalent may be accepted (2-4 years).
• Demonstrated expertise in fine arts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: to talk with diverse audiences and build rapport with SAY Sí’s community and to write detailed descriptions for workshops, promotional material, and more.
• Exhibit basic competency in using a computer and software such as Google Drive, Google Docs, and Gmail.
• Ability to pass a standard background check

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate professional practice: performs, exhibits, publishes, maintain a healthy body of work as appropriate to the art form and cultural community.
• Written and verbal Spanish proficiency
• Experience working with youth and/or teaching in an organized setting
• Strong program management and administrative skills.

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Expectations

• Commitment to SAY Sí’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Leadership, Equity, Community and Creativity.
• Effective time and schedule management skills.
• Maintains a studio environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and positive co-instructor/intern/work study dynamics
• Be professional in demeanor: respect for community space environment, materials, rules, schedule, and property.
• Continual improvement efforts based on assessment.
• Openness to collaboration and multidisciplinary work.
• Provide authentic model for the power of artistic thinking, creating, perceiving, reflecting, and attending.
• Stays up-to-date in the disciplines offered by the studio, teaching methods, and art education generally
• Seeks out relevant professional development opportunities in the community
• Maintain positive SAY Sí representation with staff and stakeholders

To Apply:
Please send the following to operations@saysi.org no later than Monday, July 7, 2025.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references
• Any relevant work samples

This position is represented by United Professional Organizers as part of a recognized union. Terms and conditions including pay and benefits are subject to augmentation pending ongoing, inaugural negotiations between union and employer.

SAY Sí is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program sponsors an annually rotating Sculpture Tour in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District and surrounding areas of the Georgetown community.

Application Deadline: August 1st, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning June 1st, 2025, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for the 2025-2026 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour – a juried, year-long outdoor exhibition in Georgetown’s historic Cultural District and surrounding areas of the Georgetown community. Each artist may submit up to (3) sculptures for consideration.

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18.
STIPENDS: All sculptures selected for the 2025-2026 Sculpture Tour will receive a cash prize awarded by the City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Board, which includes (1) $2,000 First Prize, (1) $1,500 Second Prize, and up to (15) $1000 Honorable Mention awards. Judging will occur in October 2025, and checks will be mailed in November 2025. Prizes will be announced in October during an opening reception for the Georgetown Sculpture Tour on October 16, 2025! The Arts and Culture Program will receive a 25 percent commission on any sculpture sold during the exhibit period.

INSTALLATION DATE: Installations will take place the first week of October 2025 by appointment. Delivery and pickup are the artist’s responsibility; sculptures will be installed by City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation staff working with the artist. Sculptures will be removed in October 2026 by appointment.
APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com between June 1st and August 1st, 2025: https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit
SELECTION: From the entries submitted by the August 1st deadline, the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board will select up to (15) pieces for the 2025-2026 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour. All applicants will be notified of the board’s decision for inclusion in the tour in August 2025. Prize winners will be selected by the Arts and Culture Board in October 2025.
APPLICATION FEE: None
Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetowntexas.gov

Forklift Danceworks is a non-profit organization that activates communities through a
collaborative creative process. We challenge traditional notions of dance by redefining what it is, where it happens, and who performs it.

Forklift Danceworks seeks a highly organized Communications & Events Coordinator to support our small but mighty Development & Communications team. This part-time role will focus primarily on content creation and digital communications, while also assisting with planning and executing our annual fundraiser, Lift a Fork. The ideal candidate is a savvy communicator, visual storyteller, and team player with a passion for arts-based community work.
Responsibilities and Duties
Communications (70%)
Manage Forklift’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
Design and send bi-monthly e-newsletters and event invitations using Mailchimp.
Maintain and update website content, including performance pages, blog posts, and news items.
Organize and manage photo and video archives, coordinate with photographers and
videographers as needed.
Create simple graphics and marketing materials (flyers, signage, social posts) in Canva.
Draft or edit press releases, performance announcements, and blog posts
Ensure all communications are consistent with Forklift’s brand identity and core values.
Events & Development (30%)
Support planning, logistics, and promotion of Forklift’s annual gala, Lift a Fork, including sponsorship benefit fulfillment, email communication, signage, guest list management, and vendor coordination. Attend Lift a Fork planning meetings and the actual event as support personnel.
Support Fall artistic events, including attending events as requested and serving as event personnel.
Provide support for donor communications such as appeal letters and thank-you notes.
Assist with development-related data entry or donor tracking as needed.

Qualifications
2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit development, or related field.
Strong written communication and content creation skills.
Experience managing social media for a brand or organization.
Working knowledge of tools such as Canva, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, and website content managers (e.g., WordPress or Squarespace).
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines independently.
Passion for community engagement, the arts, and Forklift’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with events or donor engagement in a nonprofit setting.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light or Salesforce).
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Compensation & Schedule
Compensation for this part-time position will be $22-$26 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience. The candidate will work 15-20 hours per week; have a flexible schedule with some required availability during events (occasional evenings/weekends.) Forklift Danceworks is based in Austin, Texas, this is a Hybrid work model: some in-person meetings and events in Austin required.

To Apply:
Send a resume, brief cover letter, and 1–2 examples of past communications work (e.g. social media post, email campaign, or flyer) to info@forkliftdanceworks.org with the subject line: Communications & Events Coordinator Position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact Forklift Danceworks directly.
Forklift Danceworks is committed to building an inclusive workplace and increasing diversity on our team. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and other identities representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is now accepting applications for a full-time facilities manager. This position maintains an 11,350-square-foot facility and surrounding property with rotating exhibition spaces, artist studios, public spaces, staff offices, grounds, and garden, as well as two off-site storage units.

The successful candidate has prior experience managing building maintenance, repairs, and projects; exhibits flexibility and strong communication skills; and excels at problem solving and managing multiple ongoing projects. While this employee reports to the executive director, they also work closely with all staff members, artists, and volunteers in a team-oriented environment, as well as external service providers and contractors. They must be available to work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule to accommodate HCCC’s public hours, as well as occasional evening events.
To learn more and apply, visit https://crafthouston.org/about/#employment

For consideration, interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to hiring@planosymphony.org, using the subject line “FA Application.”

Any questions about this position may be directed to hiring@planosymphony.org. A full job description can be found at https://planosymphony.org/work-with-us/
The Finance Assistant is a key member of Plano Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) team, focused on supporting the Director of Finance and Business Operations. The Finance Assistant will engage in activities for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and financial reporting. The role requires access to confidential financial information, necessitating a review of criminal history to protect the business and its patrons. The position will perform business operations and other finance functions as requested, providing personalized service to engage and enrich their experience with the PSO.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a competitive hourly wage, paid time off, and flexible scheduling. The Finance Assistant will report directly to the Director of Finance and Business Operations.

This position requires duties performed in-office 20 hours per week on weekdays. No work-from-home/remote option is available for this position at this time. Some nights and weekends are required.

The PSO maintains offices at 1635 Dorchester Drive in Plano and has programming throughout the year at a variety of venues throughout Plano and surrounding communities.

For consideration, interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to hiring@planosymphony.org, using the subject line “PS/SEM Application.”

Any questions about this position may be directed to hiring@planosymphony.org. If a writing sample is not available, please contact the email address above for an alternate option. For a full job description, see https://planosymphony.org/work-with-us/

The Patron Services & Special Events Manager (PS/SEM) is a key member of Plano Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) team, focused on building customer and donor relationships. The PS/SEM, with support from office administration, addresses patron and donor needs through high-quality customer service and event management, providing personalized service to engage and enrich their experience with the PSO. The PS/SEM also has creative input for development and marketing campaigns across all mediums including print, social, and digital media.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The Patron Services & Special Events Manager will report directly to both the Director of Development and the Director of Patron Services & Marketing and work in collaboration with volunteers, board members, and event chairs.
This position requires duties performed in-office 9:00-5:00 pm weekdays. No work-from-home/remote option is available for this position at this time. Some nights and weekends required.

The PSO maintains offices at 1635 Dorchester Drive in Plano and has programming throughout the year at a variety of venues throughout Plano and surrounding communities.

About Texas Performing Arts
Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. One of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S., TPA is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape. TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theater, Bass Concert Hall. Its public programs include Broadway in Austin; an international season of dance, theater, music and more; and the Texas Welcomes series of national touring artists. TPA is part of UT’s College of Fine Arts and engages students across the university in creative experiences.

Purpose
The Director of Production is responsible for the technical production of more than 250 Texas Performing Arts events each season. Productions range from touring Broadway to popular concert and comedy artists to the full range of performing arts genres. Reporting to TPA’s Managing Director, the Director of Production leads a team of 12 in production management, audio/video, staging/rigging, and lighting. The position balances planning and administration with active engagement in day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities

Leadership and Planning: Maintain a culture of production excellence across TPA’s activities. Instill a backstage work ethic characterized by consistency, attention to detail, safety, and creative problem-solving. Lead the production team, including hiring, management, scheduling, and professional development. Develop and manage the departmental operating budgets. Develop and maintain organization-wide plans for technical systems replacement and back-of- house maintenance to ensure TPA’s venues operate at or above industry standards. Maintain the production department’s processes and standard operating procedures. Maintain accurate venue specifications and plans. Maintain business relationships with labor providers, vendors, and as-needed employees. Maintain knowledge of historical, current, and emerging industry practices. Evaluate and adopt new production technology throughout TPA’s operations. Oversee the management of TPA’s technical equipment inventory, including resources primarily used by other TPA departments or shared between university programs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with production stakeholders and peers across the university, in the region, and nationally. Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures including hiring, staff management, timekeeping, and purchasing.

Production Management: Provide overall supervision to technical planning of TPA’s events, ensuring that the event sponsor’s objectives are fulfilled and budgets are maintained. Review and negotiate project requirements, specifications, budgets, and schedules. Advise the programming department and other event sponsors on technical needs of potential and confirmed events. Guide TPA’s production, lighting, audio/video, and staging/rigging supervisors to effectively coordinate periods of multiple back-to-back productions. Lead allocation of equipment and labor resources across consecutive or concurrent projects.

Support event settlements and budget reporting. Serve as technical advisor to TPA’s self-produced events and new works in development.
Education and Mentorship: Develop opportunities for UT students to build their network and gain professional experience through TPA’s productions. Maintain a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, and professional development for students, employees, and contract workers.
Other duties as assigned.

The Cedars Union
Manager of Development & Marketing
Full-Time | Exempt | Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Dallas, TX
About The Cedars Union (CU)
The Cedars Union is a nonprofit arts incubator supporting North Texas artists through studio space, tools, training, and community. As we prepare to transform the Boedeker—our historic ice cream factory—into a permanent home for the arts, we’re looking for a strategic, creative, and relationship-driven professional to help power our next chapter.

Position Summary
This cross-functional role blends fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. The Manager will lead individual and institutional giving efforts, marketing campaigns, donor communications, and event management. You’ll help build systems, strengthen artist visibility, and grow support for CU’s mission. This is a pivotal opportunity for someone excited to shape how Dallas supports its artists—and to be a visible champion for creative community-building.
Key Responsibilities:
Development

• Manage gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor stewardship
• Oversee annual fund, Friends of CU program, and donor portfolio (20–40 individuals)
• Pursue sponsorships, in-kind support, and grant opportunities
• Lead fundraising and cultivation events (currently 1 major fundraiser, 6–8 donor events, 3–5 prospecting events/year)
• Play a leadership role in the capital campaign (timelines, cultivation, coordination)
  Marketing & Communications
• Develop and implement social media, email, and content strategy
• Manage digital and print collateral, performance tracking, and brand consistency
• Coordinate website updates, media outreach, and impact storytelling
  Organizational Leadership
• Represent CU in the Dallas community; support strategic growth initiatives
• Manage budgets and calendars for development/marketing
• Provide administrative support to leadership and assist with team-wide operations
  Ideal Candidate:
  We’re looking for someone who thrives building relationships, telling compelling stories, creating systems, and making big ideas happen, especially in environments where initiative and adaptability are key. You might have 5+ years in nonprofits—or you may bring equivalent experience in fundraising and communications from another path.
  You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
• Proven success in fundraising, relationship-building, and donor engagement
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
• Energized by a challenge and motivated to help build something effective and meaningful from the inside out
• Experience with CRMs (we use Little Green Light), Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing, and social media platforms
• A genuine passion for the arts, equity, and community
  Additional Requirements:
• Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends as needed)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., have a valid TX driver’s license, and reliable transportation
  Work Environment:
  Hybrid model with an on-site-first preference. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The Cedars Union is committed to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
  Benefits:
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Vision & Dental, PTO
• 401(k) (non-matching)
• Free CU Membership
  Pay:
  The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience and alignment with the role.
  To Apply
  Visit: https://www.cedarsunion.org/current-jobs
  Questions? Contact: info@cedarsunion.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS
BODYSPACES – CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2025
London | September 05 – 18, 2025
Deadline: June 27, 2025
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for BODYSPACES, the first appointment of CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2025, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space from September 05 to September 18, 2025.

CANVAS is an international Art Fair that will showcase collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2025 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
The word “canvas” was used for the first time in Italy in the 14th century, and it has become the most common support medium for oil painting, replacing wooden panels. Over the centuries, the canvas’ meaning has changed, starting from paintings, through photographic and cinematographic film, exploring the human body, to the digital world. Canvas is the creatives’ common ground, on which they can express themselves.

BODYSPACES is about the perception of our body, the first step for the appropriation of our identity. The bodies are the spaces for human experimentation, for the achievement of humanity and its overtaking. The contemporary bodies are composed of corporal and virtual elements influenced by physical and psychical actions. The artistic work on the body’s hybridisation will create a new concept of humanity starting any kind of possible life in a contemporary multicultural society.
We invite artists to express, through their artistic research, the relationship between the body and human life, celebrating the new identities in contemporary times.

CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR consists of 2 main events:
– BODYSPACES from September 05 to September 18, 2025
Deadline for applications is June 27, 2025 (11.59 PM your local time)
– VISIONS from November 21 to December 04, 2025
Deadline for applications is June 27, 2025 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organisations, governments and their representatives; the logos of their sponsors will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events. Artists are free to take part in one or more events.

To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com

Attention Texas women artists! Texas Vignette today announced a call for entries for its seventh-annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Oct. 2-4, 2025, at its new Dallas Design District location, On The Levee. The three-day juried event showcases works exclusively by Texas women artists, promoting exceptional yet underrepresented regional talent. Maggie Adler, a veteran museum curator and arts advocate with more than 20 years of experience, will serve as curator. The fair is free and open to the public Oct. 3-4, with a ticketed Preview Benefit on Oct. 2.

The call-for-entries is now open. Deadline to apply is June 27, and selected artists will be notified by Aug. 1. Submission fee is $36. For qualifications/rules, details, and instructions, go to texasvignette.org/call-artists.
The Vignette Art Fair is unique in that it is fully submission-based, curated in an exhibition-style setting, and solely spotlights the work of women artists. Most significantly, 100% of all sale proceeds go directly to the artists.
Please see below for the release. For Adler’s headshot and photos from last year’s event, go here:
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/xbq1q0fcjfhb07e15i02s/AHqwqyGpRd2QGzCa5qAf3oA?rlkey=ftgxtu0s7elf5vo2h0nxddo20&e=1&dl=0 )

Civic Art Project for Simon Minchen Park
Budget: $190,500.00
Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 6:00 PM CST
Location: 4900 W Fuqua Street, Houston TX 77045
Eligibility: Greater Houston Area
To submit, visit here.
Only applications sent via Submittable will be considered.
Summary
The South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority (SPORA) requests the submission of qualifications from artists or artist-teams to design, fabricate, and install major permanent works of public art for the Larry V. Green Memorial at Simon Minchen Park. Commissioned works may be accessioned into the City of Houston’s Civic Art Collection.
Larry V. Green was the first council member to represent Council District K, which was created in 2011 and spans from the edge of the Texas Medical Center into a portion of Fort Bend County. He began his term in office in January 2012 and served two terms. He was succeeded by the current District K Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum in May 2018.
Green grew up in the Hiram Clarke community in District K, graduating from James Madison Senior High School. He continued his education at the University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and then attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he graduated with his Doctor of Jurisprudence. Prior to his work in public service, Green worked as a successful trial lawyer for 25 years.
Green leaves a legacy of growth, prosperity, and green spaces in District K. He was responsible for bringing nearly $2 billion dollars of economic development projects into District K, including street repairs, expansions, and infrastructure improvements, a new HPD substation, a senior citizen center, and leading many programs to support and champion small businesses in the district, many of which remain in business today.
As part of his Klean It Up/Green It Up campaign, in 2015 Council Member Green unveiled 31 mini murals painted on traffic signal electrical boxes around District K, the first of hundreds of mini murals which are now seen on electrical boxes throughout the city. The former council member also led multiple tree planting campaigns which brought natural beauty and shade areas into the district.
Known to many in his district as a friend and a determined advocate, Green is remembered for his charismatic, fun, and robust presence and his dedication to his community. This memorial project honoring Larry V. Green is envisioned as an uplifting memorial that will pay homage to his life and service to District K. The selected artist will be required to seek input and feedback from the community throughout the design process to ensure this memorial represents the Green family and the District K community.
Scope of Civic Art Project and Artwork Requirements
This opportunity seeks the completion of a large-scale outdoor sculpture or installation.
Commissioned artworks will be subject to the following requirements:

• Artworks should be family-friendly and suitable for public display to a diverse and international audience.
• Artworks must be free of safety hazards.
• Artworks must meet or exceed City of Houston ADA requirements.
• Artworks should be resistant to graffiti and vandalism and require minimal maintenance.
• Artwork must have an expected life span of at least 20 years.
  Eligibility
  THE FOLLOWING ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:
  Open to all Houston Area Artists and artist-teams over 18 years of age. “Houston Area Artist” is defined by the following:
• Born in the Greater Houston Area or
• Currently residing within in the Greater Houston Area: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, or Waller counties
• Artist/Artist Team must be able to work at the required scale and have the availability to accomplish by the deadline
  FOR GALLERIES INTERESTED IN APPLYING ON BEHALF OF ARTISTS
• Galleries submitting applications for more than one artist must submit individual applications for each applicant.
  o If multiple artists are included on the same application the submission will be marked as ineligible.
  THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:
• City of Houston or South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority employees.
• Elected City Officials, South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority Board Members and their immediate family.
• Houston Arts Alliance employees, Board members, Advisory Board members, and their immediate family.
  Applications not meeting all eligibility criteria or application requirements will be withdrawn from consideration.
  Location and Site

1. Simon Minchen Park, 4900 W Fuqua Street, Houston TX 77045
2. Lighting, sound, seating, planters, or other infrastructure may be an element in the work.
3. See linked site plans and images for more information.
   a. Artwork location Images: LVG_Artwork_Location.pdf
   b. Find out more: https://www.houstontx.gov/ecodev/tirz/9.html
   c. About TIRZ 9: https://www.tirz9.org/our-purpose/
   Budget
   The budget of $190,500.00 is inclusive of all work including, but not limited to, design proposals, artists’ fees, design, engineering, permitting, insurance costs for each year of the project, lighting, software, studio and project administration, travel, fabrication, all materials, installation, and required documentation.
   Application Requirements
4. Artist(s) resume or CV, relevant information for any other key team members (3 pages maximum per artist or team member)
5. Artist Biography (250 words maximum)
6. Statement of Intent/Concept Brief (1,000 words maximum)
   Statement of Intent - A Statement of Intent is a declaration of your plans and your ideas for a specific project. A SOI is your chance to demonstrate your personality, professionalism, qualifications, and enthusiasm for a project.
7. Artist Statement (500 words maximum)
   Artist Statement - An artist statement is a written description of your work that helps the audience access or understand your artistic work. The purpose of the artist statement is to inform, add context, and present process and conceptual ideas to the viewer, which may include sources, ideas, and materials in your current practice.
8. Digital images of completed artworks. Applicants should submit up to ten (10) images in JPEG format only with each image no larger than 2 MB. Each image should include information about artist, title, year completed, dimensions, material, commissioning entity, and budget or price (as applicable) for each image provided.
   Selection Process
   Qualifications will be reviewed by a panel of arts professionals/artists and SPORA stakeholders and subject to the following criteria:

• The artist’s submission demonstrates their ability to effectively engage with communities and/or involve the community in the project in a meaningful way.
• The artist’s submission demonstrates their ability to create site-specific artwork which responds to the creativity, legacy, and spirit of Council Member Larry V. Green.
• The artist’s work demonstrates an artistic voice, perspective, or aesthetic that is appropriate for this location and project.
  Contracting
  Selected semi-finalists will be placed under contract with HAA for the completion of a comprehensive concept design proposal for the artwork project. The selected artist will be placed under contract with HAA for the completion of a comprehensive design, fabrication, and installation of artwork for the project. The selected semi-finalists and finalists must be able and willing to sign contracts for design and commission.
  Sample Contracts:
• Attachment A1 - Artist Services Agreement for Conceptual Design Services
• Attachment A2 - Artist Services Agreement for Final Design, Fabrication, and Installation Services
  Selected artists will also be required to sign a Visual Artist Rights Act (VARA) Waiver with the City of Houston. View a sample of the waiver HERE.
  Timeline
  All dates are subject to change.
• Artist Info Session # 1** June 3rd, 5:30 PM CST
• Artist Info Session # 2** June 11th, 10:30 AM CST
• RFQ submission deadline: Tuesday, July 1st, 6:00 PM CST
• Date RFQ notification: Week of July 14th
  The following section only applies to artists who advance to the RFP phase
• RFP released to finalists: Week of July 14th
• RFP deadline: Week of August 18th
• Artist proposal presentations: Week of September 1st
• Selected artist notified by: September 5th
• Project completion: May 2026
  HAA will also host two (2) artist information sessions about the open call via Zoom. Click here for more details and to register for a session.
  Session 1 Tuesday, June 3rd, 5:30 PM CST
  Session 2 Wednesday, June 11th, 10:30 AM CST
  Contact
  For questions and/or more information, please direct all inquiries to:
  Houston Arts Alliance - Civic Art Department
  Subject Line: Larry V. Green Memorial
  civicart@haatx.com
  Please submit all questions in writing via email no later than Monday, June 23 to civicart@haatx.com. Questions will be answered as they are received and no later than Wednesday, June 25.

Submit your artwork for the 2025 Texas Disability Employment Awareness Month poster contest.
This annual contest is held in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
WINNERS RECEIVE:

Thousands of views of your art with poster distribution

The chance to share your story across Texas!

Social media promotion

Chance to be featured in a future promotional calendar
WHO CAN ENTER?

Texas artist with a disability

All visual art welcome (i.e., paintings, drawings, or sculpture)

No Al-generated art allowed
HOW TO SUBMIT:

Submit up to three entries

Formats accepted: Digital image on CD, disc, email attachment, or USB (.jpg or .git)

High-resolution photo
Email: GCPD@gov.texas.gov
Or mail to:
NDEAM Poster
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711