Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025
Artist Notifications: November 4, 2025
Dallas artist and exhibition curator, Jose Vargas, is seeking art entries for the 2025 La Virgen de Guadalupe art exhibition. The show will be presented at the Latino Cultural Center, a facility of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, from Dec. 6, 2025 to Jan. 16, 2026.
The central theme of this exhibition is the Virgin of Guadalupe, an important and celebrated figure in Latin American religion, art, and culture. Although the symbol of the Virgin of Guadalupe is tightly connected with the history of Mexico, people from many parts of the world have found themselves attracted to the fascinating story of the dark-skinned indigenous Madonna. The feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated on Dec. 12th. According to tradition, the Virgin appeared to Juan Diego, a humble peasant, in 1531, on Tepeyac Hill just north of Mexico City.
The artwork created for this exhibition must depict the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe or must be primarily based on her image. Artists are encouraged to create unique works of art that feature original concepts and ideas, innovative techniques and great imagination. Due to the nature of the exhibition, art that is deemed offensive will not be considered.
This year will be the second time that this art exhibition will be held at the Latino Cultural Center. In the past, the art show was on display at the Ice House Cultural Center, the Bath House Cultural Center, and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Jose Vargas has been organizing and curating this art show since 1992 and is looking forward for this year’s exhibition at the Latino Cultural Center.
Artists are encouraged to contact Mr. Vargas at jvargas898@earthlink.net if they have any questions about their entries. They may also email a quick sketch of their intended design for his review (in the planning or early stages of their work, before the entries deadline) and he will offer feedback about whether or not it will work for the exhibition. Keep in mind, however, that positive feedback for a premilimary design does not constitute acceptance into the show as a final review of completed pieces will still be required.
Exhibition Schedule:
Exhibition Dates: December 6, 2025 – January 16, 2026
Delivery of artwork: Friday, November 15, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM.
Reception with the artists: Saturday, December 6, 6 - 8 PM
Art pick up: January 17, 2026 (12 PM – 4 PM)
Art Eligibility
Art in all media will be considered. No size limitation, but art on 8x10 inch is the smallest that will be considered. Art must be ready for installation at the time of delivery. Art must be wired properly. In some cases, D-rings will work, as well as sawtooth hangers.
No artwork shall be removed from the exhibition before the closing date.
Submitting Entries
No entry fee is required. Artists may enter up to two completed works of art. Images can be submitted via email, to Jose Vargas at jvargas898@earthlink.net. Please use Guadalupe as the subject of your e-mail.
Fill out the Entry Form located at the end of this document and submit it along with your images by the entries deadline.
Unless the center is notified in writing to the contrary, it is understood that the accepted artwork images can be reproduced by the Curator and the cultural center for publicity and educational purposes.
Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Selection notification : November 4th
If your artwork is accepted, you will be notified by November 4, 2025 by email.
The decision of the exhibition curator is final and undisputable.
Art Deliveries
Shipping/delivery of artwork to and from the Latino Cultural Center is the responsibility of the artist.
Sales
Transactions for the purchase of artwork shall be directly between the purchaser and the artist or his/her official agent.
Art Pick up:
For more information about this exhibition, please contact Jose Vargas at jvargas898@earthlink.net.