2026 City Hall Black History Month Exhibition

OVERVIEW
The City of Dallas City Manager’s Office is seeking Dallas-based artists to participate in a special exhibition in honor of Black History Month. Selected works will hang in the Dallas City Hall lobby, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

CENTRAL THEME
This exhibition invites artists to celebrate and reflect upon the legacy, contributions, and cultural richness of Black history in Dallas and beyond. Artists are encouraged to explore themes of heritage, resilience, identity, community, and the ongoing impact of Black leaders, creators, and changemakers. Through diverse artistic perspectives, this exhibition aims to honor the past, illuminate the present, and inspire the future.

TIMELINE

Artwork submission period: December 22, 2025 – January 9, 2026 by 5:00 PM

Artist notifications: January 16, 2026

Artwork drop-off: January 19–20, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: The Majestic Theater
1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Artwork pick-up: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Location: The Majestic Theater
1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Dates are subject to change.

Only 2D visual artwork will be considered for this exhibition. Artists must either live in the city limits of Dallas or work in a studio within the city limits of Dallas. NOTE: Highland Park, University Park, and Cockrell Hill are NOT considered within the City limits of Dallas. (see the City of Dallas boundaries map at http://gis.dallascityhall.com/cityinfo/) 

City of Dallas employees are eligible to submit artwork for consideration but if selected, are not eligible for compensation for their participation in the exhibit.

Submission of entries constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth in this document and in the Policy for the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.  
Accepted artworks should be installation-ready, either framed or with hanging hardware attached. 
Artworks should not exceed 48 x 48 inches, protrude from the wall more than 5 inches, or weigh more than 15 lbs. 
A maximum of three submissions can be accepted per artist. 
SUBMITTING ENTRIES 
No entry fee is required. Artists may submit up to three completed works of art.  Artists should submit entries as digital files (JPEG, PNG). 
Deadline for Submissions: Entries must be received by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. 
Submission Information 

SELECTION NOTIFICATION: 
The selected artists will be notified by email by January 16, 2026. If your artwork is not selected for display, you will not receive a notice. The decision of the exhibition curator is final and undisputable. 

A $250 stipend will be provided to selected artists. Once the selection process has concluded details will be communicated through the contact information submitted in the application. 

Selected artists may deliver artwork to: 
The Majestic Theater
1925 Elm Street. 
Dallas, TX 75201

Delivery Dates: January 19-20, 2026 (M-F 10:00AM – 4:00 PM) 
Art should be ready for installation at the time of delivery. No artwork shall be removed from the exhibition before the closing date. It is understood that the accepted artwork images can be reproduced by the Curator and the City of Dallas for publicity and educational purposes. 

INSURANCE 
The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture will provide insurance on most works of art. In some cases, the City of Dallas may refuse to insure certain pieces of art. Artists have the option to purchase their own insurance separately. While on exhibition, the artwork will be given all reasonable care. 
Shipping/delivery of artwork to and from the The Majestic Theater is the responsibility of the artist. The insurance coverage provided by the City will not be in effect while the artwork is being shipped. Prepaid shipping label for return should accompany artwork. 

SALES 
Transactions for the purchase of artwork shall be directly between the purchaser and the artist or his/her official agent.