• City Manager’s Office Call for Entries 

  • OVERVIEW

    The City of Dallas City Manager’s Office is seeking Dallas-based artists to participate in an annual exhibition to be displayed in the City Manager’s Office, conference rooms, and corridors located in City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

    CENTRAL THEME: THE DALLAS WE SHARE

    Dallas is a city of many voices, perspectives, and experiences. This exhibition invites artists to explore the places, moments, and connections that create a shared sense of belonging. Whether reflecting on neighborhood traditions, community celebrations, personal journeys, or collective aspirations, artists are encouraged to consider what brings us together and how our diverse stories contribute to the identity of Dallas.

    Through a variety of artistic perspectives and mediums, the exhibition will create a collective portrait of Dallas, one that reflects the creativity, resilience, and spirit of the communities that make our city unique.

    IMPORTANT DATES

    • Exhibition Dates: October 20, 2026 – October 15, 2027

    • Call for Artists Opens: Now - August 14, 2026

    • Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM

    • Selected Artists Notified: September 14, 2026

    • Artwork Delivery: October 5–9, 2026 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)

    • Installation Begins: October 20, 2026

    • Artwork Pick-Up: October 18–22, 2027

    Dates are subject to change.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • 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 50 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 August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

     
    Submission Information 

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  • SELECTION NOTIFICATION: 
    The selected artists will be notified by email by September 14, 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: 
    Majestic Theater
    1925 Elm St.
    Dallas, TX 75201

    Delivery Dates: October 5 - 9, 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 Majestic 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. 

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