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Artrageous Revisited 2024: June 30 – August 25
Night: August 25 – October 27
Creme de la Creme Revisted: October 27 – December 8
Up Close: December 8 – February 5
Landmarks: June 23 – August 11
Country: August 11 – October 6
Retro: October 6 – December 1
Go Big: April 14 – July 14
Go Big Again!: July 14 – October 13
Creme de la Creme – Open Theme: September 29 – October 27
Fresh Start 2025 – Open Theme: March 2 – March 30
Artrageous 2025 – Open Theme: June 1 – June 29
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco proudly presents partner gallery – Frisco Dental Studio! The theme for this show is “Country” .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images. Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media.
https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/VAGF/
Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by July 23, 2024. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by July 26, 2024.
Accepted works must be delivered to Frisco Dental Studio at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 300, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A “Meet the Artist” reception is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in either direction (including the frame).
To apply or for info please see Prospectus Frisco Dental Studio Country Prospectus
or go to Smarter Entry HERE
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is “Night” .
Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by August 3, 2024. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by August 7, 2024. https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/VAGF/
Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, August 25, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A “Meet the Artists” event will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).
All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.
VAGF is calling all visual artists in North Texas to submit their finest work for this “best of the best” open-theme exhibition. Show Jurors will be announced soon. Submission deadline: August 30, 2024
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture (see sculpture guidelines below). The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.
If interested, submit up to 3 images of your artworks as JPEG for consideration by August 30, 2024. The show will be curated by several visual art professionals. Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show by September 6, 2024. https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/VAGF/
Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, September 29, 2024, between 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
The works must be picked up on Sunday, October 27, 2024, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Please note that the failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. The failure to pick up artwork during the designated time will incur storage fees of $10 per day. Reach out to info@vagf.org with designated person if artist is unable to pick up and/or drop off.
The Artist Reception: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Frisco Discovery Center.
Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
A number of works will be selected for the extended run of the show at the Sweetwaters Coffee Shop in Frisco; those artists will be contacted prior to transfer of the artworks from Frisco Discovery Center.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY:
All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
Hanging artworks should be no wider than 60 inches, and no taller than 72 inches.
This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes as follows:
Best in show $1,000
2nd place $750 3rd place $500
Honorable Mentions of $200 each
“Art that Speaks to Me” Award, $200
VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Prizes are funded by submissions fees, VAGF membership fees, donors, sponsors, and grants.
| Event name | Art in the Arena Frisco |
| Location | 2601 Avenue Of The Stars, FRISCO, Texas 75034, United States |
| Date & time | Aug 16, 2024 6:00 pm – Aug 18, 2024 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time |
| Description | The inaugural Art in the Arena Frisco is the first of its kind indoor fine art festival in North Texas located in Frisco, Texas, just 20 miles from the Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport, where artists exhibit their work inside the Comerica Center Sports Arena (home of the NHL Dallas Stars / Frisco Fighters Football / Texas Legends Basketball). On August 17 & 18, Patrons will… + More |
| Up to 60 Fine Art Booth vendors Tents are allowed but not required AND only ‘without’ canopy. | |
| Link to more info and all options | |
| Parking instructions | Free parking in Comerica Center garage |
Open to the first 60 artist vendors who register: | 1. Artist Booth Deadline: JULY 16, 2024 2. VIP ‘First Look Friday’ donation $50 (Participating Artists, this is included in your booth fee) 3. VAGF Member discount 4. Call for Art (optional) with non-refundable submission fee $15 6. Free General Admission Sat & Sun 7. Sponsor Table Registration available 8. Live Painting Artist with Artwork Auction 9. Musical Perfomance throughout donated by Melody of Hope |
