Call For Artists

VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO

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Upcoming THEMES below for our partner art galleries:

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Frisco

Fresh Start 2026 Revisited: March 28 – May 30

Seascapes:  May 30 – July 25

Everyday Life:  July 25 – September 19

Structures:  September 19 – October 24

Creme de la Creme Revisited:  October 24 – December 13

Nostalgia: December 13 – TBD

Venture X Fairview/Allen

Go Moderate to Massive!  February 1 – May 3

The Beacon – Rail District Frisco

Even More Colorful Abstracts:  February 8 – May 9

Still MORE Colorful Abstracts: May 9 – August 29

Frisco Discovery Center – Juried Exhibitions 2026

Artrageous 2026:  May 30 – August 1

Creme de la Creme 2026 Open Theme: September 19 – October 24

The Platform at Rail District Frisco – Art Call Now Open!

Load In May 3

The View at the Rail District Frisco – Art Call Now Open!

Load in May 17

The Gallery at the Rail District Frisco – Art Call Now Open!

Load in May 31

Click on the Photos & Links for more info! 

Photography Call for Art!

The newest VAGF partner gallery is The View, a beautiful new residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco at 3rd and Ash St. developed and owned by CAP Multifamily. 

The artists are asked to submit up to five images; submission fee for the first 3 is $10.00, with an option to purchase two more submissions for an additional total of $4.00.

Some of the artworks may be purchased for permanent decoration of the residential hallways. Other artwork may be included as part of a rotating art gallery.

2D hanging artworks only and must measure at least 16″ by 16″ and up to 60″ maximum size! This means each dimension to be at least 16 inches and no more than 60 inches. (NOT including the frame)

Theme: Retro / Midcentury Modern / Industrial

The submission is open for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the by joining VAGF online HERE prior to submission.

Entries will be accepted in the medium of Photography

If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG HERE for consideration by the submission deadline of April 15, 2026. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by April 20, 2026. Artworks accepted for permanent placement and into the new rotating art gallery showcase must be delivered to The Platform building located at 3rd and Ash St. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, between 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Purchase transactions will be handled by VAGF; VAGF retains 20% donation commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100 and maximum value of $1,000.

The newest VAGF partner gallery is The Beacon, a beautiful new residential building in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco (7291 Elm St, Frisco TX  75034), developed and owned by CAP Multifamily. 

Free submission for up to two images for VAGF Members!

2D artworks must measure at least 20″ by 20″ and up to 60″ maximum size! This means each dimension to be at least 20 inches and no more than 60 inches (including the frame).

The theme for this show is “Still MORE Colorful Abstract”. 

The submission is free for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining online HERE prior to submission.

Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist.

If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of April 19, 2026. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by April 23, 2026.

Purchase transactions will be handled by VAGF; VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.

Works accepted to the gallery show must be delivered to The Beacon building located at 7291 Elm St, Frisco TX  75034 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.

In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is “Seascapes”.

Submission is free for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.

Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).

Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks HERE as JPEG for consideration by May 2, 2026. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by May 6, 2026.

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 Saturday May 30, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

A “Meet the Artists” event will be July 11, 2026 3pm-5pm!

Art Call at the Gallery

Funky Fun Modern Call for Art!

The newest VAGF partner gallery is The Gallery, a beautiful new residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco, TX at 4th and Ash St. developed and owned by CAP Multifamily. 

The artists are asked to submit up to five images; submission fee for the first 3 is $10.00, with an option to purchase two more submissions for an additional total of $4.00.

Some of the artworks may be purchased for permanent decoration of the residential hallways. Other artwork may be included as part of a rotating art gallery. Please include the price of the artwork in the Notes section, as well.

2D hanging artworks only and must measure at least 16″ by 16″ and up to 60″ maximum size! This means each dimension to be at least 16 inches and no more than 60 inches. (NOT including the frame)

Theme: “Funky Modern Colorful / Mixed Media and Collage” all mediums welcome!

The submission is open for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the by joining VAGF online HERE prior to submission.

Entries will be accepted in ALL 2D MEDIUMS!

If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of May 3, 2026. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by May 8, 2026.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is calling all visual artists in North Texas to submit their finest work for “Artrageous 2026” – an open-theme exhibition at the Frisco Discovery Center.

Submission deadline: May 4, 2026

ENTRY FEE:

Submission is open to the public; submission fee is $45, and VAGF members receive a $10 discount (please email info@vagf.org for the member code).

If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco prior to submission, please sign up here:  https://www.vagf.org/about/membership

Unlike prior years, this edition of Artrageous has an optional theme. Because the exhibit coincides with the World Cup, the theme is “The Fans”. The exhibit will include an activation by the Public Art program of Play Frisco, where visitors can share their experiences as a “fan” and be featured periodically. 

Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. All works must be the original concept of the artist  and must not have been previously shown in juried VAGF shows.

Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 72 inches in either direction (including the frame).

If interested, submit up to 3 images of your artworks as JPEG for consideration by May 4, 2026. The show will be curated by several visual art professionals; submission does not guarantee acceptance and the submission fee is non-refundable. Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show by May 10, 2026.

Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Saturday, May 30, 2026, between 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

 3rd Annual Art in the Arena Frisco Indoor Art Festival

Booth fee due upon reservation HERE: Eventeny

  • Includes 2 VIP passes for artist & guest – a $100 value

Become a VAGF member HERE receive $100 booth discount code by emailing finance@vagf.org

Floor Level / 1st Level Booths (Electricity NOT Included):

  • $475 10’x10’ Booth after early bird special.
    • Electricity on floor level is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis and must be paid with booth fee by selecting the appropriate add-on button along with $50 fee paid in advance.

Concourse / 2nd Level Booths (Electricity Included):

  • $475 10’x10’ Booth after early bird special.
  • $850 10’x20’ Booth after early bird special (5 available)
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     Art Festival INFO, VIP and Free Passes HERE!