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Industry / Technology: December 14, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Spring: February 1 – March 28
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
Go Big 7! October 26, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Go Moderate to Massive! February 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026
More Colorful Modern Abstract: November 2, 2025 – February 8, 2026
Even More Colorful Abstracts: February 8, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Fresh Start 2026 Open Theme: February 28 – March 28
Artrageous 2026 – May 30 – August 1
Creme de la Creme 2026 Open Theme: September 19 – October 24
Load In March 29, 2026
VAGF is proud to announce the 2026 edition of our juried membership showcase – “Fresh Start“! The show will be on display at the Frisco Discovery Center from February 28, 2026 to March 28, 2026.
Submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online HERE prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to three images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. 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 your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the Monday, February 9, 2026 via Smarter Entry HERE!
You will be notified of acceptance into the show between February 11 and 13, 2025. Accepted works must be delivered at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75034 on Saturday, February 28, 2026 between 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and picked up on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Artists Reception and Award Ceremony will be held on March 8, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The newest VAGF partner gallery is The Platform, a beautiful new residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco at 2nd and Oak 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 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)
The theme: “Geometric/Architectural /Abstract” Optional focus on the color: Forest Green
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 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 March 8, 2026. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by March 12, 2026. Submit art HERE!
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.
Artworks accepted for permanent placement and into the new rotating art gallery showcase must be delivered to The Platform building located at 2nd and Oak St on Sunday, March 29, 2026, between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rotating gallery accepted artwork will have a pick-up date to be announced with acceptance email with an estimated duration of the exhibition of 4-month. Since this building is still under construction, dates are subject to change.
In association with Play Frisco – City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents the 4th annual “En Plein Air Frisco” event!
The event is hosted at The Grove at the Commons, (8300 McKinney Rd Frisco, TX). Artists compete for cash prizes totaling $2,000+ as well as possible artwork selection into an extended exhibition at The Grove. Artists may paint for up to or all 3 days at select locations within the city of Frisco. Paint out options schedule below:
Day one is the Artists Meet and Greet from 5pm-7pm; optional nocturne paint at Kaleidoscope Park 6:30pm-10pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 10:30pm
Day two is the full day paint out 6:30am – 8pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 8:30pm.
Day three paint out 6:30am – 2:30pm and optional wet paint/quick draw competition 10:30am-12:30pm. WP/QD drop off completed piece no later than 1pm. Day three paint out drop off completed piece no later than 2:30pm.
All artwork displayed during this event must be for sale at $100 or more. 20% commission donation from the exhibition sales benefits the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.
**No images need to be submitted**
Registration is open to the public; fee is $65, VAGF members and past participants receive a $10 discount (please email finance@vagf.org for the member code).
If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco prior to registration, please sign up HERE!
The first 50 artists to register will participate. The payment of the fee is non-refundable but is transferrable with approval by VAGF Board. ** All participating artists will receive a t-shirt and swag bag **
Registration deadline: March 29, 2026 – via Smarter Entry HERE!
6 City of Frisco Parks locations & Rail District Main St!
