Monthly Exhibits
CALL FOR ARTISTS
for Monthly Exhibit Entries
The Creative Arts Center displays a new art exhibit every month.
Our main gallery exhibit features a preselected theme, and our middle gallery is reserved
to display any artwork of the Artist’s Choice! Monthly themes for 2024 are as follows:
2024 Themes
January – Snowy Winter
February – Black History Month
March – Water
April – Budding Artists Contest: Youth Artists’ Choice
May – Feminine Energy
June – Vacation
July – Patriotic & Quilts
August – Selfies & Portraits
September – Community Art Contest: Artists’ Choice
October – Mysterious & Spooky
November – Earth, Wind & Fire
December – Sweets, Spirits, Sparkles
IMPORTANT INFO FOR ARTISTS
All members of our community are invited to display up to 3 pieces of original artwork each month. While artists are encouraged to submit artwork that fits the monthly theme, please know we always welcome artist choice pieces too.
Regular exhibit entry is free for Members of the Creative Arts Center or $30 per artist for Non-Members.
Each month we celebrate the art and artists with a Opening Night Reception, which are generally on the First Friday of every month – come and go from 4-6 pm. Artists are strongly encouraged to attend, in order to visit with center members, the public and potential patrons.
All submissions will require an exhibit entry fee for September’s Annual Community Art Show & Contest.
No exhibit entry fee will be collected for youth submissions to the Budding Artists Exhibit & Contest in April.
Submissions are accepted during our regular business hours the week leading up to the First Friday of each month.
See entry deadlines below. All hanging artwork must have a wire on the back.
The CAC Director and Staff reserves the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate for any reason.
The Creative Arts Center, its staff, and volunteers will not be held responsible for damage to entries.
Contact the Creative Arts Center at 903-640-2196 or email [email protected] for more information!
2024 ARTWORK ENTRY DEADLINES
Deadline to be included in a monthly show is as follows:
Feb 1 for February exhibit
Feb 29 for March exhibit
April 4 for April exhibit
May 1 for May exhibit
June 6 for June exhibit
July 2 for July exhibit
August 1 for August exhibit
September 5 for September exhibit
October 3 for October exhibit
October 31 for November exhibit
December 4 for December exhibit
2024 Opening Reception Schedule
Opening Receptions are generally on the First Friday of the month, with a few exceptions noted below. Receptions are come and go from 4-6 pm. All are welcome to come and celebrate the art, meet the artists and network. Light refreshments are provided, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. To become a sponsor, please contact our Director, Sandy Barber at (903) 640-2196 or [email protected]
February 2 (Friday) – Sponsored by Fannin Bank
March 1 (Friday) – Sponsored by North Texas Municipal Water District
April 5 (Friday) – Sponsored by Credit Union of Texas
May 2 (Thursday) – Sponsored by Chi Lambda
June 7 (Friday)
July 3 (Wednesday) – Sponsored by First United Bank
August 2 (Friday) – Sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau
September 6 (Friday) – Sponsored by Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
October 4 (Friday)
November 1 (Friday)
December 5 (Thursday)