Call for Artists: Meet Me Art West 2026 Summer Art Show!
Call for Artists: Forney Arts Council "Meet me Art West 2026 Summer Art Show"
The Forney Arts Council (FAC) is now accepting entries for participation!
Art Show Theme: From panoramic landscapes and majestic wildlife to scenes from ranch life, this free community art show will feature western themed and inspired artworks.
Art Show Event Hours: Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Art Show Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: “The Gallery” located inside the Forney ISD Opportunity Central Facility at 680 Innovation Blvd, Forney, TX 75126.
How to Apply: Visual artists throughout the state of Texas are eligible to participate. Please fill out the FAC Art Show Entry Application.All applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. Space is limited and the visual arts committee reserves the right to choose the best artists suited for this art show. You will be notified via email of your application status. Accepted applicants will have 5 business days to reply back confirming their participation in the art show.
Application Fee: None (You do not have to be a FAC member to participate.)
# of Entries Accepted: Artists are welcome to submit 1-3 artworks.
Mediums Accepted: All drawing and painting mediums, mixed media, photography art, digital art, illustrations, small-scale sculptures.
Art Dimensions / Framing: Canvas art should be no larger than 24 x 30 inches. Art sculptures must be less than 12 inches tall. Art must be framed or canvas painted on the edges; no staples may show (may be taped/painted). Art and frame must be in good condition. Art must be able to be strung with wire or otherwise be ready and suitable for hanging with the hanging system. D ring style preferred over sawtooth. Make the wire fairly taut and 1/4 to 1/3 from the top of the piece. Please twist or tape over raw wire ends to protect those hanging your art. FAC will handle the artwork labels. Please include a brief description of your artwork, artist statement and price for purchase (if applicable) and payment link (if applicable) in your application for the label.
Art Quality: All artwork must be original. Digital art is acceptable but AI generated art is not. Art must be family-friendly and without nudity as the Opportunity Central is a facility of the Forney Independent School District. The committee may reject the display of some artwork for any reason and at its discretion.
Sales: FAC will NOT be taking a commission on artwork sales and neither the location nor FAC will make sales or collect money. If the artist chooses to make art available for sale, they must include their contact information/website/link/QR code with clear instructions to handle their own sales. Generally, art is to remain until the end of the show, but if the buyer would like the art immediately, be prepared to replace the art with another work.
Art Delivery and Pickup: Artist or artist’s representative must deliver the artwork to the location at the designated date and time. On closing date, the artist or representative must pick up artwork or make arrangements no later than 72 hours in advance for FAC to take down on their behalf and store the work until the artist can pick it up. FAC takes no responsibility for the art.
Artist Set Up Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Artist Tear Down Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Disclaimer: Please understand that utmost care will be taken with your art but your art is not insured by the Forney Arts Council or Forney Independent School District. Neither FAC nor its members nor the locations where you hang your art are liable for any loss or damage to your art. Insurance on art is the responsibility of the artist. Please fill out and sign the art show entry application.
If you have additional questions, please email visualarts@forneyarts.org or call 469-489-0850.