The Holiday Show

Entry Deadline: December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Entry Guidelines

  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Artists are allowed to submit one work of art. All work must be original in concept and design and may not be a copy of another artist’s photographs or artwork. No reproductions of stock images or AI generated art.

  • All submissions will be automatically accepted into the exhibition.

  • Artwork will be accepted in the following categories: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, three-dimensional (sculpture, jewelry, etc.), and other (digital, fiber, etc.).

  • Two-dimensional works should not exceed 36 inches in height and 24 inches in width.

  • All two-dimensional works (paintings, drawings, photography, and digital prints) must be framed and ready to hang with a wire across the back. Gallery-wrapped canvases are acceptable unframed, provided the edges are neatly painted as an extension of the artwork or finished in a solid color. All other unframed work will not be accepted.

  • If three-dimensional works require special support, that support must be provided with the artwork. Pedestals are available for display.

  • Artwork must be for sale. All payments from gallery sales and ARTS’ online storefront will be made to ARTS. ARTS will collect and pay state sales tax. After state sales tax has been paid, the artist will receive 60% of sales, and 40% will be withheld as a donation to further ARTS’ mission: enrich lives through art and art education with an emphasis on providing opportunities for children. All commission will be paid at the close of the exhibition within five business days.

  • Artwork must remain on display for the entirety of the exhibition and may not be picked up before January 12.

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • Monday, November 3: The online entry form will open at 10 AM.

  • Wednesday, December 3: The call for entry will close at 4 PM. Late entries will not be accepted!

  • Wednesday, December 3 - Saturday, December 6: Artwork can be delivered to the ARTS Ross Gallery from 10 AM – 4 PM. All work must be received by Saturday at 4 PM. Again, late entries will not be accepted!

  • Saturday, December 13: The artists’ reception and exhibition opening will be held from 4 - 6 PM. ARTS celebrates in conjunction with Fayetteville’s Country Christmas. After the opening, stick around for the lighted Christmas parade on the town square!

  • December 13 - January 10: Exhibition dates. The ARTS Ross Gallery will be open to the public Tuesday- Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM.

  • January 12 - 17: Unsold artwork can be picked up from the ARTS Ross Gallery from 10 AM – 4 PM. All work must be picked up by 4 PM on Saturday. Any unclaimed artwork will become the property of Arts for Rural Texas.

Image Requirements

Please upload a clear image of the artwork to the entry form. Images must be high resolution, taken in good lighting, and shot straight to avoid distortion.

  • If applicable, two-dimensional works should be photographed before being framed under glass to avoid glares.

  • Three-dimensional works should be photographed against a solid background.

See example below:

Call for Entry

Online entry forms will be available Monday, November 3 at 10 AM. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, December 3 at 4 PM. Late entries will not be accepted.

For questions, contact artists@artsforruraltexas.org or call (979) 378-2113.