Who Can Apply: Visual artists and curators are eligible to apply for solo or group exhibitions, with preference for DFW Metroplex residents.
The Focus: This call seeks proposals for the 2027 exhibition calendar, aiming to present a diverse range of artistic approaches. Exhibitions should engage the community with relevant topics and diverse ideas through visual art and curatorial projects.
The Funding: Selected artists and curators receive an honorarium, marketing support, and a feature on the OC3 Frequencies podcast.
Key Requirements: Applications require a resume, bio, artist/curator statement (300 words min), detailed exhibition proposal (500 words min), and a portfolio.
DeadlineFriday, May 1, 2026
Application fee$0
LocationDallas, TX
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesAll proposals must be submitted as PDFs and include: a resume, artist/curator bio, an artist/curator statement of at least 300 words, and a detailed exhibition proposal of at least 500 words.
Portfolio requirements for solo artists: 10 images of current work (JPEG/PNG, 800x600px, max 2MB). Video excerpts via website, Vimeo, or WeTransfer link.
Portfolio requirements for curators: For exhibits with 3+ artists, 3 images per artist. For exhibits with 1-2 artists, 5-10 images per artist. Curators must also submit a PDF detailing 2-3 previous curatorial projects with images.