Call For Artists

VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO

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Upcoming THEMES below for our partner art galleries:

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Frisco

Fresh Start – Revisited:  March 30 – May 11

Fashion:  May 11 – June 29

Artrageous Revisited:  June 29 – August 17

ARTfordable – Under $200: August 17 – October 19

Creme de la Creme Revisted:  October 19 – November 30

Industry / Technology:  November 30 – January 25

Venture X Fairview/Allen

Go 4 BIG!:  January 12 – April 6

Go BIG 5!  April 6 – July 20

The Beacon – Rail District Frisco

Colorful Modern Abstract:  June (TBD) – August (TBD)

Frisco Public Library

Summer Fun!:  May 18 – September 7

Frisco Discovery Center – Juried Exhibition

Artrageous 2025 – Open Theme:  June 1 – June 29

Creme de la Creme 2025 – Open Theme:  September 14 – October 19

Click on the Flyers for more info! 

As part of our successful ongoing partnership with the City of Frisco Public Art Program, we’re thrilled to offer one VAGF member the opportunity to display their artwork in the Mayor’s office at City Hall!

Accepted categories are: painting, drawing, mixed media and photography. A new artist will be selected on a quarterly basis.

Please note: in order to qualify, artists must be current in their VAGF membership.  

Artists who submitted previously to this program and were not accepted will be able to apply for free by using a special code – email info@vagf.org to request the code.

Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area. Art will be on display from April 2025 through July 2025 (exact dates to be determined by City Staff). Please note that the dates may be affected by the construction schedule at City Hall.

Submission deadline is April 4, 2025. The installation of the artwork will be scheduled by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist.  SUBMIT ART HERE!

Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors. Final acceptance is subject to the approval by the City officials.

The newest VAGF partner gallery is The Beacon, a beautiful new residential building (still under construction) in the heart of the Rail District in Frisco (7291 Elm St, Frisco TX 75034), developed and owned by CAP Multifamily.
The artists are asked to submit up to five images – some of the artworks may be purchased for permanent decoration of the residential hallways. Other artwork may be included as a part of a rotating art gallery.
2D artworks must measure at least 16″ by 16″ and up to 72″ maximum size! This means each dimension to be at least 16 inches and no more than 72 inches. (NOT including the frame)
> The theme for this show is “Colorful Modern Abstract”. <
The submission is free for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online prior to submission: https://www.zeffy.com/…/c6a2b78a-fb3e-43e8-8b37…
 
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Sculpture, 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 April 20, 2025. Artists will be notified of purchase offer or acceptance into the show by April 26, 2025. See link in IG bio or go to https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/VAGF/
 
Purchase transactions will be handled by VAGF; VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show. Pieces must have a value of at least $100.
Works accepted to the gallery show must be delivered to The Beacon building located at 7291 Elm St, Frisco TX 75034 on Sunday, May 18, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is “Fashion” .

Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.

Due to space limitations, art pieces cannot exceed 36 inches in either dimension (including the frame).

Free submission for up to two images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by April 18, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by April 22, 2025.  Scroll through Smart Entry HERE!

Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at 13030 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Frisco TX 75035 on Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

A “Meet the Artists” event will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All submitted works should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on  1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.

All artwork sold must remain on display until the end of exhibition.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is honored to be invited to exhibit local art at one of the top destinations in town, the new Frisco Public Library. The theme for this show is “Summer Fun”.

Submission is for current VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by joining VAGF online here prior to the submission deadline.

Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist. Multi-unit works must be connected so that they can be hung / displayed as a single unit. Scroll through Smart Entry HERE!

Hanging artworks should be no wider than 60 inches, and no taller than 60 inches. Minimum sizes on either side 24×24 inches (including the frame in all artwork).

Free submission for up to three images. Submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by April 26, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by April 29, 2025.

Please make note of these dates and times: Accepted works must be delivered to the Frisco Public Library (8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco TX 75034) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

“Meet the Artists” event will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

All submitted work should be ready-to-hang with wire taut at the upper fourth of the frame. Saw hook hanging will not be accepted. All works on 1/2” canvases should be framed. All the works on 1” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.