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Creme de la Creme Revisted: October 27 – December 8
Up Close: December 8 – February 5
Retro: October 6 – December 15
Go BIIIG!: October 13 – January 12
Go 4 BIG!: January 12 – April 6
Fresh Start 2025 – Open Theme: March 2 – March 30
Artrageous 2025 – Open Theme: June 1 – June 29
Creme de la Creme 2025 – Open Theme: September 14 – October 19
VAGF is continuing the partnership with Venture X in Fairview / Allen, TX with a show titled “Go 4 BIG!!”. The artists must submit 2D artworks that are at least 36″ by 36″ in size or bigger! This means BOTH dimensions have to be at least 36 inches. (NOT including the frame)
The submission is for VAGF members only. Non-members may participate in the show by paying the membership fee online at https://www.vagf.org/about/membership/ prior to the submission deadline.
Free submission for up to two images.
Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. The subject matter is open. All works must be the original concept of the artist.
If interested, submit your artworks as JPEG for consideration by the submission deadline of December 17, 2024.
You will be notified of acceptance into the show by December 20, 2024. Accepted works must be delivered to the Venture X building located at 163 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069 on Sunday, January 12, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the drop-off time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
Meet the Artists event will be scheduled later.
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.
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” – 1″ canvases should be framed. All the works on 1 1/2” to 2” canvases need to have neatly painted edges if not framed.
All art must be for sale at a price of at least $100. VAGF retains 20% commission from all sales generated through the show.
Artists are encouraged to submit work appropriate for a public area. Art will be on display from January 2025 through April 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 January 5, 2025. The installation of the artwork will be scheduled by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist.
Finalists are selected by a VAGF panel of jurors. Final acceptance is subject to the approval by the City officials.
In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Frisco, VAGF presents Art Exhibit at Sweetwaters! The theme for this show is “Energy” .
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 January 10, 2025. You will be notified of acceptance into the show by January 15, 2025.
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, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and picked up on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A “Meet the Artists” event will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists accepted to the show will receive calendar invites to these events from vagfsuggestions@gmail.com.
Failure to bring the artwork during the dropoff time will result in exclusion from the show. Failure to pick up art during the pickup time will result in storage fees of $10 per day starting with the pickup day.
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 proudly presents “2025 AAA Art Auction” Sponsored by Verona Villa
Submission is open to anyone, open theme, must be present at the 3rd annual art appreciation awards dinner to participate.
If interested in membership, please join VAGF online here.
Free submission for up to two images. Entries will be accepted in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. *VAGF Board of Directors has discretion on acceptance, artwork must be for public consumption.
Submit your artworks as JPEG by January 16, 2025.
Artworks must be delivered to Verona Villa located at 6591 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 between 4pm-5:30pm (if your artwork is not delivered by 5:30pm on 1.23.25, it will not be in the exhibition and auction)
* Art Exhibit and Awards 80/20 Silent Auction – Submission Deadline 1.16.2025
Artists may submit up to 2 of your artworks to Smarter Entry for silent auction that will also be in contest for two categories of Cash Awards: Board Choice and Audience Favorite (VAGF will retain 20% and Artist will receive 80% of auctioned price)
80/20 requirements: Deadline to enter 1.16.25. 24×24 inches max size (including the frame in all directions). The submission fee is the $40 (this includes one admission to the event purchased when you submit your art via Smarter Entry “2025 AAA Art Auction”).
**Artists must make a note of the minimum bid price for each piece they enter. Minimum bid if not noted by artist is $100
2025 AAA Art Auction prospectus
To purchase tickets outside of art submission, please visit this LINK!
