CALL FOR ART
We invite artists to submit work for Chicano, a group exhibition exploring the evolving identity, impact, and influence of Chicano and Hispanic art and culture in the United States.

As articulated by Cheech Marin, the term Chicano is not fixed—it is living, generational, and continuously redefined:Like its art, ‘Chicano’ is an evolutionary term. Each generation has as much right to define what a Chicano is as any generation that came before them. One of the main aesthetic characteristics of Chicano is traditional Mexican meets contemporary America. It’s where they meet, influence each other, and create something totally new.

Using “Chicano” as the guiding theme, this exhibition will highlight 2D and 3D works ((painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics) that reflect cultural identity, heritage, hybridity, resilience, community, and innovation—where tradition and contemporary experience intersect to form something new and vital.

Alongside its celebration of Chicano culture, the exhibition uplifts artists from the DFW area and neighboring regions, while remaining open to broader regional voices whose work aligns with the theme.

KEY DATES:
Exhibition Dates: April 9 – May 2, 2026
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18 | 6–9pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 2
Installation Date: April 4, 2026
Takedown Date: May 3, 2026
Art pick up – after closing reception Saturday evening, May 2 or Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm

ELIGIBILITY
Call open to all artists, 18 and older..

Please read the entire Call for Art Prospectus below prior to submitting your entries.

Entry fee: $5 for three submissions.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

KEY DATES:
Exhibition Dates: April 9 – May 2, 2026
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18 | 6–9pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 2
Installation Date: April 4, 2026
Takedown Date: May 3, 2026
Art pick up – after closing reception Saturday evening, May 2 or Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Open to artists working in all visual media

Content must be appropriate for all ages

Exhibit Fee: $5 for up to 3 pieces, Entry fees are non-rufundable

All artwork must be for sale.

Art on Main will take a commission of 30% of any work sold.

All art must be submitted online only at Please no emails, texts, or social media DMs for submitting your art.

Artists may submit a maximum of three works of art for the curator’s consideration. 

MEDIA REQUIREMENTS
2D art not to exceed 48" tall x 40" wide.

2D art must be framed or on gallery wrapped canvas, hangable (wired or with 3D hooks, no sawtooth hangers) or it will not be accepted. Curators have the right to refuse any art that does not adhere to these rules.

Three-dimensional works cannot exceed 60” in height, 24” in width, and 24” in depth. The weight limitation of each crated or packaged work must not exceed 50 lbs.
For those submitting 3D art pieces that will require display on a pedestal, please indicate if you have a pedestal that can be used.

The gallery will not install any hardware required to hang the piece. The artist must submit art that is ready to hang.

Artist should indicate on the back of the piece their name, the name of the piece and contact info.

Works of photography and drawings must be framed (see rules above for hangable art).

Provide, if possible, a pedestal for sculptural works that are not designed to be hung.

If there are any special install instructions for a work, they must be included when submitting to this call for art.

Any art shipped to the gallery for the exhibit must come with return instructions should the work not be sold. Art on Main Gallery is not responsible for shipping art back to the artist. Artist must provide shipping materials, instructions and a prepaid shipping label or some form of payment for any return shipping charges.

All artwork must be for sale.

Art on Main will take a commission of 30% of any work sold.

All art must be submitted online only at
Please no emails, texts, or social media DMs for submitting your art.

Artists may submit a maximum of three works of art for the curator’s consideration. 

ARTWORK PHOTOS

Please submit images that are saved as high-resolution files.  Please submit an image of only the art, no background on the sides. Our submittal platform can accept files that are up to 5MB in size.  Most smart phones have cameras that take high resolution images.  

GALLERY AGREEMENT

The curators will make a final decision for the selection of entries for the show.  They will review photographs of completed artwork only. The decision of the curator is final.

Unless otherwise communicated by the artist to the curator, permission to use photos of accepted entries for promotional and educational purposes is considered permitted.

DELIVERY, LIABILITY, AND INSURANCE

Any accepted artwork that is delivered after the scheduled drop off dates listed above will not be included in the exhibition. Art on Main will not be responsible for damage, loss, or wear and tear of any work while in transit to be delivered. All reasonable care will be given to each work of art once it is received. 

Unless otherwise communicated to an artist, Art on Main will provide insurance on works of art. If a work is not accepted for insurance the artist will be notified. The artist can then choose to include her/his artwork in the show without insurance coverage. The artist will be asked to sign a waiver releasing Art on Main from any liability. 

Art on Main will not be responsible for art that is damaged while in the Art on Main Gallery due to any malfunctioning hanging or installation hardware that were provided/installed by the artists.   As an additional safeguard, artists do have the option to purchase coverage separately from their own insurance providers.

QUESTIONS? Please contact us at info@artonmaindallas.com