CALL FOR ART - Chicano Art Group Exhibition
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Presented by: Gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude at Art on Main
KEY DATES:
Call for Art opens Friday, January 9
Call for Art closes Monday, March 16
Call for Cars closes Wednesday, March 18
Acceptance Notification: Monday, March 23
Art drop off: Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 | 10am to 5pm each day
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 | 1:30-4:30pm - Includes time for Spoken Word. Contact Ariel Esquivel at arielesquivelartist@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of it.
Installation Date: April 4
Takedown Date: May 3
Art pick up – after closing reception Saturday evening, May 2 or Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm
Open to:
Artists 18 years or older working in all visual media
Youth artists 16-17 working in all visual media with parental / guardian consent.
Content must be appropriate for all ages
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces
Exhibit fee (non-refundable): $5 total for up to 3 works submitted
More info | Call for Art Link: www.artonmaindallas.com/2026-chicano-exhibit-call-for-art
We invite artists 18 years or older 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 works 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.