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NOTICE OF NEW SHOW AT THE GALLERY
All Plano Art Association members are cordially invited to submit artwork for the upcoming exhibit at the Plano Art Association Gallery in the Shops at Willow Bend.
“LOVE AND KINDNESS”
A Gesture, A Memory, A Poem, Celebrating Love & Friendship
Inspiring Kindness in the Storytelling of Art
Deadline to submit call:February 4th MIDNIGHT
Submission Rate $30: submit 1-5 pieces.
If you have less than 5 entries, put NA into the entry form for the remaining spaces.
Please submit items that have not been shown in the gallery in the last 6 months and have been created within the last 5 years.
Work must be the original artwork of the person(s) submitting the entry.
Awards will be equivalent to 50% of the entry fees.
Not currently a member?
This is a perfect time to join and enter this exciting exhibit.
BECOME A MEMBER NOW!
The exhibit will be on display and available for sale in the Plano Art Association Gallery in The Shops at Willow Bend from
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 through Sunday, March 15, 2026
Each member may submit up to five (5) works for a fee of $30. 2-D and 3-D entries will be accepted contingent on adequate display capacity and meeting the criteria in this prospectus.
2-D work may include any paint media, collage and mixed media, photography, fiber, and found objects, etc, that can hang on the wall.
3-D work may include pottery, sculpture, glass, fiber, wire, jewelry, etc., that requires a pedestal or shelf space.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
No extensions on deadline! Submission information and images are registered online. Please make sure your information is correct before hitting that SUBMIT button!
Digital files must be uploaded as .jpeg files and must be named using the following formats using your name and the title of your work:
FirstNameInitial.lastname.artworktitle.jpeg
(example) G.Pruitt.FigLeaf.jpeg
This format is important for uploading to our POS and our PAA website.
Images of framed artwork should show only the artwork itself unless the frame is an integral part of the artwork.
All wall-hung pieces must be ready to hang with D-rings and taut wire; no eye hooks or saw-tooth hangers.
Artwork must be family friendly. (Gallery Directors and Show Chairs reserve the right to reject artwork that does not meet the requirements in this call for entries.)
Attach a note on the back of all pieces you deliver that includes:
Your name – phone number
Title of the work
Medium
Price (Or mark it NFS if the piece is Not for Sale. We encourage you to submit artwork for sale.)
Reminder: Plano Art Association collects a 30% commission on all items sold during the exhibit. Price your art accordingly.
PLEASE NOTE: By participating as an artist, you must work at least two shifts (or provide a worker) at the gallery during the exhibit.
Click here to volunteer for shifts now
We can also help you sign up for shifts when you drop off your artwork. Make a note about needing to share a shift or needing gallery orientation in the comment section in Sign Up Genius.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Thursday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm.
Friday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (3-hour shifts)
Sunday, 12:00 – 6:00 pm (3-hour shifts)
KEY DATES:
Call: January 16
Entries Due: February 4: 11:59 pm
Acceptance Notification: February 6
Drop Off: February 8: 4-6 pm & February 9: 12-2 pm
Installation: February 9 & 10
Show dates: February 11- March 15
Reception: March 15: 2-4 pm
Pick Up: March 15: 4-6 pm & March 16: 12-2 pm
Future Show Schedule (Tentative):
Made In Plano: March 18-April 19
eARThly Perspectives: April 22-May 24
125: May
Awakening: May 27-June 28
Embracing the Future: July 1 - August 2
Explorations 2026: August 5 - September 6
Let us know if you would like to co-chair one of these shows.
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