Thank you for submitting your artwork to the Chicano Art Group Exhibition!
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Presented by: Owner and Gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude, Art on Main
KEY DATES
- Call for Art opens Friday, January 9
- Call for Art closes Monday, March 16
- 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 | 6-9pm
- 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
Exhibit Fee: $5 for up to 3 pieces (non-refundable)
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 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.
Submission Guidelines
Open to artists 18 or older working in all visual media
Content must be appropriate for all ages
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces
Exhibit fee: $5 total for up to 3 works. Entry fees are non-refundable
40% gallery commission for any works sold.
IT IS MANDETORY THAT YOU READ THE CALL FOR ART PROSPECTUS AT www.artonmaindallas.com/2026-chicano-exhibit-call-for-art PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THIS CALL.
After reading the call for art prospectus please complete the following application to submit your work for this call and pay the $5 entry fee. Artists may submit up to three entries for the exhibition.