PROSPECTUS
"Abstraction" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between July 29th-August 29th.
The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, August 1st between 6-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror at 7 p.m.
The Submission Deadline is Friday July 10th by 11:59 p.m.
Abstraction brings together a diverse collection of works spanning painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, digital media, textile, and beyond — united not by subject, but by the freedom to move past it. This exhibition celebrates the infinite ways artists translate emotion, experience, and idea into visual language unbounded by representation.
Whether bold or subtle, chaotic or meditative, each work invites viewers to look without searching for answers — and find something different every time.
All mediums and voices welcome.
GUEST JUROR- DEBORAH ELLINGTON
Deborah Ellington is an artist and educator with a career spanning K–12 and higher education, alongside an active studio practice. She holds degrees in Art Education from Albion College, an M.A. in Painting from the University of Michigan, and an MFA in Ceramics from Sam Houston State University.
Ellington has taught at all levels, including serving as a professor, department chair, and instructional dean within the Lone Star College system. She continues to teach fused glass workshops, sharing her expertise in design, color, painting, and mold making.
Her work is exhibited at Silver Street Studios in Houston’s Sawyer Yards, and she regularly participates in juried exhibitions.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES & APPLICATION FEE
Each artist is limited to six (6) entries per submission. There is a $30 (USD) non-refundable/non-transferable fee for up to six (6) images. Payment must be submitted at the time of the application.
HOW TO ENTER
Please read through all of the materials, including load-in and load-out dates to ensure that you can participate. Entries can only be submitted via JotForm.
Please LABEL all submissions as "Work Title.Artist Name.Medium.Size.Price." Should your work(s) require additional details or notes, kindly note that in the "special requests" section offered in JotForm.
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
All works must have been completed between 2021-2026 and not previously exhibited at Ardest Gallery. We are looking for both wall pieces and pedestal pieces for this exhibition.
If you have a question about whether your work is suitable for submission, please contact julieverville@ardestgallery.com.
ARTIST NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Accepted artists will be notified no later than July 17th by EOD via the email provided in the submission application.
LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT DATES
Load-in for will be offered both Friday, July 24th between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, July 25th between 2-4 p.m. at Ardest Gallery, located at 25200 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands TX 77380.
Pre-arranged shipments of artwork WITH return labels are also accepted. BUT, the works must arrive during the gallery's open hours. **Please contact us prior to shipping artwork.
ALL accepted works delivered MUST be ready-to-hang or display AND include a printed inventory sheet with title/size/medium and price alongside a thumbnail of the work(s).
Load-out will be offered on Saturday, August 29th between 2-4 p.m. or MONDAY, August 31st between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
GALLERY SALES
Works will be exhibited and available for purchase by visitors to the gallery, and via an online gallery. All sales throughout the show's duration will be managed by the gallery, with a 35% commission retained by the gallery. Commission statements will be provided via email to artists that sell work along with payment via their preference of Zelle, Venmo or check.
AWARDS
Awards will be provided for one Best in Show, 1st Place & 2nd Place. Honorable mentions will also be noted.
PUBLICITY
The exhibition will be publicized locally via our social media platforms, digital media platforms and event listings, email newsletter and press releases submitted to local news outlets. Ardest Gallery reserves the right to use photographs and/or digital images for the purpose of publicity for the exhibit and/or the artist.
If you have any questions about this exhibition - please contact Julie Verville, Gallery Director/Curator, julieverville@ardestgallery.com or 832-296-6723. Thank you!