About This Call
Rising Eyes of Texas is a statewide, juried exhibition hosted by Rockport Center for the Arts for undergraduate and graduate students in the visual arts. The exhibition is open to all student artists in Texas age 18 and over who are currently enrolled at a university, college, community college, or technical school in the state. Proof of enrollment with a current student ID is required.
The submission deadline is Sunday, January 24th, 2027 (11:59pm CST). Submissions are accepted online only. The entry fee is $5 for up to three artwork submissions. All media are accepted. Works must not be larger than 72 inches. Artists must state the final sale price upon submission, which cannot be changed. Accepted 2D artworks must be ready to hang with all necessary hardware and must have D-rings or wire attached prior to delivery. All works must be framed or mounted and able to withstand packaged shipment.
Accepted works must be delivered between February 5-19, 2027. The exhibition runs February 27 - March 28, 2027. A public reception and awards presentation will take place March 13, 2027. Three cash prizes are awarded: $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. Artists receive 60% of any sales, with Rockport Center for the Arts receiving 40%. Pick-up of artwork takes place March 29 - April 5, 2027, or return shipments begin March 30, 2027 (artists are responsible for return shipping costs).
Eligibility
All student artists in Texas age 18 and over who are currently enrolled at a university, college, community college or technical school in the state are eligible. Entering artists must be prepared to show proof of enrollment with a current student ID. All media are accepted for entry.
Media / Specifications
- Works must not be larger than 72 inches
- Each artist may submit up to three entries
- Artists must state the final sale price upon submission. Sale price cannot be changed.
Note: Prices and/or size of works may be taken into consideration by the jury if deemed excessive for this exhibition.
Presentation
Accepted 2D artworks must be ready to hang for formal gallery presentation with all the necessary hardware as well as withstand the rigors of packaged shipment (i.e. all paper/mylar/etc. works MUST be framed or mounted, no clips or magnets will be used to hang work.) Accepted 2D artworks MUST HAVE D-RINGS OR WIRE ATTACHED prior to delivery.
Delivery of Accepted Works
- Mailed work and hand deliveries must arrive at Rockport Center for the Arts between February 5 - 19, 2027.
- If delivering by hand, gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.
- C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted.
- Late or damaged shipments will not be displayed.
- Works must be shipped in reusable packing cartons with return shipping label included.
Return of Accepted Works
Pick-up of artwork in-person takes place Monday, March 29 - Monday, April 5, 2027. Return shipments will begin Tuesday, March 30, 2027, and artists are responsible for the return shipping costs of their work.
Sales / Reproduction
Artists will receive 60% of the sale price, and the Rockport Center for the Arts will receive 40% in support of administrative & exhibition costs. Rockport Center for the Arts reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries in all exhibition and promotional material.