--- title: TAC Gallery 2027 Exhibition Submissions description: >- Tulsa Artists' Coalition seeks proposals for individual, collaborative, or curated group shows at TAC Gallery's 2027 season. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/473738b7-a934-4dcc-b931-5b746af367dc' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-29' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Exhibition organization: Tulsa Artists' Coalition organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/tulsa-artists-coalition' deadline: '2026-10-15' location: 'TAC Gallery, Tulsa, OK, United States' isOnline: false careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established --- # TAC Gallery 2027 Exhibition Submissions **Hosted by:** Tulsa Artists' Coalition **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** TAC Gallery, Tulsa, OK, United States | **Deadline:** October 15, 2026 ## About This Program ### Artist Submissions The Tulsa Artists' Coalition will begin accepting artist submissions / proposals for TAC Gallery's 2027 season on September 1, 2026. Submissions deadline is October 15, 2026. The TAC Gallery hosts a new exhibition each calendar month. Prospective artists may submit proposals for individual artist shows or collaborative efforts with other artists. Submissions are also open to those who would like to curate a group show, revolving around a theme. Submissions in all media / disciplines are eligible, subject to the physical constraints of the gallery space. Please review the guidelines below before submitting. Emails to the gallery that only include links to images, social media pages, or artist websites will NOT be considered. ### Eligibility Open to artists working in all media, with an emphasis on the contemporary perspective. Both established and emerging artists who have demonstrated the ability to produce a body of work with a consistent style and/or theme will be considered. The work must have been completed within the last several years (unless it is a retrospective) and must not have been shown in Tulsa in the last two years. Artists from outside the Tulsa area may submit exhibition proposals. However, TAC's mission and emphasis is to support artists living in Tulsa and the surrounding area and this constrains the number of "out of area" submissions considered in a season. For the purpose of selections, artists living in Tulsa temporarily (e.g., as part of a fellowship) will be considered to be out of area. Submissions will be considered in a tiered structure with up to 2 out of area artists considered per 11 month exhibition season. Generally, artists may not exhibit at TAC Gallery in consecutive seasons. Exceptions may be made in certain instances, such as where the works submitted are significantly different than the works previously shown, the artist is exhibiting as part of an artist collective/group, or the artist is participating in a limited run "pop-up" exhibition. There is no prohibition for an exhibiting artist to participate in juried group exhibitions in consecutive seasons. If your work is chosen through the Selection Committee, the art that you show must be similar to that contained in your proposal. TAC reserves the right to reject any artwork that differs significantly from the art represented in the proposal and/or portfolio. ### Submission Process Submissions are due by October 15, 2026 and must be made via TAC's on-line submission site (Submittable). Prospective exhibiting artists should submit: - Visual documentation: Ten images or video. Brief descriptions, including media and dimensions. Be sure that the images reflect a cohesive body of work. - Images should be clean and clear. Work should be squared, not skewed, and cropped to the edge of the art. - Images should be in jpg format and sized with a minimum of 1200 px on the longest side. - Image files should use the following naming convention: ArtistName-Title.jpg - Failure to follow these image guidelines could result in the disqualification of your proposal. - Brief Statement of Proposal explaining the exhibit's theme/concept. - Bio / Resume: highlighting your art-related activities and accomplishments. - Submissions will be reviewed and judged by the Selections Committee, comprised of three qualified jurors (artists, educators, and other art professionals). The Committee is changed from year-to-year. - Final decisions for annual show schedules will be made by November 15, 2026. ### Gallery Specifications - The TAC Gallery is located at 9 East Reconciliation Way, in the heart of The Tulsa Arts District. - The TAC Gallery has 24' running feet of exposure to the street. - The main two exhibition walls are 24' long and can accommodate up to 11' vertical. - A convex rear wall is traditionally used for signage. - Lighting consists of a suspended track. - Door clearance: Two doors with an opening of 78″ high x 60″ wide. ### TAC's Commitment - Installation and Teardown: TAC will assist in the installation and de-installation of the exhibitions. - Artist Reception: TAC will host a reception for the artist, typically on the first Friday of the month, in conjunction with The Tulsa Arts District's First Friday Art Crawl. - Exhibition Costs: Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors, TAC has historically been able to absorb most of the costs of the exhibitions, including promotion and opening night expenses. Should funding levels decline, the artist may be asked to share in these costs. - Promotion: TAC will provide images and press releases to local and statewide media outlets and promote the show via our website, eNews and social media. - Gallery Staffing: Our volunteers will gallery sit throughout the duration of the show. Artists are encouraged to sit the gallery, as our experience has been that work is more likely to sell when the artist is in attendance. - Commission: TAC retains a 35% commission on all art sales for non-members, 30% if the artist is a TAC member. ### Artist Responsibilities - Providing final artist/show statement and media promotional photos two months before opening day. - Providing a final price list for the show one week before opening day. - Delivery of artwork to the TAC Gallery at the agreed-upon date. Artist is responsible for all shipping costs to and from TAC Gallery. TAC does not cover shipping costs on purchased works. - Cost of any "additional" exhibition expenses requested by the artist over and above what TAC has committed to provide. - Partial or full show installation. TAC will provide volunteer assistance. - Opening attendance and gallery sitting for in-town artists. - Other Sales: Artists wishing to sell "extras" during the show, such as prints, books or other items, must seek approval from TAC prior to opening day and TAC will be entitled to a commission on all such sales. - Insurance / Liability: The artist is responsible for safe delivery and return of work. TAC DOES NOT CARRY INSURANCE THAT WOULD COVER DAMAGE TO OR THEFT OF ARTWORK. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** Open to artists working in all media, with an emphasis on the contemporary perspective. Both established and emerging artists who have demonstrated the ability to produce a body of work with a consistent style and/or theme will be considered. The work must have been completed within the last several years (unless it is a retrospective) and must not have been shown in Tulsa in the last two years. Artists from outside the Tulsa area may submit exhibition proposals. However, TAC's mission and emphasis is to support artists living in Tulsa and the surrounding area and this constrains the number of out-of-area submissions considered in a season. For the purpose of selections, artists living in Tulsa temporarily (e.g., as part of a fellowship) will be considered to be out of area. Submissions will be considered in a tiered structure with up to 2 out of area artists considered per 11 month exhibition season. Generally, artists may not exhibit at TAC Gallery in consecutive seasons. Exceptions may be made in certain instances, such as where the works submitted are significantly different than the works previously shown, the artist is exhibiting as part of an artist collective/group, or the artist is participating in a limited run pop-up exhibition. There is no prohibition for an exhibiting artist to participate in juried group exhibitions in consecutive seasons. If your work is chosen through the Selection Committee, the art that you show must be similar to that contained in your proposal. ### Additional Requirements - Ten images or video of recent work, with brief descriptions including media and dimensions, reflecting a cohesive body of work - Images in jpg format, minimum 1200 px on the longest side, named ArtistName-Title.jpg - Brief Statement of Proposal explaining the exhibit's theme/concept - Bio / Resume highlighting art-related activities and accomplishments ## Compensation & Benefits TAC has historically absorbed most exhibition costs, including promotion and opening night expenses. Should funding levels decline, the artist may be asked to share in these costs. TAC retains a 35% commission on all art sales for non-members, 30% if the artist is a TAC member. Artist is responsible for all shipping costs to and from TAC Gallery. ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 31, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 15, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** info@tacgallery.org ## How to Apply Apply at: https://tulsaartistscoalition.submittable.com/submit/362216/tac-gallery-2027-exhibition-submissions