River Oaks' small art spectacle returns for 2026. The 11th Annual 5x5x5 highlights a remarkably fascinating showing of miniature works from artists across the U.S. Guest Juror for the 2026 exhibition is artist and educator, Tyler Barnes. River Oaks is inviting all visual artists to participate in this annual miniature feature. The 5x5x5 Show is a signature event for the Arts Center, allowing patrons to purchase unique, original works of art for holiday gifting or as additions to their expanding collections.
Exhibition Specs: 2D and 3D works accepted. Open to all media. Original works only. 3 entries max per artist. $15 artist entry fee.
Guidelines
Image size should be no larger than 5x5 or 25 square inches. Three dimensional work should stay within the same size range 5"h x 5"w x 5"d - open to all media. Original works only. No prints (reproductions). Etchings/woodcuts accepted.
When/if matting, the mat should be off-white or white in color. No exaggerated matting. No frame and mat size over 11x14 in. There are no color or material restrictions for framing. Framing should suite the piece and be ready to hang.
Please no saw tooth hangers, wired is preferred method. Applicants are allowed to submit 1 - 3 (max) entries. One image per entry. ALL SPECS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED. River Oaks receives a 30% commission on works sold.
ALL WORKS must be for sale. The price of your artwork entered into the Cafe system for this call will be the price of your artwork in the exhibition and the online virtual show. ROSAC reserves the right to photograph exhibited work/utilize digital images for reproduction in both printed and electronic materials for publicity. Shipping: Artists are responsible for shipping/insurance costs to/from the Art Center.
Please have accepted artwork delivered by 5 pm Friday, November 1. Shipments can arrive with return shipping label, however, if no return label is included, the art center will contact you in the event your entry did not sell. You will have two options: Forward a return shipping label via email or allow the entry to remain in River Oak's Gallery Gift Shop following the featured exhibition.
Gift shop inventory - 30% commission rate will still apply. Entries will be returned in the same wrapping in which they were received (no peanuts please).
Awards
Best in Show $500; Beck Crowell Creative Award $100; 2 Merit Awards $100 each; Honorable Mention.