2025 Art Show

Deadline for submission: January 25, 2025, 5:00pm

Notification of acceptance: March 2025

Receiving date for accepted artwork: April 26th, 2025 by 2:30pm

Reception: June 7th, 2025

Exhibit Open to Public: June 10-July 11, 2025

Removal/Pick-up: July 12-19th, 2025

Return of shipped work: August 2025

• Open to artists 18 years or older.

• All 2D and 3D media are welcome, including sculpture.

• Framing: 2D work (excluding acrylic and oil paintings) must be framed with clear acrylic or plexiglass.

• Original Work: Submissions must be original in concept, design, and execution. Works created in a class, workshop, or under supervision are ineligible.

• Sales Requirement: All submitted works must be for sale.

• Previously accepted entries in RRVM juried exhibitions are not eligible. The exhibition committee reserves the right to reject works that do not meet exhibition standards.

• Artists may submit 1-3 entries for a non-refundable fee of $30.

• Additional entries may be submitted for $5 per artwork.

• Your submission will not be processed until the fee is received.

• Insurance: Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork. The museum is not liable for damage or loss of any work.

• Framing: All work must be professionally framed and ready for display.: Canvases must have clean, gallery-wrapped edges. No clip frames or taped edges. Works must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers). Special installation needs must be discussed in advance.

• Labels: A label matching the entry form must be attached to the back of each piece.

• Sales: RRVM will handle all sales and retain a 20% commission on all sold work.

• Duration: All works must remain on display for the full duration of the exhibit. No early removals or sales will be permitted. Failure to comply will result in a 3-year exclusion from future exhibitions.

• The museum reserves the right to reject any work that arrives late, is unstable, or differs significantly from the submitted images.

What to include:

•CD or USB with entries saved as named jpeg files

•Entry fee in the form of check, cash, or written credit card information ($30 for 1-3 entries, +$5 for each additional entry)

•Completed entry form

Mail to:

Red River Valley Museum

P.O. Box 2004, Vernon, TX 76385

Email info@rrvmuseum.org with subject line “2025 Art Show Entry: your name here”

What to include:

• Email info@rrvmuseum.org

• Subject Line: “2025 Art Show Entry: your name”

• Please include in email:

  • Your full name

  • Mailing Address

  • Phone number

  •   The title. Media, dimensions, and sale price of your artwork

  • Jpeg images of artwork

  • Payment information (card number, expiration date, security code, billing zip) or request an invoice

Once received your card will be charged $30 for 1-3 entries and $5 for each additional entry.

Click HERE to be taken to a Google form that will allow you to fill out the Entry Form, upload photos of your artwork, and enter payment information in one easy place.

In-person delivery:

• Artists may deliver accepted works in person to: Red River Valley Museum, 4600 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384

• Drop-off deadline: April 20, 2025, from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Shipping:

• Shipped works must arrive by April 22, 2025. A $25 handling fee applies per box/crate.

• Return shipping must be prepaid by the artist.