Call Description

The Cedars Union creates a collaborative learning environment giving artists an opportunity to learn from and teach one another. At The Cedars Union, artists work as part of a cohesive community, applicants must have a dedication to community, their work, and a drive for a successful art career. The Cohort at The Cedars Union is a year-and-a-half long program (18 months) with access to a micro-studio in the studio hall along with 14 to 18 peers.  

The program provides artists with affordable studio space, 24/7 access to tools, equipment, and an artistic community. Cohort members have access to all available amenities including fibers facilities, printmaking facilities, ceramics facilities, woodshop, computer labs, and a large array of tools, resources, and programming. The Cedars Union also provides hands-on training via workshops and demos, regular artist member critiques, and exhibition opportunities. Members are encouraged to take an active role in this collaboration with the ability to lead or participate in critiques, classes and workshops, events and projects, and various committees

Applicants will request a micro-studio size and upon acceptance enter into an 18-month lease commitment. Studios are designed in a variety of sizes and set ups ranging from 64 to 200 square feet, available in two distinct designs. All studios are available to rent at $1.60 per square foot. All studios are designed without doors and with low walls in order to reinforce core values of the Cohort program; collaboration, community, and visibility. Studio assignments are made based on applicant preference and jury scoring 

Applicants for the Cohort program must be 18 or older and live within 75 miles of The Cedars Union (located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas). Selected Artists Start Date: Week of August 31st 2026, Program runs through February 27th, 2028 (18 months total).

The Cedars Union Cohort VI Incubator Program Jurors are: 
- Emily Budd, SMU
- Christina Hahn, Cohort 4
- Thomas Feulmer, The Warehouse
- Ade Omotosho, DMA
- Ahava Silkey-Jones, Dallas College

Application Requirements

• Personal Identification Form

• CV

• Bio/Artist Statement

• Statement of Intent

• Diversity Statement

• 5 images of your work

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Cohort program must be 18 or older and live within 75 miles of The Cedars Union (located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas). Selected artists start date: week of August 31st 2026, program runs through February 27th, 2028 (18 months total).

Calling all Tarrant County college art students!
The FWADA Undergraduate Student Art Competition offers a $350 award to a current college art student, celebrating emerging talent and supporting those dedicated to advancing their artistic careers.


Eligible applicants must be 18 or older and currently enrolled in—or graduating from—a Tarrant County–based college.


Applicants will submit the following through the Google form linked below:

A portfolio of up to three recent artworks
A personal statement (200 words or less) describing their artistic journey and aspirations
A current resume

All submissions will be juried by leading Fort Worth galleries and museums. The selected recipient will also be featured in FWADA’s biannual brochure, highlighting their creative potential and commitment to the arts.


COLLEGE STUDENT ART SUBMISSION TIMELINE

Application Announcement: December 1
Entry Window: December 1, 2025 – January 16, 2026
FWADA Participants Voting: January 23 – January 30
FWADA Board Final Votes: February 3 – February 13

All materials must be submitted through the official form.

Community Impact Funds provide fundamental mission support through unrestricted funding to established nonprofit arts organizations for general operations, administration, and programming costs.

This grant opportunity combines the intent of the two grant opportunities previously called CORE and CORE Plus into one unrestricted grant.

“12 Squared” Reclaimed Fiber Art Call For 2026 Fall Fort Worth Gallery Night

The 12 Squared Exhibit with The Fiber Revival at The Grackle Art Gallery will feature reclaimed fiber works created by DFW artists exploring the art of using reclaimed clothing and various recycled fibers to create works of art. This vivid and dramatic textile show will feature the works displayed in a grid of the 6 color groupings.

The focus of the 6 individual fiber works of 12” X 12” X 2” is the color of the reclaimed fiber. The colors for the projects are: BLUE, PURPLE, RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, and GREEN. Artists are encouraged to explore any variety of fiber techniques and can use multiple techniques in each work. You can use reclaimed objects, paint or any other elements in your works, but the over work should visually be mainly reclaimed fiber.

There is no theme other than color, size and materials used. You are free to create each work in a different way, with a personal subject or not, with a personal theme or not. This is a challenge to create, play, explore and experiment with reclaimed fiber techniques in each of the 6 works.

The only frames that will accepted are Da Vinci Pro Ultra Smooth Panel 12"x12", 2" Deep. These frames can be purchased at jerrysartarama.com. All works must have works permanently mounted to the frame and have d-rings and hanging wire ready for installation.

This challenge is open to any DFW artists. Artists selected must be able to pick and drop off works and are encouraged to attended the 2026 Fall Gallery Night event.

Space is limited and artists are encouraged to submit early.

The “12 Squared” Exhibition with The Fiber Revival at The Grackle Art Gallery will feature reclaimed fiber works created by DFW artists exploring the art of using reclaimed clothing and various recycled fibers to create works of art in a range of fiber techniques. This vivid and dramatic textile show will feature the works displayed in a grid of the 6 color groupings.

The focus of the 6 individual fiber works of 12” X 12” X 2” is the color of the reclaimed fiber. The colors for the projects are: BLUE, PURPLE, RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, and GREEN. Artists are encouraged to explore any variety of fiber techniques and can use multiple techniques in each work. You can used objects, paint or any other elements in your works, but the over work should visually be reclaimed fiber.