TCA Exhibits Presents: 2026 Members Open Call for Submissions

Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

All Day

Exhibition Info: January 16 – February 15

Opening Reception: FRI, January 16, 4 – 6pm

Drop-off: Wednesday, January 14,  2026, 11am-12pm at Encore Gallery, late works will not be accepted. If you can not drop off at this time, please drop off work in advance to TCA’s office or have a friend drop-off in your place.

TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS encourages artists to submit works for the 2026 Members Open exhibition, opening Friday, January 14 running through Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Please carefully read and fill out this Artist Agreement Form BEFORE Artwork Drop-Off.

Artists may submit work in the medium of their choice.

CRITERIA:

  • Works must be 12″ x 12″ exactly,  UNFRAMED – works on canvas, panel, paper, board – all accepted – no frames.
  •  If the work is three-dimensional, the length, width and depth must all be equal or less than 12” x 12” x 12” in any direction
  • Participating artists must become TCA members or be current TCA members.
  • Drop-off: WED, January 14  2025, 11am-12pm  at The Encore Gallery
  • Early, late or not completely dry work will not be accepted.
  • Works must be picked up by the artist or someone the artist designates between 11:00am and 12:00pm on Monday, February 16.
  • Work must be available for purchase during the exhibit, with a 60 / 40 Artist / TCA split
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