At the beginning of each year, the Georgetown Art Center in Georgetown, Texas, opens the annual call for proposals to artists of all media to be considered for the next calendar year.
Dates:
The 2027 Exhibition Season Proposals call opens on January 1, 2026, and is open through February 28, 2026. All artists will receive a notification in mid-April 2026.
Timeline:
January 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026 – Proposals Received
March 15, 2026 – Panel completes review of submissions
March 17, 2026 – Recommendations sent to Exhibits Committee
March 31, 2026 – Finalists selected by Exhibits Committee
April 3, 2026 – Artists notified
April 6 – April 24, 2026 – Finalist Interviews
April 30, 2025 – Season artists identified by Exhibits Committee
June 1, 2026 – Artist Agreements Due, along with Artist Bio’s/Exhibit Summary/and 1 Image (these items will be used for 2027 Exhibit Season promotion starting Fall 2026).
Honorarium & Artist Benefits:
Georgetown Art Center will host an opening reception and artist talk for exhibit artists, as well as providing the opportunity for additional artist income from teaching a masterclass during the exhibit period.
Professional exhibit installation services and printed exhibit signage.
Printed rack cards and promotional signage, along with inclusion in Art Center Exhibit Season press releases throughout the year and season brochures.
Promotion through monthly newsletter, social media posts, and website features.
Each accepted exhibit for 2027 is offered a $500 honorarium to help artists with exhibit expenses, travel, and supplies. Artists outside of Texas are eligible for additional travel stipends to be determined by the Georgetown Art Center.
Georgetown Art Center will handle all exhibit sales and retain 30% commission with remaining 70% of sales returned to the artist.
