San Marcos Community Gallery

The Community Art Gallery, established in 2024 and housed in the lobby of City Hall, is a space to share art with residents and visitors and to elevate the arts in the community.

Applicants must submit an artist bio and up to three artworks available for loan for the duration of the exhibition. Entry forms must be filled out online via CaFE with artwork photos received no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 21, 2025. All 2-D and 3-D media that can be safely hung on the walls are eligible. Content must be apolitical, non-violent, and G-rated with no nudity allowed. Art must be sized between 8"x10" at the smallest and 24"x36" maximum, with a weight limit of 30 lbs. per artwork. Pieces must come ready to hang with hardware installed as close to the top as possible. A secure label must be attached to the back of each artwork including the artist's name, title of the work, and price.

There are no entry fees. Art may be for sale or marked not for sale (NFS); if not for sale, include an insurance value on the entry form. The gallery retains no commission on sales; any sales must be conducted directly between the artist and buyer. If sold, artworks must remain on the wall for the duration of the exhibit unless a suitable replacement is approved. A five-member jury will select pieces for this exhibit. Space is limited, and inclusion in the show is not guaranteed. Selection criteria may include quality or merit of the artwork, cultural diversity of artwork, and reputation of artist. The exhibit runs April-September 2025. Artist notification is March 8, with intake on April 5. Open to Hays County, Texas artists aged 18 and over. Employees of the City of San Marcos Destination Services Department and City Manager's Office are ineligible.