City of Dallas Black History Month Exhibition
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Application Deadline
Friday, January 9, 2026
Opportunity Type
Exhibition
Scope
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Fee to Apply
Free
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The City of Dallas City Manager’s Office is seeking Dallas-based artists to participate in a special exhibition in honor of Black History Month. Selected works will hang in the Dallas City Hall lobby, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
Only 2D visual artwork will be considered for this exhibition. Artists must either live in the city limits of Dallas or work in a studio within the city limits of Dallas. NOTE: Highland Park, University Park, and Cockrell Hill are NOT considered within the City limits of Dallas. (see the City of Dallas boundaries map at http://gis.dallascityhall.com/cityinfo/) City of Dallas employees are eligible to submit artwork for consideration but if selected, are not eligible for compensation for their participation in the exhibit. Submission of entries constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth in this document and in the Policy for the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. Accepted artworks should be installation-ready, either framed or with hanging hardware attached. Artworks should not exceed 48 x 48 inches, protrude from the wall more than 5 inches, or weigh more than 15 lbs. A maximum of three submissions can be accepted per artist. SUBMITTING ENTRIES No entry fee is required. Artists may submit up to three completed works of art. Artists should submit entries as digital files (JPEG, PNG). Deadline for Submissions: Entries must be received by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Submission Information