The Walkers' Gallery invites artists to submit their work to the gallery’s first show of 2025, entitled “Close to my heART.”  

• NEW Online Entry Forms: Entry forms must be filled out online no later than Monday, Jan. 6: https://forms.gle/v4SeA9YMoFmZvwSK9. The online form will be used to create the labels for pieces accepted into the show, so please ensure the information you enter is correct.

• Theme: “Close to my heART” celebrates the things that you love and have deep personal meaning for you – as expressed through your art. The theme is open to interpretation and may be executed in any style, literal or symbolic, abstract and/or a reference to something personally meaningful.

The only content restrictions are that all work for this family friendly public venue must be apolitical, non-violent and G-rated! No nudity is allowed, even if it is tasteful and artistic.*

•  Media:  All 2-D and 3-D media that can be safely hung on the walls or in the large windows are eligible to be submitted.  

• Number and size of entries: We ask that artists bring up to one large (36" wide or larger) or up to two medium (20-36) or smaller works. While this is not a juried show, we reserve the right to limit the number of entries in order to equitably include as many artists as wish to enter. Space in the gallery is limited, and placement is on a first-come, first-served basis.

While size is not a concern, we do have a weight limit of 30 lbs. per artwork. 

• Preparation and hardware: Pieces must come ready to hang with hardware installed as close to the top as possible to avoid the artwork hanging forward at an angle from the wall.   

• Labeling: You do not have to create a label for the wall; we will create uniform labels for all of the work.  However, please DO attach a secure label to the back of each artwork that includes your name, the title of the work, and the price. 

• Money matters:  There are no entry fees for the exhibit, but there is a limit of two entries per artist.

Art may be for sale or not for sale (NFS) If the work is not for sale please include an insurance value on your entry form. The gallery retains no commission for 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.

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 6 – Entry forms due: Entry forms must be filled out online (see the link at the top of the prospectus).

Jan. 11 - Delivery:  Artwork should be brought to the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street between 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.     

Jan. 24, 2024 – Artists’ Reception:  There will be a reception for the exhibit on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. and we hope you will invite your friends and family.  There will be musical entertainment and refreshments.  It is also open to the public. 

March 8, 2025 - Pick Up: Artwork must be picked up between 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. All work must remain on exhibit until the close of the show, and unsold work must be picked up by the artist or purchaser.

* If you are uncertain as to whether your work is ‘appropriate’ or physically capable of being displayed, please e-mail ghatt@sanmarcostx.gov or just bring it on the Saturday delivery date. This is not a juried show—it is our intention to display all appropriate submissions—however, we do reserve the right to be selective if necessary.

Please contact Arts Coordinator Trey Hatt for any questions or clarifications at ghatt@sanmarcostx.gov.