The Walkers' Gallery encourages artists to submit their work to the gallery’s inaugural Arts & Heritage Show. NEW FOR THIS SHOW: local heritage and cultural organizations will be invited to display informational exhibits that can safely hang on a wall from standard picture-hanging hardware.

• Online Entry Forms: Entry forms must be filled out online by Friday, October 22, 2026: https://forms.gle/JC5g5VGAqbcC2bKS9 . 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: Our first annual Arts & Heritage show will explore the vibrant artistic and cultural landscape of San Marcos. Artists: feel free to express yourself in any style, literal or symbolic, abstract and/or a reference to something personally meaningful. Just be mindful that the artwork will be displayed in conjunction with local heritage and cultural exhibits, so artworks featuring cultural flavor and color will fit especially well in this show.

INFORMATIONAL EXHIBITS: Arts and heritage museums and other organizations are invited to bring informational displays that can be safely hung on a wall from standard picture hooks. The displays should focus on the cultural roots and diversity represented in our community.  

To be eligible, organizations must be registered nonprofits based in San Marcos or Hays County and primarily serve to educate the public and preserve our area’s history and culture.

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

Friday, October 23, 2026 – Entry forms due by 11:59 p.m. Central Time: Entry forms must be filled out online (see the link at the top of the prospectus).

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Delivery:  Artwork must be brought to the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street between 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.     

Friday, November 20th, 2026 – Artists’ Reception:  There will be a reception for the exhibit 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. 

Saturday, January 9, 2027 - 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.