Fostering Community Engagement
THE OPEN SHOW: 2025
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A platform providing emerging artists the opportunity to present their work regardless of experience or affiliation.
Join us in welcoming new and local artists as they showcase their work during our open show exhibition! The artwork being showcased includes a wide range of artist styles and mediums such as painting, photography, mixed media and ceramic.
March 20 - May 4, 2025
Upcoming Events at ACM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Thu, Feb 27Arts Council of MidlandSubmit your artwork for exhibition in The Open Show. This is an open call show and artists from around the Permian Basin are welcome to submit their work. Most visual art mediums are accepted (painting, photography, prints, fiber art, collage, sculpture, etc.).
Fri, May 16Bush Convention CenterVisual & Performing artists, both local and national, are highlighted indoors at Bush Convention Center. Dates include: Friday, May 16 (Premier Party); May 17 & 18 (Art Demonstrations, Children’s Art Activities and an Entertainment Circle)
Sun, May 18Bush Convention Center10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Car Enthusiasts! Free & Open to the Public, Food Trucks & Multi Sports Inflatable Game! We'll be located just OUTSIDE of the Bush Convention Center.
Sun, May 18Bush Convention CenterSun, July 14 | Bush Convention Center 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. $25 general admission for seating, tea/lemonade & cupcakes. Hats, gloves & ties encouraged! Boys/girls ages 5-12 years old. Learn more at https://www.acmidland.org/celebration-of-the-arts.
Sun, May 18Bush Convention CenterSun, May 18 | Bush Convention Center 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sponsor Tables available! $60 individual general admission ticket includes seating, tea, refreshments, and sweets. Music by Francesco Florance | Harp Hats and gloves for ladies. Learn more at https://www.acmidland.org/celebration-of-the-arts
Sun, May 18Bush Convention Center Courtyard5 – 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Free & Open to the Public, Food Trucks, & Multi Sports Inflatable Game! Live Stage Entertainment with local band The Croaking Toad & Liam Marlowe. We'll be located just OUTSIDE of the Bush Convention Center.
Thu, Jun 05Arts Council of MidlandLocal artists Svetlana Duncan, Jeremy Mitchell and Beth Dixon will showcase some of their work! These were the ribbon winners during The Open Show 2024. View their work during the joint exhibition! Reception: June 5, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Thu, Jun 05Arts Council of MidlandThu, June 5 | Arts Council of Midland Reception: 5:30 – 7pm with Sletvan Duncan, Jeremy Mitchell & Beth Dixon. Wig & Wine Join in on the June fun! Stop in, wear your favorite wig, and check out the exhibition!
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The Arts Council of Midland is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization seeking to coordinate community-based arts programming, projects and initiatives. ACM brings together art leaders, board members from arts organizations and committed public supporters in Midland to be a collective voice for the arts.
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