THE OPEN Show

The Arts Council of Midland would like to invite you to submit your artwork for exhibition in our first annual “The Open Show”. This is a local open call show and artists from around the area are welcome to submit their work. Most visual art mediums are accepted (painting, photography, prints, fiber art, collage, drawing, sculpture) except for performance art, installations, sound and video art (electronic media). Juried Art Awards with prize money are available, and the two artists who are awarded “Best in Show” and “First Place” will have an opportunity to present a dual show at ACM.

Click here to view and download the show prospectus: ACM Open Show 2024 Prospectus

Important Dates

January 15, 2024 - Artwork Submission via Email

January 9, 2024- Acceptance Notification by Email

January 12, 2024- Payment Deadline

January 16, 2024 (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) - Drop Off Accepted Artwork at ACM

January 18, 2024 (6 p.m.) - Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony

February 25, 2024 - Exhibition Ends

February 27 & 28 (11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) - Pick Up Artwork

Thank you to all of the artists who participated in The Open Show 2023!

Best in Show – Sharon Navage, Travel through Europe Artist Book
First Place – Connie Lee, Stolen Canoe (karankawas)
Second Place – Lesley Klay, Duality
Third Place – Jim Geitgey, Exfoliation
Honorable Mention – Anissa Flores, Lady in Hue
Honorable Mention – Jeff Schartz, Ghost Fiddler
Honorable Mention – Sherry Thomas, Stuck on High Gear
Honorable Mention – Vickie Tran, Aura

Richard Acosta
Adria Aguilar
Tabata Ayup
Geoff Browne
Diane K. Browne
Madison Clements
Rebekah Conder
Wil Cookman
Emily Daw
Rebecca L. Dodge
Jenny Findlay
Cindy Johnson
Jessy Jones
Dee Kemp
Edna Krueger
Karen Lanier
Marti Malaspina
Denise Malm