TSHOW.2

Overview

TSHOW (Tyler Art Show) is an international juried exhibition hosted at Gallery Main Street in historic downtown Tyler, Texas. Organized by Tyler Art Lift, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing the visual arts in East Texas and beyond, TSHOW provides a platform for artists to share innovative and compelling work with collectors, curators, and the public.

Key Dates

• Entries Due: Midnight, Monday, August 17th, 2026
• Notifications: By Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, via email
• Delivery: By September 21st, 2026 (or September 18th if shipping)
• Opening: Saturday, October 3rd, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Pick Up: October 12th, 2026

Eligibility

Open to individuals at least 18 years old from any location internationally.

Media & Size

• Accepted media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking
• Artwork dimensions should not exceed 80x80 in.
• Submit images (1–20 images per submission)

Entry Fee

• One piece of art: $45
• Each additional submission: $5 (U.S funds, non-refundable)

Awards

• Best in Show: $3,000
• Runner-Up: $1,500
• People's Choice: $500 (chosen by attendees during opening)

Sales & Commission

Artwork may be for sale. Accepted artists agree to a 30% commission going to support TSHOW. Historically, 30–50% of works displayed have sold each year.

How to Submit & Logistics

All entries are handled through Call For Entry. Accepted artists will receive a separate shipping address. Return of artwork must be paid by the artist. TSHOW is not responsible for damage to artwork in shipping or during the show.

Jury

Juried by Caleb Bell, Executive Director of the Tyler Museum of Art, a writer, curator, and panelist for the Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.