THE ECLECTIKA
The Eclectika is an artist run, artist supported gallery, studio, and creative space located in Irving, Texas. Established in 2015 and resurrected in 2023, The Eclectika strives to provide a welcoming and community focused environment that strives to provide much needed infrastructure to the wide variety of creative talent in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex.
Upcoming Events
The Eclectika 10th Anniversary Show
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 21 form 6-10pm
Coming up on February 21, ‘The Eclectika's 10th Anniversary Show’ curated by gallery director Derrick and co-organized with Assistant Gallery Director Lauren E. Allen! This exhibition will feature works by some of the hundreds of artists that have shown and worked with us over the past decade. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 6-10pm. The Eclectika is located at 711 N. Britain Rd Irving TX.
Featured Artists:
Lauren E. Allen, Bianca Bisej, Jacqueline Blanco, Court Broussard, Joshua Steven Bryant, Syd Campbell, Jojo Chenet, Mcat Davis, Kim Wasson Eagan, Kate Arrows Enoire, Maria Esswein, Rae Flores, Brigid Fox, Jordan Funk, Alejandra Gamez, Randall Garrett, Shirin Ghoreshi, Steven Hector Gonzalez, Anonymous Heir, Carla Hughes, Clayton Hurt, Ida Yavari, Talbot Kenny, Alex Khraish, Aileen Khuu, Taylor Kirkhart, Sydney Lewandowski, Daniel Martinez, Opal, Brooke Opie, Nailah Otunba, Breanne Schwarz, Ryan Semegran, Nora Soto, Jesus Trujillo, Vahid Valikani, Christina Vasquez, Shannon N. West, Taylor Wright and more.
ENTRY FEE, SALES, AND SUBMISSION PROCESS
Fee and Payment: The $10 submission fee payable on our website linked here. All fees go towards supporting the gallery's operation.
Sales: The Eclectika does not conduct sales directly. We will connect any prospective buyers to artists to conduct sales, or will conduct sales using payment methods provided by the artist. Any sales made during the show are commission free with a suggested donation of 10% of any sales. All donations go towards supporting the gallery's operation.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Submissions Open: Monday, January 12
Submissions Close: Friday, February 20 at midnight
Notification of Selected Artists: By Sunday, March 1
Drop-off/Install: Sunday, March 8 from 1pm-5pm
Opening: Saturday, March 14 from 6-10pm
Closing: Sunday, March 15 1-4pm
Pick Up: Sunday, March 15 from 4-6pm
Call for Entries
'Matter, Made' with juror Brooks Oliver
Submissions Open: January 12-February 20
The Eclectika is excited to announce our upcoming materials focused show ' Matter, Made'! The juror for this exhibition is artist and educator Brooks Oliver. 'Mater, Made' is open to all artists over the age of 18 that reside in the DFW metroplex. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works for the juror's consideration. Submission fee for the show is $10, payable through our website. Deadline to submit is Friday, February 20 at midnight. Full details below.
ABOUT THE SHOW
'Matter, Made' is a material focused show, seeking works made in metal, ceramics, wood, textiles, glass, papers, or plastics. From functional to the ephemeral we want to see how you use matter to create, construct and craft contemporary art.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Brooks Oliver is a ceramics instructor and Program Coordinator at the University of North Texas and a studio artist based out of Dallas, TX. He recently completed a long-term residency at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana. He received his MFA from The Pennsylvania State University, his BFA at Southern Methodist University, and completed his post baccalaureate studies at Syracuse University. He taught in Jindezhen, China in 2016 with West Virginia University and regularly teaches workshops in and out of university settings.
Find more information at: https://www.brooksoliver.com
ABOUT THE ECLECTIKA:
The Eclectika is an artist run, artist supported art space located in Irving, Texas. Its mission focuses on providing an accessible space for a diverse variety of shows and events. Initially established in 2015, its second iteration opened in the Fall of 2023 and has since hosted over 30 unique events and exhibitions. The Eclectika was founded by its Gallery Director, artist Derrick Hamm (Anonymous Heir), and is operated by him and a team of volunteers who are Dallas/Forth Worth based artists.
ELIGIBILITY
'Materiality' is open to all artists over the age 18 residing in the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex.
ENTRY FEE, SALES, AND SUBMISSION PROCESS
Fee and Payment: The $10 submission fee payable on our website linked here. All fees go towards supporting the gallery's operation.
Sales: The Eclectika does not conduct sales directly. We will connect any prospective buyers to artists to conduct sales, or will conduct sales using payment methods provided by the artist. Any sales made during the show are commission free with a suggested donation of 10% of any sales. All donations go towards supporting the gallery's operation.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Submissions Open: Monday, February 2
Submissions Close: Friday, March 20 at midnight
Notification of Selected Artists: By Tuesday, March 31
Drop-off/Install: Saturday, April 11 from 1pm-5pm
Opening: Saturday, April 18 from 6-10pm
Closing: Sunday, April 26 1-4pm
Pick Up: Sunday, April from 4-6pm
Call for Entries
'EclectikAdemy' with juror Jordan Funk
Submissions Open: February 2-Friday, March 20
The Eclectika is excited to announce our first annual juried college exhibition, 'EclectikAdemy 2026'! The juror for this inaugural exhibition is artist and educator Jordan Funk. 'EclectikAdemy 2026' is open to all artists over the age of 18 that are currently enrolled in college and reside in the state of Texas. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works in any medium for the juror's consideration. Submission fee for the show is $10, payable through our website. Deadline to submit is Friday, March 20 at midnight. Full details below.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Jordan Funk is a photographic artist based in Denton, Texas. She received her BFA in photography from Texas Woman’s University in 2019 and earned her MFA in Photography and Related Media from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2021. She is currently in Cohort 5 of The Cedars Union Cohort program in Dallas, Texas, and teaches photography courses at Texas Woman’s University and UT Arlington.
ABOUT THE ECLECTIKA:
The Eclectika is an artist run, artist supported art space located in Irving, Texas. Its mission focuses on providing an accessible space for a diverse variety of shows and events. Initially established in 2015, its second iteration opened in the Fall of 2023 and has since hosted over 30 unique events and exhibitions. The Eclectika was founded by its Gallery Director, artist Derrick Hamm (Anonymous Heir), and is operated by him and a team of volunteers who are Dallas/Forth Worth based artists.
ELIGIBILITY
'EclectikAdemy 2026' is open to all artists over the age 18 that are currently enrolled in college and reside in the state of Texas. All mediums will be accepted for consideration. Video and multimedia pieces will need the necessary equipment required for display to be provided by the artists. All artists (or a designated person representing them) will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their works at the designated times. We will not accept works that need to be shipped.
‘Is It Cake?’ Workshop-CLASS IS FULL
with Instructor Aileen Khuu
Sunday, February 22 at 1pm
The Eclectika is excited to announce our upcoming workshop ‘Is it Cake?’ with instructor Aileen Khuu! ‘Is It Cake?’ will take place on Sunday, February 22 from 1-3pm. In this workshop, participants will learn about how to make paper clay, the uses of paper clay, and the different surface finishes that can be achieved through decorating their own fake cake made out of paper clay. Participants will receive a premade cake base and create their own portion of paper clay to create different toppings to decorate their cakes. All levels and ages are welcome. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Class fee is $15, payable through our website. Registration form and class fee can be found on our website and linktree.