Final week to enter EclektiFest
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THE ECLECTIKA
The Eclectika is an artist-run, artist-supported gallery, studio, and creative space located in Irving, Texas. Established in 2015 and revitalized in 2023, The Eclectika fosters a welcoming, community-focused environment dedicated to supporting the diverse creative talent of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative programming, the space provides artists with opportunities to share their work, develop their practices, and engage meaningfully with the broader community.
Upcoming Events
EclektiFest Open Call
Deadline: Friday, August 7
Submissions for the EclektiFest exhibition are now open! This call is open to artists over the age of 18 that reside in North Texas. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works in any visual medium for consideration. A submission fee of $10 applies. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 7 by midnight.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Artist Statement and c/v (.DOC/.PDF)
Image list of submissions (.DOC/.PDF)
up to 5 works for consideration (.PNG/.JPEG)
$10 Submission fee payable through our shop
This event will be hosted at a non-traditional exhibition space that does not have standard gallery walls. Due to this, all wall hanging works must be light weight (under 30 lbs), be wired, be under 48 inches on all sides, and able to be hung securely with removable wall hooks. Works that require pedestal display will be considered, but must be noted as requiring one so a pedestal can be reserved.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
‘EclektiFest’ is The Eclectika's first large-scale collaborative arts event hosted at an off-site location in Fort Worth. This event will feature two art exhibitions, vendors, local orgs, food, zines, and more! The two coinciding exhibitions for this event will feature select works from North Texas artists as well as an exhibition featuring work by incoming Eclektive members and the Eclectika team. Further details on participating organizations and vendors to be announced over the coming weeks.
EVENT TIMELINE:
Open Call Begins: Wednesday, July 8
Open Call Ends: Friday, August 7
Artists Notified: by Friday, August 14
Drop-off: Sep 5 from 10am to noon
EclektiFest: Sep, 5 3pm to 6pm
Pickup: Sep 5, 6pm to 8pm
Call for Spring 2027 Proposals
Deadline: Sunday, September 20
We are now accepting proposals for our Spring 2027 season!
Proposal submissions are open to any creative residing in the North Texas region that are over the age of 18. While show planning experience is a plus, it is not required! There is a suggested donation of $10 to submit a proposal. Deadline to submit is Sunday, September 20 by midnight.
We are currently looking for:
Curated group shows with 4 to 10 participating artists that focus on particular mediums, identities, cultural backgrounds, and creative philosophies. These will be hosted in our main gallery space
Small project space shows. Solo shows or small group shows (2-3 artists) will be considered.
Open calls and solo shows for our main gallery space will not be considered. Full details can be found in the proposal form.
Introducing The Eclektive Members
We are thrilled to announce the members for the inaugural Eclektive cohort! The incoming members for the 2026-2027 session are Dárē, Ryan Semegran, Lo, Nadia Rosales, and Estephany Cazares-Pena. You can view their profiles and learn more about them at theeclectika.com/the-eclektive. We are very excited to have these wonderful artists part of this new initiative and look forward to working and collaborating with them over the next two seasons!
Follow the Eclektive members on Instagram at:
Dárē - @daretheartiste
Ryan Semegran - @semegransculpts
Lo - @lure.n
Nadia Rosales - @nadiarosales__
Estephany Cazares-Pena - @estephanycazares.photography
EclektiFest
September 5 from 3-6
Get ready, Fort Worth! The Eclectika is thrilled to announce EclektiFest, our first large-scale collaborative arts event, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026!
Hosted at an off-site location in Fort Worth, EclektiFest will feature two art exhibitions, a diverse array of vendors, local organizations, food, zines, and more!
Artists, take note! Submissions for EclektiFest will open on Wednesday, July 8 and runs until Friday, August 7. A submission fee of $10 applies. Alongside the open call exhibition, there will also be a group show highlighting the incoming Eclektive members and the Eclectika team. Stay tuned for further details, which will be announced in the coming weeks!
Buffalo graphic provided courtesy of Rebecca Brand
Poster by Derrick