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
‘Happy Birthday’
Saturday, January 24 from 1-6pm
Coming up in January, ‘Happy Birthday’ presented by the Steady Hands Artist Cooperative and curated by Syd Campbell! This exhibition will feature works by Adrien Klunke, Ali Estelle, Anelise Hurst, Bryce Gray, Elijah Link Robbins, Ella Salerno, Gannon Shaffer, Janette Davalos, Jenna Wesson, Kat Hardi, Lauren Fleniken, Sera Rose, Steven Santamaria, and Syd Campbell. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 6-10pm. The Eclectika is located at 711 N. Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061.
About the show:
Shel Silverstein's brief, five-line poem "Happy Birthday" creates a story of someone who decides to celebrate themselves without waiting for anyone's permission. Despite the unfortunate outcome of their birthday party, they choose to enjoy the day with their own company. This is the core of our exhibition by the same title; "Happy Birthday" is about resilience and self-confidence. For this show, the members of Steady Hands Artist Cooperative have banded together to seek works from emerging artists in the DFW area that embody a resilient attitude and a strong sense of self in the face of obstacles, such as loneliness, gender identity, social expectations, cultural tensions, misogyny and violence against women, trauma, and mental illness, to name a few of these artworks' very nuanced messages. Much of the work our curators have selected uses birthday and party iconography, such as cake, candles, piñatas, and confetti. Our goal is to create an immersive exhibition that makes the visitor feel as though they are attending a birthday party where something has gone amiss, and their exploration of the artwork can give them insight to the complicated issues at this celebration. We hope this exhibition can provide a sense of being seen to anyone who has felt like this birthday boy, as well as an energizing invitation to appreciate and celebrate yourself.
‘Beyond Maiden Mother Crone’
Saturday, January 24 from 6-10pm
Coming up in January, ‘Beyond Maiden Mother Crone’! This exhibition will feature works by Jojo Chenet, Lauren Hill, Lera Watts, Lucy McGrath, Rae Flores, Ray Thomas, and Sydney Lewandowski. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 6-10pm. The Eclectika is located at 711 N. Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061.
About the show:
Beyond Maiden Mother Crone is a multi-artist collaboration that explores the myths regarding femininity, passed down from mother to mother, and how our experiences exist within them. We interpret how these myths can relate or contradict us through our artistic practices. We utilize classical retellings such as Greek or Christian mythology, but we also storytell through our personal narratives. Beyond Maiden Mother Crone shows that there’s more to femininity than a three faced archetype, our experiences cannot fit into a box. But most importantly, it is a celebration of our different life experiences.
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
2-D Works:
Wall hanging work must be install ready and of sound construction.
Please, no work that is over 50lbs.
For works that are framed, please make sure there is appropriate hardware for installation (d-rings, wire, etc).
Unframed canvases can be installed on their stretcher but it is strongly encouraged to have appropriate hanging hardware to ensure stability.
If there are special install requirements, please provide detailed install instructions. Artists may be asked or allowed to install wall work that have installational elements.
The size of submitted works must not exceed 60 inches on any side.
3-D Works:
All works must be of sound construction.
We have a small collection of pedestals for works that require them. If there is a specific size preferred, artists may be required to provide their own pedestal.
If there are special install requirements, please provide detailed install instructions. Artists may be asked or allowed to install wall work that have installational elements.
Works must be no larger than 36 inches by their length or width. Height must be under 60 inches. Note: our largest pedestals can comfortably fit works that are 24 inches by length or width. If a larger pedestal is required for display, it must be provided by the artist.
Installation Works:
Artists will be required to provide all needed materials for installation works.
Wall installations must be no larger than 60 inches by width.
Artists are permitted, and may be required, to install these works. Detailed installation instructions must be provided if otherwise.
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
Contact and Socials:
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