The Eclectika is excited to announce our upcoming open call 'Ether / Light', a photography exhibition dedicated to historical, alternative and traditional photographic processes and their exploration of light, time and materiality. The juror for this exhibition is artist, educator, and Assistant Gallery Director for The Eclectika, Lauren E. Allen. 'Ether / Light' is open to all artists over the age of 18 and reside in North Texas. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works in any historical, traditional or alternative photographic medium. Digitally printed images are welcome if the creation was founded within a material process. Submission fee for the show is $10, payable through our website. Deadline to submit is Friday, April 17 at midnight. Full details below.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Currently residing in Dallas Texas, Lauren E. Allen graduated from the University of North Texas in 2024 with a Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in photography and Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University in 2014 with a concentration in photography.
Lauren’s work is an exploration of the psychological aspects that influence our ideas of self. Utilizing abstracted photographic imagery and fiber, viewers are encouraged to reflect on their own conscious and unconscious identity. Their work has been included in exhibitions at the Deland Museum of Art (Deland, FL) Arlington Museum of Art (Arlington, TX) and Strata Gallery (Santa Fe, NM) among others. With solo exhibitions at The Jung Center (Houston, TX) and Cora Stafford Gallery (Denton, TX).
ELIGIBILITY
'Ether / Light' is open to all artists over the age 18 that reside in North Texas. All photography mediums will be accepted for consideration. 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. If a work has already in a previous show, it will not be considered for this exhibition.
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, March 9
Submissions Close: Friday, April 17 at midnight
Notification of Selected Artists: By Saturday, April 25
Drop-off/Install: Saturday, May 9 from 1pm-5pm
Opening: Saturday, May 16 from 6-10pm
Closing: Sunday, May 24 12-3pm
Pick Up: Sunday, May 24 3-5pm