Opening reception for ‘The Eclektibition 2025' with juror Joshua Steven Bryant will be held October 18 from 6-10pm! The Eclektibition is The Eclectika’s first annual juried exhibition that features work by artists residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. An open viewing will be held on October 19 from 1-4pm. The Eclectika is located at 711 N. Britain Rd, Irving Tx 75061. 

SELECTED ARTISTS

Aileen Khuu, Ali Hasan Adatia, Allison Wentworth, Amanda Gallo, Amber Escalante, Cait Elizabeth, Cam’ron Goins, Chloe Renee, Court Broussard, Giuseppe Tranchida, Jalen Colton Sanchez, Janette Davalos, Joseph Schuler, Katie Harris, Kaylyn Grace, Khadeeja Lamin, Matthew Solon-Lee Weimer, Nadia Velasquez, Nuran Tever, Serisu, Scout Lee, Talbot Kenney, TBD/TBA, Tommy Stidham, Yasmine Muhammad

ABOUT THE JUROR

Joshua Steven Bryant is an interdisciplinary artist working out of Denton, Texas. They received their M.F.A. from the University of North Texas in 2022 and has been working as a professor since. Joshua’s processes include found object sculptures, installations, and paintings. Pulling from their experience as a queer disabled person, chairs are often used as a stand-in to investigate how individuals and community occupy metaphorical and literal space. Joshua has shown in group and solo exhibitions across Texas at galleries such as the Rockport Center for the Arts, Arts Fort Worth, the MAC, and the Greater Denton Arts Council.

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/Fort Worth based artists.