The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture has blown the horn for local talent to step up to the canvas for the fifth annual ART214 juried exhibition. Slated for a grand showing during Dallas Arts Month in April 2024, this call to arms is for visual creators tucked in every corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater North Texas area.
The exhibition isn't just a peek-a-boo for art aficionados, it's a cultural cupid aiming to forge lasting bonds with up-and-coming artists, with some getting the chance to strut their stuff at one of four cultural centers in Dallas, for the first time. And for those who've had their day in the sun at these venues before, this year's ART214 extends an invite to shake things up and showcase their masterpieces in a brand new spotlight.
The array of these arty party venues includes the familiar city cultural centers and the Moody Performance Hall, all jazzed up for the month of celebration. It's a veritable smorgasbord of visual delights that Dallas denizens are encouraged to feast their eyes on, as the exhibition leverages the Dallas Arts Month hype to sprinkle a little extra stardust on the proceedings, according to the City of Dallas.
The call is open for entries across all media, provided the artists hold court in the DFW and Greater North Texas regions. Five art gurus from the local scene will take up the judging reins, with eyes like hawks they'll scout the crème de la crème of artworks, selecting pieces that'll grace the walls of the five participating hubs, according to the OAC. It's a chance for artists to thrust their work into the limelight and for the public to tap into the pulse of the city's vibrant art scene.
