Call for Artists for 'Eye Candy!' exhibit

Lewisville Grand Theater invites artists to submit artwork for Eye Candy!, an exhibition celebrating vibrant color, playful imagery, nostalgia, and visual indulgence.

The exhibition will showcase work from DFW-based artists who explore the many meanings and associations of "sweet" through their creative practices. Inspired by candy, treats, childhood memories, bold color, and the unexpected, the works on display are meant to invite viewers to indulge their senses and experience art as a feast for the eyes.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available online on the "Calls for Artists" page at lewisvillegrand.com. Applicants must be signed into a Gmail account to submit the form. In the event you do not have a Gmail account, please contact Shannon Fernandez, City of Lewisville Arts Assistant, at [email protected] so an alternate application can be provided.

Submission Deadline is 11:59 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Accepted artists will be notified by email by Friday, Sept. 18.

This Call for Artists is open to all fine art and fine craft artists who live in the DFW area. Submissions will be chosen for the exhibition considering quality of work, adherence to theme and gallery space. Please submit up to three artworks or items for consideration. Art in all media will be considered (except for AI generated work). As the gallery is in an open hallway, installation works are not suitable.

• Two-dimensional artworks size limit: All sizes of work will be considered. All two-dimensional works must be framed and have wire installed on their backs at the time of intake for hanging purposes. No sawtooth hangers allowed. Gallery wrapped canvases with a minimum depth of .75 inches do not require a frame.
• Three-dimensional art size limit: All sizes of work will be considered. Must be fully stable to stand alone or attached to a stable base. A limited number of pedestals are available from the gallery's inventory for display, please request a pedestal in the comments section of your submission form.
• Works can be for sale, but it is not a requirement.
• Work must not have been displayed at Lewisville Grand Theater within the last two years.
• Residency in Lewisville is not required.
• You must be able to drop off and pick up your art in person as we cannot accept shipped work.
• Artists do not need to be affiliated with an art group to participate in this exhibition.
• Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist.
• Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted.

EXHIBIT DETAILS

Chosen artwork will be installed in Lewisville Grand Theater Sept. 30-Oct. 2 by staff. All works must have a wire to hand from the hanging system in the gallery - no sawtooth handers or small "factory hangers" allowed.

The exhibit will run Oct 3-Nov. 7, in the Education Hallway Gallery. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and evenings when there are other public programs scheduled in the building.

SALES EXCEPTIONS

All artists are expected to handle their artwork sales directly. Confirmation of a sale should be shared with Arts Center staff so the work will be marked with a "sold" label. A 10 percent commission is due back to Arts Center after exhibition sales have all concluded. It is preferred that a pay-app link or handle (Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle or Paypal) be provided for inclusion on the art label, so that sales can be confirmed quickly and easily by all parties. Arts Center staff cannot take, hold or route any payments for the sale of artwork. Sold work must remain in the gallery on display for the duration of the exhibition.