It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, March 22, or Saturday, March 23, 2024.

The theme for this Members Exhibition is Collage. Please make sure your art features collage predominantly. Feel free to get creative!

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email catey@rockportartcenter.com

2024 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ catey@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

The annual all-member exhibition highlights our family of artists and provides a chance to stand out as a Merit Artist the following year. See the rules for Merit Artist competition. All members in good standing can submit ONE piece of original art to the Big Wave: Annual All Members Exhibition. Work for this exhibition may be delivered Friday, November 17 - Saturday, November 18 at the gallery at 204 S. Austin Street. If you need to make drop-off arrangements outside of this time, please call 361.729.5519.

Requirements for artwork in Big Wave: Annual All Members Exhibition:

1. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc. are all accepted; however giclée prints of original art are not allowed.

2. There is no theme to this exhibition.

3. All media are accepted.

4. Artwork cannot be larger than 50” x 50” and cannot be smaller than 10” x 10”.

5. Artwork cannot be priced higher than $7,000 or lower than $100. Artwork does not have to be for sale, but the value cannot exceed $7,000.

Important Dates:

• August 15, 2023 Applications to be a 2024 Merit Artist are open

• Friday, November 17 - Saturday, November 18, 2023 Artwork for The Big Wave must arrive at the RCA Galleries at 204 S. Austin Street.

• November 15, 2023 Deadline to submit application to be a 2024 Merit Artist.

• November 24, 2023 The Big Wave 2024 opens to the public.

• December 9, 2023 Opening Reception for The Big Wave. 2024 Merit Artists Announced

• January 7, 2024 Exhibition closes.

SUBMIT ARTWORK LABEL FOR THE BIG WAVE!

It is time to pickup/drop-off work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Family Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, Mar 22, and Saturday, Mar 23.

The them for this Members Exhibition is “Collage” in honor of World Collage Day, May 13.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/drop-off, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2024 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. You can go bigger! The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.

The them for this Members Exhibition is Purple! Please have the work feature predominantly purple.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2024 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, Sept 27 and Saturday, Sept 28.

The them for this Members Exhibition is Letters/Numbers/Symbols. Please feature these items prominently in your artwork.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2024 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, Jun 1

The them for this Members Exhibition is Reflections. This can be physical reflections (lakes, mirrors, etc) or mental reflections (inner dialog, introspection). Get creative!

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2024 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

Join us for Dian Malouf Trunk Show in the Mary and John Willrodt Gift Shop Friday, September 22nd, 10-5pm and Saturday, September 23rd, 10-7pm.

It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26

The theme for this Members Exhibition is Abstract Art.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2023 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

It is time to pickup/dropoff work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10

The theme for this Members Exhibition is Golden Summer. All work should feature golds, yellows, and oranges predominately.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/dropoff, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2023 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 96 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.

It is time to pickup/drop-off work for the Members’ Exhibition in the Mendez Family Gallery. Please come by the galleries (204 S Austin Street) from 10-5 on Friday, Apr 28, and Saturday, Apr 29

The them for this Members Exhibition is “Collage” in honor of World Collage Day, May 13.

If you have questions about the theme or pickup/drop-off, please email elena@rockportartcenter.com

2023 RULES FOR MEMBERS EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION
1. RCA Members in good standing will be allowed to submit one, original piece of art for the Members Exhibition.

2. Work must be original, no glicee prints or reproduction (unless its a photo). More than 80% of the work should be made or altered significantly by hand.

3. You can go bigger! The art can have a cumulative perimeter up to 110 inches or less including frame. For 3D work, the art must fit inside an 18 x 18 x 18 cube.

4. The 2D art must be ready to hang with either a wire (preferred), teeth, or d-rings on the back.

5. Work should be more fine art over craft. The Mendez Family Gallery will showcase decorative, fine art (like paintings, photos, sculptures), and the John & Mary Willrodt Gift Shop will feature functional art and crafts (fiber, jewelry, bowls, etc.)

Have a question about whether your art is for the gallery or gift shop? Please email us an image @ elena@rockportartcenter.com

6. Work cannot have a value greater than $2,500. 

7. All work is at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. We reserve the right to not accept work that is not properly framed, of inappropriate subject matter, or consisting of too much mass-produced material. The Exhibition Committee will also offer quarterly portfolio reviews for artists.