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:
Paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc. are all accepted; however giclée prints of original art are not allowed.
There is no theme to this exhibition.
All media are accepted.
Artwork cannot be larger than 50” x 50” and cannot be smaller than 10” x 10”.
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.