Now Accepting Exhibition Proposals

About the Exhibitions Open Call

BOX 13 ArtSpace exhibits experimental works not previously shown in Houston. Proposals are accepted for our three downstairs galleries (Front BOX Gallery, Back BOX Gallery, and Window BOX Gallery) and the Upstairs BOX Gallery for 6-8 week exhibition periods. Dimensions and technical drawings of each space are available here: BOX 13 ArtSpace Gallery Dimensions, virtual gallery walk-through 3D Model.

BOX 13 ArtSpace is 100% volunteer artist-run – we do not have paid staff. Exhibiting artists should be prepared to install their own work or make arrangements with a BOX ArtSpace member or a local to do so in your place. BOX 13 ArtSpace does not have a budget for expenses related to shipping work, purchasing equipment, travel expenses, etc.

Proposals for 2026 are currently being accepted online from [date] to September 30, 2025.

Information sessions

This year, we will host two information sessions:

Virtual Session: Wednesday, September 17, 7:30-8:30 PM via Zoom
In-Person Walkthrough: Saturday, September 20, 1-2 PM. Please RSVP here. Includes a guided tour of the space We encourage you to attend one or both sessions to get a full overview of the opportunity and space.

Questions? Contact box13artspace@gmail.com

Application Requirements

Application Information

Email

Phone Number

First & Last Name

Location: City and state in which you will reside in 2026.

Availability: Exhibition cycle dates cover installation, opening reception, regular exhibition hours, and deinstallation dates.
Exhibition Cycle 1: January 3 – February 21, 2026
Exhibition Cycle 2: February 28 – April 18, 2026
Exhibition Cycle 3: May 16 – July 3, 2026
Exhibition Cycle 4: September 4 – October 17, 2026
Exhibition Cycle 5: October 24 – December 11, 2026

Gallery Space: Which gallery are you interested in? (Front, Back, Window, Upstairs)

Website/Social Media

Exhibition Proposal

The following is to be put into one PDF form.

Exhibition Title

Biography: Bios for all participants.

Description: Describe the concept and physical details of your proposed exhibition as well as the installation plan. Be specific. (500 words)

Images: 10-20 images with titles, dimensions, media, and year.

Resumé and/or CV(s): for yourself and each artist in your proposed exhibition.

See a Sample Proposal

September 30, 2025

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Submitting Your Proposal

Next Steps

Proposals are due by Midnight (11:59PM) on September 30th, 2025. Proposals received after this time will not be reviewed.

For more information or to make an appointment to view the galleries, please contact us in advance.

Gallery hours are Saturdays, 1–5 PM while exhibitions are on view, or by appointment at box13artspace@gmail.com.

All Exhibition Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of BOX 13 Member Artists. Notifications will be sent by October 28th, 2025. Selected exhibitions will be programmed for our 2026 exhibition calendar year.