For many, a pet is more than just an animal; they are family, confidants, and sources of unconditional love.
This exhibition celebrates the profound bond between humans and their animal companions.
We invite artists to submit works that capture the personality, spirit, and joy that pets bring into our lives.
Whether you’re depicting a loyal dog, a mischievous cat, a quiet fish, or a feathered friend, we want to see art that honors our beloved pets in all their glorious forms.
Call Open: December 26, 2025
Call Deadline: January 2, 2026
Art Drop: January 16, 2026
Reception: February 1. 2026
ART SHOW APPLICATION SPECIFICS
Location: Penfold Theatre Gallery
2120 N. Mays St., Suite 290, Round Rock, TX 78664
What You Will Need to Apply
The entry application form requires:
– Credit card or debit card for payment of $30 Entry Fee
– Title of work
– Medium
– Dimensions (H” x L” x D”)
– Weight (lb.)
– Inspiration Statement, including how the artwork relates to the show’s theme
– Hanging requirements for the artwork
– Whether the art is for sale or not (NFS). If it is for sale, the price ($US).
– In the event of a sale, indicate if you will donate 25% of the sale price to Round Rock Arts?
– One JPG image per artwork submitted for jury process and (if accepted) social media
– Filename formatted ARTWORK TITLE_YOUR LAST NAME
– Maximum accepted file size 2MB
GENERAL RULES for SUBMITTING ARTWORK
- Eligibility: Entrants must be at least 16 years old. Artists under 18 must have written parental consent.
- Originality: Only original artwork of original subject matter created by the submitting artist is accepted. No AI work will be accepted. Please do not enter any artwork that has been on display at Penfold Gallery within the past 24 months. Artwork that violates copyright will not be accepted.
- Availability: Submitted work must be available for the full exhibit duration and not booked elsewhere for the same dates.
- Commitment: Accepted work must remain on view for the entire show (unless sold). No substitutions or early removals allowed.
- Accepted Media (At this location, ALL WORKS MUST BE MUST BE HUNG
| Acrylic Charcoal Collage Digital | Glasswork Graphite Metal Mixed Media Oil | Photography* Sculpture Textile Watercolor Woodwork |
*Please note: submitting photos of children should be carefully considered. Please read this https://tinyurl.com/mut63j72
Size Requirements:
Hanging work (including frame):
Size limit: 44” H x 44” W x 2” D
Canvas works 1” thick or less must be framed.
Weight Limits:
Artwork that hangs on the wall: 15 lbs.
Framing and Hanging:
Cradleboard, canvas, and stretched works 1” thick or less must be frame.
Unframed cradleboard, canvas, and stretched canvas works thicker than 1” must have finished (painted) edges.
Use frames that are sturdy and do not flex. Glass or plexiglass should be well-secured within the frame.
Frames over 20” must use plexiglass, acrylic insert, or glaze inserts.
Frames should arrive with picture-hanging wire and D-rings.
Use 2 D-Rings screwed into the wood or secured at the appropriate measurement for the size and weight of your piece.
Because of the gallery system Penfold uses, the center of gravity for the artwork must be lower than most hanging systems require. Therefore, D-rings should be secured ¼ from the top of the frame and the wire should be as taut as possible (little-to-no slack in the picture wire).
A label with the title, price, artist name, phone number and email address secured to back.
Content: Art must be family-friendly and suitable for public display.
Liability: All artists must accept the Artist Agreement and Waiver of Liability during the application process.
Right of Rejection: Round Rock Arts reserves the right to reject any work that is:
– unsafe
– misrepresented