"Intersections" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between July 30th - August 30th. The Deadline to apply is Friday, July 4th by 11:59 p.m.

"Intersections" aims to exhibit works that explore connections between different aspects of art, art practices that blend different forms, or the intersection of art with other fields like science, technology, or activism.

Example prompts could include, but are not limited to:

Intersections between art & science

Intersections between various cultures & time periods

Blending different art forms and/or mediums

Art as a form of activism

Intersections between art & design

Intersection: a cross road between possibilities & potential

The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, August 9th from 5-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror at 7 p.m.

GUEST JUROR - TANJA PETERSON

Tanja Peterson is a German-American arts professional currently serving as the Executive Director and Curator at Redbud Arts Center in Houston, Texas. She holds a Master of Arts in Arts Leadership from the University of Houston and specializes in 20th-century modern and contemporary art, with a particular

focus on German Expressionism.

Peterson has curated numerous exhibitions, six of which have received Glasstire’s prestigious Top Five designation. She is also an accomplished educator, photographer, juror, and writer, with several published books and exhibition catalogs to her credit. In addition to her curatorial work, Peterson has served as a juror for various regional art competitions and has been invited as a guest lecturer at the university level.

In 2022, she managed and organized the widely praised Blue Norther exhibition at Houston's Site Gallery in the Silos. She is also the creator of the innovative “Bare Wall” concept, aimed at making affordable art more accessible to the public. Peterson is based in Houston.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES & APPLICATION FEE

Each artist is limited to six (6) entries per submission. There is a $30 (USD) non-refundable/non-transferable fee for up to six (6) images. Payment must be submitted at the time of the application. 

HOW TO ENTER

Please read through all of the materials, including load-in and load-out dates to ensure that you can participate. Entries can only be submitted via JotForm.

Please LABEL all submissions as "Work Title.Artist Name.Medium.Size.Price." Should your work(s) require additional details or notes, kindly note that in the "special requests" section offered in JotForm.

ELIGIBLE MEDIA

All works must have been completed between 2020-2025 and not previously exhibited at Ardest Gallery. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to, drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, oil, chalk, pastels, ink, ceramics, sculptures, metal work, wood work, and textiles. Max size for works is 48x60. 

If you have a question about whether your work is suitable for submission, please contact julieverville@ardestgallery.com.

ARTIST NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

Accepted artists will be notified no later than May 16th via the email provided in the submission application.

LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT DATES

Load-in for will be offered both Friday, JULY 25TH between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, JULY 26TH between 12-4 p.m. at Ardest Gallery, located at 25200 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands TX 77380.

Pre-arranged shipments of artwork WITH return labels are also accepted. BUT, the works must arrive during the gallery's open hours.

ALL accepted works delivered MUST be ready-to-hang or display AND include a printed inventory sheet with title/size/medium and price alongside a thumbnail of the work(s).

Load-out will be offered on Saturday, AUGUST 30TH between 2-4 p.m. or WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

GALLERY SALES

Works will be exhibited and available for purchase by visitors to the gallery, and via an online gallery.  All sales throughout the show's duration will be managed by the gallery, with a 35% commission retained by the gallery. Commission statements will be provided via email to artists that sell work along with payment via their preference of Zelle, Venmo or check.

AWARDS

Awards will be provided for one Best in Show, 1st Place & 2nd Place. Honorable mentions will also be noted. 

PUBLICITY

The exhibition will be publicized locally via our social media platforms, digital media platforms and event listings, email newsletter and press releases submitted to local news outlets. Ardest Gallery reserves the right to use photographs and/or digital images for the purpose of publicity for the exhibit and/or the artist.

If you have any questions about this exhibition - please contact Julie Verville, Gallery Director/Curator, julieverville@ardestgallery.com or 832-296-6723.  Thank you!

For more information and to apply: https://form.jotform.com/251405189197160

"Modern Mirrors" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between September 3rd - 27th. The Deadline to apply is Friday, August 1st by 11:59 PM.

Portraits can be literal, interpretive, symbolic and/or realistic representations. "Modern Mirrors" aims to exhibit works that explore a shift in portraiture away from solely representing a person's likeness. 

Example prompts could include, but are not limited to:

Exploring their inner world

Exploring their identity

Exploring the complexities of human experience

Abstract and non-representational

Embracing complexities

Diverse media

Self portraits

The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 5-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror at 7 p.m.

GUEST JUROR - GABRIELA MONTERROSO

Guatemalan born and raised, Monterroso is a multidisciplinary figurative artist, living and working in Houston. Her work predominantly features the female figure and horses as central themes. She is an alumna of the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where she completed her Certificate in Painting and is currently a candidate in Ceramics (2026). Monterroso is the founder of Monterroso Gallery, which focuses on contemporary Latin American art, with a special emphasis on artists from Guatemala. Her work has been widely exhibited in Houston, including at the Holocaust Museum, Lawndale Art Center, and the Kinder Morgan Building.

For more information or to apply, visit: https://form.jotform.com/251627159710154

Art in The Woods, an outdoor fine arts market, is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month between September-December (2nd Saturday) & March-May, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. just outside of our doors!! 

The Grogan's Park community includes a number of wonderful family owned businesses, including a book store, clothing boutique, coffee house and fine dining restaurant. Grogan's Park is situated on the edge of The Woodlands, Texas, with easy access from I-45.

Artists will be juried into each market, space is filled on a first come, first serve basis and the fee for a 10x10 space is $60.

We accept artist applications on a rolling basis. Should you be accepted into the market, an invoice will be set to secure your space.

To apply: https://form.jotform.com/231815405497157

Are you interested in joining Artist Gallery?

Ardest Gallery is a fine arts gallery representing top, Texas 2D and 3D artists in The Woodlands, Texas.

We accept artist applications on an ongoing basis, and rotate artists on a quarterly basis. For consideration, please fill out our Jotform and a gallery representative will be in contact with you.

For artist submission requirements, visit: 

https://form.jotform.com/221644752882159