The Big Show is an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists practicing within a 100-mile radius of Lawndale.
Eligibility
- The Big Show is open to artists living within a 100-mile radius of Lawndale.
- Each artist may submit up to 3 original artworks completed between January 2023 to present.
- Work must fit through the 6’9″ x 4’11” entryway and cannot exceed 200 pounds in weight.
- Works previously exhibited in Houston are not eligible. However, works exhibited as part of a school program in Houston (e.g. MFA thesis) are allowed.
- All works must be exhibition-ready. For framed works and stretched canvas, this includes proper hanging hardware such as D-rings or a wire. Display options for non-wall hanging artwork (e.g. sculptures, videos, and performances) will be discussed between Lawndale staff and the artist(s).
- All works must be available for installation and delivered between May 20 – 30, 2025 and remain on view for the duration of the exhibition (June 6 – August 2, 2025).
Link to Submittable: https://lawndaleartcenter.submittable.com/submit/321566/the-big-show-2025