Texas! Prospectus
Bee Cave Arts Foundation
12912 Hill Country Blvd #F160
Bee Cave, Texas 78738
info@beecavearts.foundation
Exhibition Dates Aug.29 – Oct.2, 2026
Exhibition Title: Texas!
Everything’s bigger in Texas—including creativity. Bee Cave Arts Foundation invites artists to submit work for Texas!, a bold and spirited exhibition celebrating the landscapes, culture, people, and iconic imagery of the Lone Star State.
From wide-open skies and rugged Hill Country vistas to urban energy, roadside attractions, and deeply personal interpretations of Texas life, this show welcomes a diverse range of perspectives and styles. Whether your work reflects tradition, challenges stereotypes, or captures the unexpected, we’re looking for art that embodies what Texas means to you.
All mediums are encouraged. Show us your Texas—big, bold, and uniquely yours.
Reception: Saturday August 29, 2-4pm
IMPORTANT DATES
ARTWORK ENTRY DEADLINE
(ONLINE ONLY)
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at midnight
ARTWORK DELIVERY TO Bee Cave Arts GALLERY
Friday-Saturday, August 21-22, 2026
2pm – 5pm
SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 1pm
RECEPTION
Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 2-4pm
SHOW CLOSES
Friday, October 2, 2026 – 5pm
ART PICKUP AT CLOSE OF SHOW
Saturday October 3, 2026 – 1-3pm
Juror: Marla Ripperda
"What is my art about? It’s about raucous joy, quiet beauty, and the humor which makes us human."
A fifth-generation Texan whose Central Texas roots trace back to 1850, Marla Ripperda is an accomplished artist working in both two and three dimensions. She began her professional career creating decorative faux finishes, murals, and custom stencils before expanding her practice to sculpture in 1995.
Ripperda opened her studio near Lake Buchanan in 2000 and has since become a respected presence in the Texas arts community. Her paintings and sculptures have been exhibited throughout the state, including at Texas State University Round Rock, the Bee Cave Arts Foundation, and the Georgetown Public Library. Her outdoor sculptures can be found in communities across Texas, including Georgetown, Round Rock, Marble Falls, Bee Cave, Salado, and Jewett.
Her solo exhibitions include Ghosts in Genealogy at the Bell County Museum, Texas Scenes at the Wedding Oak Tasting Room, and Pushing the Boundaries at the Llano Fine Arts Guild & Gallery.
Drawing inspiration from Texas landscapes, history, and everyday life, Ripperda’s work celebrates beauty, humor, and the enduring spirit of place. We are honored to welcome her as the juror for the Texas! Art Exhibition.
Eligibility
• The exhibit is open to all Central Texas artists.
• All work must be original.
• Submitting artists must have an active email address as all communications are done via email.
Media Accepted
• Open to artists working in all art mediums
• All submissions must be original work by the submitting artist.
Entry Fee
BCAF Member artists enjoy a discounted submission fee, so if you would like to become a member or renew your membership, please go to:
https://beecavearts.foundation/donations-memberships/
Memberships run from January to December of each year.
Submission fee:
$35 per BCAF Member artist with a maximum of three (3) entries per artist. $45 per non-member artist with a maximum of three (3) entries per artist. Entry fee is non-refundable. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
BCAF Exhibition Guidelines, Terms and Conditions
All artists must agree to the following exhibition guidelines, terms and conditions from the Bee Cave Arts Foundation (BCAF) in order to participate.
GENERAL
- I hereby certify that my art submission contains my original artwork and is not a reproduction of any published artwork, photographs, magazines, or any other creative materials protected by copyright laws.
- I will provide and then remove my artwork in the time frame agreed upon with the Bee Cave Arts Foundation.
- I understand that the Bee Cave Arts Foundation is not responsible for any theft, loss, or damage to my artwork.
- I grant exclusive rights to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation to utilize my artwork for promotional purposes and to display my art without compensation to me.
- I agree to donate 30% of any sales to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation (please price your pieces appropriately to include this donation and any sales tax).
- I understand that the BCAF has the right to refuse any artwork.
- I understand that artwork subjects must be appropriate for the general viewing public, and any profane, obscene, or offensive content will be removed without notice.
- No artwork may be withdrawn from the show before the close of the show.
ARTWORK
- My artwork content is family-friendly and does not include any profane, obscene, or offensive content.
- My artwork will be delivered and collected on the scheduled drop-off and strike dates. - All work submitted must be for sale.
- My artwork will hang for the entire show and will not be removed prior to the strike date, unless sold. When sold, I will be allowed to replace the artwork with another piece.
2D Artwork:
- Must be READY TO HANG with a strong WIRE secured on the back. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Artwork brought to drop- off without a strong wire for hanging will not be accepted.
- Must have the title of the work and artist name permanently written on the back of the artwork.
- All artwork frames must be in good condition and gallery wrapped canvas must be painted on all sides.
3D Artwork:
- Must have the title of the work and artist name permanently written on the bottom of the work.
- If needed, 3D artwork must have a pedestal in good condition ready for installation.
PHOTOGRAPHS & MARKETING
- I agree to allow the Bee Cave Arts Foundation to photograph my exhibiting artwork.
- I agree to allow any photographs to be freely used for marketing and business purposes, including but not limited to, standard press, publications, websites, social media, marketing, advertising, and print media.
ARTIST RECEPTION
- Artists are encouraged to host a demonstration or hands-on activity, subject to approval.
- Artists are encouraged to bring refreshments and snacks to share. BCAF will provide a limited amount of refreshments for the reception.
INSTALLATION & STRIKE
- I agree that my art will be delivered and collected at the scheduled times.
- I understand that BCAF has the right to decide on curating and installation of the exhibition.
- I agree that I will be charged a fee of $10/day payable to the BCAF for work that is NOT picked up on strike day.
SALES
- I agree to donate 30% of my artwork sales to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation (BCAF).
- I understand that payment for any artist sale is collected by BCAF at the time of sale and that total amount is paid to artist.
- I understand that no sales tax is collected by BCAF and inclusion of sales tax in the price of the work is my responsibility.
- I understand that all payments for sales and artist donations will take place on the exhibition strike date.
- I agree that I will submit the 30% donation payment to BCAF at the same time I receive payment for sales from BCAF.
Artwork Submission
All entries will be processed online on OnlineJuriedShows. Log in above and click Enter This Show to begin your submissions.
Images must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.