Exhibition Open Call
While we are still accepting proposals, please note that we are now programmed through 2026
Lawndale accepts proposals on a rolling basis.
Lawndale’s Exhibition Program presents exhibitions proposed through our open call. We welcome both artists and curators to apply, with an emphasis on practices based in Houston and the Gulf Coast Region.
In 2023, we shifted our open call away from one annual deadline to accepting submissions on a rolling basis (i.e. all year, January 1 through December 31). Each year, we typically accept around 6-8 exhibitions which usually take place within one to two years. For example, an exhibition accepted in 2025 would likely occur in 2026 or 2027. That being said, we like to work with and alongside artists and curators in the production of their exhibitions; thus, we are open to conversation if a different time frame works better.
Proposals are reviewed by our Executive Director, Anna Walker; Operations and Exhibitions Manager, Jeremy Johnson; and Advisory Board made up of artists, curators, and scholars from Houston or with ties to the region. Should you have any questions, please email exhibitions@lawndaleartcenter.org.
All submissions should be sent to exhibitions@lawndaleartcenter.org.