Hays County EMS Art Call

 Let your art shine in the heart of Dripping Springs! 

About the Exhibition

We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to our DSAL members to be part of two distinctive art showcases which run from September 7 – March 7, 2025

Locations

North Hays County EMS Station & Admin Building

Location 1: 31331 Ranch Rd 12 North, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 

Location 2:  Heritage Oaks Drive, Austin, TX 78737

• • The DSAL believes in the power of art which is one of the reasons why we’ve partnered with North Hays County EMS. 
  • Our carefully chosen pieces of art aim to provide comfort and joy for staff & visitors, making the surroundings a little brighter during stressful times and after a rough day of work.
  • They are eager to feature artwork that is calming, cheerful and positive. They are looking for work that is abstract and modern. They also would like to avoid pieces that are figurative, feature dark colors and red as the predominant color.
  • The Ranch Road 12 location will have an opening reception on September 7, 2024. All artists are welcome to attend along with family and friends. 
  • The Heritage Oaks location will also have an opening reception. October 5, 2024.

Eligibility – Open to all current members of the DSAL. Join DSAL here.

Key Exhibition Details  (Please review the detailed exhibition information here.)

• Artwork submissions should align with a “family-friendly” theme. We kindly request that submitted works refrain from featuring nudity, political or religious statements, violence, or sexualized content, as these elements will not be accepted.
• We welcome a diverse range of artistic expressions in various mediums, including but not limited to oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, gouache, fiber art, collage, digital creations, drawings, and charcoal.
• All showcased pieces will be offered for sale, and the entire proceeds (100%) will be directed to the respective artist. The DSAL will not take any commission from sales; 
• DSAL will facilitate all sales of artwork, including payment directly to the Artist and buyer’s artwork pickup.
• Artists are accountable for the delivery, pickup, and any related expenses.
• Artwork must be prepared for wall hanging, complete with all required hardware securely attached. D-rings with wire are strongly encouraged over sawtooth hangers.
• Submission fee: $30 for up to three entries; $5 for each additional entry not to exceed five entries. Click the link to begin the application process. Please note that all images and details must also be submitted by August 9th.

Important Dates: Note that this is a quick call with less than 2 weeks til the submission deadline

• July 22 – Artist Call Opens
• August 9 – Art Submission deadline
• August 23 – Notification of acceptance via email
• August 28 & 29 – Artwork drop-off
• September 7 – DSAL artist reception at EMS, RR12, 10am-12pm
• October 5 – DSAL artist reception at EMS, Heritage Oaks, time TBD
• March  10 – Artwork Pickup at EMS stations

When someone wishes to purchase your artwork:

Please be aware that DSAL will facilitate the monetary transactions on behalf of the artists. If a visitor wishes to purchase your displayed artwork, they will scan the QR code on the label next to your artwork, generating an email to DSAL. The buyer will specify the piece(s) they wish to purchase. DSAL will then provide them with your online payment options. Once you confirm receipt of their payment, please notify us, and we will coordinate a pickup time for the buyer to collect their newly purchased artwork. If you wish to be present during pickup, let us know, but it is not mandatory.

For any inquiries and submissions, please contact Jenny Swannack, Art in Public Spaces chair atDSALArtCall@gmail.com.

Let’s turn Dripping Springs into a cool art hub that totally reflects our community’s creativity! Can’t wait to see all the awesome artwork lighting up these public spots!