Oakwood Public Market Art Call

 Let your art shine in the heart of Dripping Springs! 

About the Exhibition

New location added! We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to our DSAL members to be part of a distinctive art exhibit which will run from April 6 – August 3, 2026:

Oakwood Public Market

2500 Beverly Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

The Dripping Springs Art League is excited to announce a new ongoing gallery opportunity in the Jackalope Room at Oakwood Public Market—a stunning, hip new venue with a classic Hill Country feel, offering indoor/outdoor seating and great views. This rotating exhibit space will feature new artwork on a regular basis, offering DSAL members a wonderful chance to showcase their creativity to a broad and ever-changing audience.

Theme: Hill Country Sunsets

Oakwood is perched high on a hill and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The owner has specifically requested artwork that captures the breathtaking sunsets as seen from Oakwood’s own patio. Works featuring general Hill Country landscapes and sunsets will also be considered, but special preference will be given to Oakwood-specific views.

Homework (the fun kind):
Come visit Oakwood and take in a sunset for yourself. Listen to some music, grab some food and a drink (or two), and soak up the view.

The Plein Air Club will be hosting an upcoming onsite event tentatively on March 8th. Members can paint, photograph and experience the view firsthand. This is open to everyone. Contact Olivia (olivia.rose.ochoa@gmail.com) for more details.

Artist Reception:
Join us to celebrate the artists and their work on Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm. All participating artists are encouraged to attend and are welcome to bring friends and family. More details to come.

Eligibility:
Open to all current members of the DSAL. Additionally, participants must agree to contribute 2 consecutive hours of their time per month during the exhibit period. In order to open the gallery space to traffic and possible sales, we will need help. Volunteering to work at the gallery can be fun! Bring friends or family, grab some drinks, work on your own artwork, relax and hang out. A volunteer coordinator will follow up at a later date. Submit your artwork for consideration here.

Exhibition Details:

• Artwork submissions should align with a “family-friendly” theme. Submitted works should 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, wood, glass, photography, and charcoal. All works must be wall mountable.
• All exhibited pieces will be offered for sale with a 90% artist, 10% DSAL commission structure.
• DSAL will facilitate all sales of artwork including 8.25% taxes, distribution of commissions, and payment to the artist. DSAL will not take title to any artwork.
• Artists are accountable for the delivery, pickup, and any related expenses.
• The venue has a  hanging rail system. No art will be attached directly to the walls. All artwork must have two ‘D-rings’ mounted 2-3” from the top of the frame. No exceptions. Wiring is optional. NO sawtooth hangers allowed. For framed pieces, a solid presentable frame is required. Metal frames are highly discouraged.
• Unframed canvases must have gallery wrapped edges, i.e. no staples should be visible. The edges must be painted. 
• Artwork must be in a finished and dry condition. Please, no wet paint.
• Please label the back of your artwork with your name and the title. 
• The DSAL assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged goods.
• Submission fee: $30 for up to three entries; $5 for each additional entry not to exceed five entries. Click here to begin the application process. Please note that all images and details must also be submitted by March 23rd.

Important Dates:

• February 16- Artist Call Opens
• March 23 – Art Submission deadline
• March 29 – Notification of acceptance via email
• April 6 – Art Installation
• April 9, 5-7pm – DSAL artist reception
• August 3  – Artwork Pickup

When someone wishes to purchase your artwork:

Please be aware that the DSAL will facilitate the monetary transactions on behalf of the artists. If a visitor is interested in purchasing a displayed artwork, they will pay via a QR code listed on the artwork label. Once a sale is made, the buyer will show proof of sale to a representative of DSAL or Oakwood. The DSAL will distribute payments to artists. Artists might be asked to replace any sold piece with another work of about the same size, subject to approval.

All submissions must include images and additional artwork information

Please ensure that you are ready to upload the following information for each piece at the time you fill out the entry form.

• Title
• Art Medium & Substrate (i.e., oil on canvas)
• Dimensions in inches (Width X Height) – Please include the outermost edges of the frame if applicable.
• Price
• Brief description (1-2 sentences)
  • Tip: You may include your inspiration, techniques, and what this painting means to you or the meaning you wish to convey to others.
• JPEG Image
  • Please name the image file in the following format: Last name-First name-Title.jpg. (i.e. Smith-Michelle-SunshineandRainbows.jpg)
  • Please include a photo of the back of the piece as well, so we can review the mounting hardware. Again, no sawtooth hangers will be allowed. Art must have two ‘D-rings’ mounted 2-3” from top.

For any inquiries and submissions, please contact us at DSAL.ArtInPublicSpaces@gmail.com.

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