Open Call for Artists

Explore Denison Arts Council open calls for artists below. This page is updated with new calls as they are created.

517 Gallery showcases original art from Local, Regional and Emerging Artists.  Art is displayed on a rotating basis for approximately 3-4 months ensuring opportunity for more artists and an evolving show for our patrons. 

 Applications are accepted year round.

The Denison Arts Council and City of Denison invites proposals to paint dumpsters in the alleys of the Denison Cultural Art District. The dumpster project is part of the Activate the Alleys with a goal to beautify the Alleys in the District as well as encourage the public to use alternate entrances to the businesses on Main Street.

The dumpsters are public art and must be “family friendly”. Applicants can be Individual artists or teams. The City of Denison will prepare the Dumpster for painting, these are recycled dumpsters that will continue to be used for their original purpose of trash collection. The dumpster is the property of the City of Denison.

Join us in the Cultural Arts District in Denison, Texas for Dia de Los Muertos Weekend!