"SURREAL DREAMS, Tangled Realities" : a journey into the subconscious, where logic dissolves and imagination reigns is coming to Fenix Arts Gallery in September 2025.
Fenix Arts Gallery is excited to invite all artists throughout Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area to participate in this exhibition. Both two-dimensional or dimensional artworks are accepted. This is a juried show for artists 18 years old or older. The judge will be awarding a cash prize for Best of Show. The exhibition runs Sept 18 - Nov 9 and is free and open to public.
Surreal Dreams Criteria
Surreal Dreams is a juried exhibition.
• All 2 and 3-dimensional artwork, sculpture, representational or abstract; oil, acrylic, watercolor,
pastel, mineral pigments, charcoal, mixed media, and photography accepted (calligraphy,
video, and group/collaboration works are not accepted).
• Photographs and digital art printed on paper or other ground will be accepted.
• All two-dimensional artworks need to be ready to hang in a professional gallery.
• Artworks are original works.
• Orient images the way they are to be viewed
• Registration will be confirmed and payment must be made at time of delivery.
• Artworks must be available for sale.
• Plexiglass is preferred, but not required.
• Maximum of 3 art works accepted per artists
Size Restrictions
All work accepted for the exhibition must be ready for display. For 2-dimensional work,
maximum of 48 inches on longest side. All framed art must have D-rings, strong wire attached,
and be ready to hang. Gallery wrap is acceptable with the edges painted. Sculpture is limited to
50 lbs. and if fragile must be encased or otherwise protected.
Entry and Processing Fee
All artists must apply online at https://www.fenixarts.org/callfor-art-surrealdreams
• Please fill out the entire Entry Form, including email and phone number.
• Upload the digital images at the bottom of the form.
• Digital images shall be maximum 1 MB in size per image, and should accurately represent the
artwork.
• $15 per Entry
Dates to Remember
Submission Deadline: end of day Monday Sept 8th.
Notification of Show: Wednesday - Thursday Sept 10th - 11th
Drop-Off at Fenix: 9/12 Friday 1-5pm 9/13 Saturday 10-6pm
Opening Reception: Friday Sept 19th 6-9pm
$200 Cash Prize awarded for best of show.
Eligibility
This exhibit is open to all artist over the age of 18 throughout NW Arkansas and the surrounding
area. Each artist may submit up to 5 works for the exhibit that meet the criteria. Only 3 works will be accepted. Please follow the Artwork Specifications.
Installation
Fenix Arts is responsible for hanging the exhibition. They will hang the show in the best presentation for the Surreal Dreams Exhibition. Artists are responsible for providing any special installation needs. By submitting your artwork, the artists agree to cooperate with the gallery on installation.
Artwork Presentation: Two-dimensional works should be gallery wrapped or framed (no staples or white edges on stretchers). Dimensional art should feasible to display.
Label Artwork: Please label the front of your art (on the stretcher or a tag) with name, title, medium, price and phone number.
Artwork Delivery: Artworks must be delivered and picked up locally. Please bring your artwork to Fenix Arts Gallery: 150 N. Skyline Drive, Mount Sequoyah, Millar Lodge, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Unpack your artwork upon delivery and keep your packing materials for the pick-up date. Storage is not available.
Ready to Hang: All two-dimensional artworks need to be ready to hang in a professional gallery.
No bull clips, saw-tooth hangers, clip frames, or poster frames will be accepted. Wired d-rings
requested. Dimensional works should be labeled and properly packaged for delivery.
Sales: All artwork must be available for purchase. All sales are handled by Fenix Arts. Tax and
fees are included in the sale and handled by the Fenix Arts. Checks will be sent to the artist’s
address included in their registration form.
Artwork Sold: If an artwork is sold, the buyer is allowed to take the artwork on purchase.
Artworks for sale in the Surreal Dreams Exhibition are subject to a 20% commission.
HOW TO NAME YOUR ART FILES
Artwork Submissions: How to name your artwork
First/LastName/Title
Example: (Stan/Dark/BalloonsInTheSky)
Artwork File size: 1.5 MB each
$15 per Upload/Entry/Artwork
-Fill out form below,
-Upload your artworks.
-Enter by clicking the Submit button then
use Pay Buttons accordingly.
There will be a message below saying we have received your entry.
Email: info@fenixarts.com for any questions.
Thank you!
