Call for Art—Dogs of Oak Cliff
Tiny Gallery Trail | Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas
Exhibition dates | October 10 - January 9, 2027
They greet us at the door. They roam our neighborhood and sleep in our beds. In Oak Cliff, every dog has a story — and so does every person who loves one.
The relationship between Oak Cliff and its dogs is full of love and loyalty, but also fear, loss, and the everyday complexity of caring for animals. The Tiny Gallery Trail invites artists to explore all of it — honestly and with heart.
About the Tiny Gallery Trail
Artists are invited to show work in a unique setting — outdoor gallery boxes installed along a trail through the Elmwood neighborhood in Oak Cliff, Dallas.
Who can apply
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All voices and all experiences are welcome here.
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Oak Cliff perspectives especially encouraged.
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Work in all media welcome — drawing, painting, print, ceramics, photography, and mixed media. See gallery box accommodations and size limitations.
Theme
Work should connect to the theme of dogs in Oak CLiff — literal or conceptual interpretations are welcome.
Important dates
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MAY 2: Call to Artists opens
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JULY 10: Submission deadline at 11:59PM CST
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JULY 25: Art Committee Selection/Artist notification
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SEPT 26: Review work and discuss installation
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OCT 3-7: Onsite installation
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OCT 10: Opening reception
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OCT 10 - JAN 9, 2027: Exhibition dates
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JAN 10 - 16: Exhibition uninstall dates
Good to know
The Tiny Gallery Trail is in an outdoor setting and your work will be housed within a small gallery box.
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Extreme heat: Interior temperatures can reach 160°F, even with optimal box orientation. If it can’t take the heat, it won’t last the summer.
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Vandalism risk: All work should be created with the understanding that public art is… public.
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Material limitations: Some 3D-printed plastics will soften or melt in extreme Texas heat.
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Moisture exposure: Paper, books, and porous materials may absorb humidity and warp.
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Insects happen: Even sealed boxes can occasionally allow ants or other insects inside, which may eat and/or damage artwork.
Question? tinygallerytrail@gmail.com