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Event History

K Space Contemporary is a 501c3 non-profit organization which is dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art in Corpus Christi, Texas. Third Coast National was established thirteen years ago in 2007. For its first ten years (2007 to 2016), Third Coast National was an annual exhibition. Now it is a biennial exhibition held during even-numbered years. The Third Coast National competition typically averages 180-200 entrants who submit up to 650 artworks. 15-20% of the artists who enter are accepted. The number of pieces that are selected for exhibit ranges between 50 to 65 works of art. Past Third Coast National jurors include artists Sharon Kopriva, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Tony Magar, Ray Smith, Mark "Scrapdaddy" Bradford, Art Museum of South Texas Curator Deborah Fullerton, Andy Coolquitt and Josh MacPhee, Glasstire writer Christina Reese, TAMUCC Art Department Chair Rich Gere, Del Mar College Art Department Chair Ken Rosier, Ballroom Marfa Co-founder and Executive Director Fairfax Dorn and Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at San Antonio Museum of Art, Suzanne Weaver.

What Makes this event different?

Third Coast National is the only biennial exhibition of its kind the Texas Coastal Bend. The artwork of participating artists is reviewed by an established museum / gallery curator or renowned artist. The work of all selected artists is introduced to collectors in our region, and a select few artists receive cash awards. The exhibit brings artwork from across the USA to the Texas Coast and introduces our community to innovative artists from all over the nation.

Copyright Policy

Artists may select whether or not their work may be used in publicity for the exhibition. Artists maintain copyright of all works selected for the exhibition. Artists are credited whenever possible if their works are used in promotional materials.

Image Usage Rights

Yes.

Call for entries for artists who are 18+ living in the USA.

Original artworks that were completed in the last 2 years can be submitted, however, artworks that were previously exhibited at KSC or Schaudies Gallery at K Space Art Studios are not eligible. Any failure to comply with our submission guidelines may disqualify your entry. The entry fee is non-refundable.

The 2020 Juror is Rigoberto Luna. He is a native of San Antonio, Texas, Luna is the Co-founder and Exhibitions Curator of Presa House Gallery. Luna also served on the curatorial panel for the Third Annual Tito’s Prize (2020) at Big Medium in Austin, TX. Major curatorial projects include Ctrl+A, at K Space Contemporary (2018); Entre La Sombra: Life Along the Missions, a collaboration with The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture World Heritage Office and Office of Historic Preservation (2017). 

Size Limitation: 2-dimensional works cannot exceed 5 feet in either direction. 3-dimensional works (and shipping crates) must fit through a 40”x 83” doorway. Sculpture must be manageable by two people.

Format: Digital images submitted online: 1 image for each 2D work of art, 2 images for each 3D work.

Sales: Works must be For Sale. KSC collects payment and retains 40% commission. INCLUDE GALLERY COMMISSION when pricing your work.

Entry Fee (non-refundable): $40/non-members for 1 to 3 works of art, and $5 per Each additional entry. Entry fee can be paid via PayPal through online entry system, or by mailing a check or money order payable to K Space Contemporary. 

Notice: Notice of acceptance or denial will be posted on www.kspacecontemporary.org and emailed to the entrants. 

Shipping: All shipping costs and liability for damage are the responsibility of the artist. (See instructions in online prospectus at https://tinyurl.com/yx3wa448.)

Label: Each accepted work must arrive with proper labeling: name, email address and phone number, title, media, date, retail price.

Framing Requirements:  2-D works must be properly prepared for exhibition with wire securely attached. Works requiring glazing must use Plexi-glass or equivalent. Only white, off-white or black mats allowed. We prefer that paper works be framed for protection; however, we will exhibit works on paper using magnets, push-pins or clips. Unframed paintings must be painted around the edges in solid black, white or grey or with continued image. 

Selected Works: KSC reserves the right to reject works not represented accurately in the image and description in the entry form.  KSC may refuse works that arrive damaged, are poorly constructed or poorly presented (dirty mats, warped canvases, etc.).

2020 CALENDAR:

July 1: Entry Deadline

July 31: Artists Notified by email

August 12-15, 19-21, 11 am to 5 pm: Receiving Hand-Delivered works

August 21: Shipped works due (deliver between August 12 and August 21)

Sept. 4, 5:30 - 9 pm: Exhibition Opening with ArtWalk

Oct. 2: Closing reception with ArtWalk

Oct. 3, Oct. 7-10, 11am to 5 pm: Pick Up Hand-Delivered works

Oct. 5: Return shipped works

For more information about this opportunity for artists, please visit the Event Website.