THE ECLECTIKA
The Eclectika is an artist-run, artist-supported gallery, studio, and creative space located in Irving, Texas. Established in 2015 and revitalized in 2023, The Eclectika fosters a welcoming, community-focused environment dedicated to supporting the diverse creative talent of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative programming, the space provides artists with opportunities to share their work, develop their practices, and engage meaningfully with the broader community.
Upcoming Events
'The Eclektibition 2026'
Juror: Narong Tintamusik
Deadline: Friday, September 18
The Eclectika is excited to announce our second annual juried exhibition, 'The Eclektibition 2026'! The juror for this year's exhibition is artist and material researcher Narong Tintamusik. 'The Eclektibition 2026' is open to artists over the age of 18 that reside in the North Texas region. Artists are welcome to submit up to 5 works in any medium for the juror's consideration. Submission fee for the show is $25, payable through our website. This year's Juror's Choice Award features a $150 cash reward, a studio visit with the juror, and a solo show during our Spring 2027 season. Deadline to submit is Friday, September 18 at midnight. The submission form can be found on our website and linktree.
ABOUT THE JUROR:
Narong Tintamusik (ณรงค์ ตินตมุสิก) is a Thai-American artist and material researcher based in Dallas, Texas. His interdisciplinary practice explores personal and collective survival through painting, sculpture, wearables, and installation, all shaped by a craft-centered approach. Tintamusik studied biology and spent seven years working in environmental science before obtaining an MFA in Painting and Drawing at the University of North Texas in 2025. He has exhibited at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 500X Gallery, Plush Gallery, Daisha Board Gallery, Tarleton State University, and Angelina College. Tintamusik’s work has been supported by institutions including the Dallas Museum of Art, Puffin Foundation, Penland, Arrowmont, Anderson Ranch, and Pocosin Arts.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Open Call Begins: Monday, August 10
Open Call ends: Friday, September 18
Selected Artists Notified: Friday September 25
Announcement: Monday, September 28
Drop off: Sunday, October 11 from 1-5pm
Opening: Saturday, October 17 from 6-10pm
Closing: Sunday, October 25 from 1-4pm
Pick Up: Sunday, October 25 from 4-6pm
EclektiFest
September 5 from 3-6
Get ready, Fort Worth! The Eclectika is thrilled to announce EclektiFest, our first large-scale collaborative arts event, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026!
Hosted at an off-site location in Fort Worth, EclektiFest will feature two art exhibitions, a diverse array of vendors, local organizations, food, zines, and more!
Artists, take note! Submissions for EclektiFest will open on Wednesday, July 8 and runs until Friday, August 7. A submission fee of $10 applies. Alongside the open call exhibition, there will also be a group show highlighting the incoming Eclektive members and the Eclectika team. Stay tuned for further details, which will be announced in the coming weeks!
Buffalo graphic provided courtesy of Rebecca Brand
Poster by Derrick
The 2026 Eclectika Invitational
Saturday, September 10 from 6- 10
The Eclectika is thrilled to announce the first show of our Fall 2026 season, ‘The 2026 Eclectika Invitational'! This year's Invitational was co-curated by the Eclectika admin team and organized by Gallery Director Derrick Hamm and Assistant Gallery Director Lauren E. Allen. The participating artists are Aileen Khuu, Camden Bailey, Delaney Smith-Vaughn, Diana Fortin, Diana Rojas, Jacob Taylor Gibson, Jalen Colton Sanchez, Joshua Steven Bryant, Kim Wasson Eagan, Magaly Cantu, Megan Sutton, Rebecca Jinyoung Park, Ri Ayala, Sarah Mixon, Sierra Greenslade, Troy Day, and Yen-Yu Lien.
‘The 2026 Eclectika Invitational’ will be on view September 19 - 27. The opening reception will be held Saturday, September 19 from 6-10pm and a closing reception will be held Sunday, September 27 from 1-4pm. Additional viewing times can be made by appointment. The Eclectika is located at 711 N. Britain Rd Irving TX 75061.
EclektiFest
Selected Artists
We are thrilled to announce the selected artists for the EclektiFest open call exhibition! Between the open call and curated exhibitions, there will be over 40 artists exhibiting work at EclektiFest! EclektiFest will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2025 E. Rosedale St. Fort Worth, TX 76104.
About EclektiFest:
Get ready, Fort Worth! The Eclectika is thrilled to present EclektiFest, our first large-scale collaborative arts event, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Hosted at an off-site location in Fort Worth, EclektiFest will feature two art exhibitions, a diverse selection of local artists and vendors, community organizations, food, zines, interactive art activities, and more. Alongside our open call exhibition, the event will also showcase a special group exhibition featuring work by incoming Eclektive members and The Eclectika team. We look forward to bringing together artists, makers, and the community for an afternoon celebrating creativity and connection.
Selected Artists:
Adriana Martinez, Allison Bell, Angel Rose, Brigid Fox, Cameron Troupe, Chelsey Hamilton, Daniel Banker Tennyson, Dayana Chambers, Desi Abbitt, Emma Camp, Fabian Sanchez Castaneda, Fritz Grondy, Grace Putnam, Isaac Diaz, Janelle McHugh, Jeff Felderhoff, Jessica Faso, Kim Wasson Eagan, Mazie XSC, Nathan Basset, S. Lane Porter, Sydney Lewandowski, Tamara Rafkin, Vivian Nair
Call for Spring 2027 Proposals
Deadline: Sunday, September 20
We are now accepting proposals for our Spring 2027 season!
Proposal submissions are open to any creative residing in the North Texas region that are over the age of 18. While show planning experience is a plus, it is not required! There is a suggested donation of $10 to submit a proposal. Deadline to submit is Sunday, September 20 by midnight.
We are currently looking for:
Curated group shows with 4 to 10 participating artists that focus on particular mediums, identities, cultural backgrounds, and creative philosophies. These will be hosted in our main gallery space
Small project space shows. Solo shows or small group shows (2-3 artists) will be considered.
Open calls and solo shows for our main gallery space will not be considered. Full details can be found in the proposal form.
Introducing The Eclektive Members
We are thrilled to announce the members for the inaugural Eclektive cohort! The incoming members for the 2026-2027 session are Dárē, Ryan Semegran, Lo, Nadia Rosales, and Estephany Cazares-Pena. You can view their profiles and learn more about them at theeclectika.com/the-eclektive. We are very excited to have these wonderful artists part of this new initiative and look forward to working and collaborating with them over the next two seasons!
Follow the Eclektive members on Instagram at:
Dárē - @daretheartiste
Ryan Semegran - @semegransculpts
Lo - @lure.n
Nadia Rosales - @nadiarosales__
Estephany Cazares-Pena - @estephanycazares.photography