Artist Submission Guidelines

Thanks for your interest in joining the Austin Art Garage gallery roster! We're proud to support and showcase local talent from Central Texas. As a small gallery with limited space, we're often at capacity, but we're always keeping an eye out for fresh, original work that aligns with our aesthetic and mission.

Before you submit, please take a moment to read the guidelines below. We receive a high volume of artist submissions and, as much as we’d love to respond to everyone, our small team simply doesn’t have the capacity to reply to each one individually. If you don’t hear back from us, please don’t take it as a reflection of your talent, we truly appreciate every artist who reaches out. You're always welcome to submit again in the future with new work!

Before You Submit

• Location Requirement: You must live in the Central Texas area to be considered.
• Please, No Drop-Ins:
  We love initiative, but please don’t stop by the gallery unannounced to show us your art. We want to give every artist’s work the attention it deserves, and surprise visits don’t allow for that.

How to Submit

Please email 6–8 low-resolution JPEG images of your original artwork to submissions@austinartgarage.com with “ARTIST SUBMISSION” in the subject line. Your submission should include the following:

1. Clear photos of your artwork (low-res JPEGs only, no large files please).

2. Artwork details for each piece:

   Title

   Medium

   Dimensions

   Previously sold price (if applicable)

3. Contact information (name, phone, email, and location).

4. Optional but helpful: Side views of your work, especially if on canvas or wood panel.

5. Your website and social handles are welcome, but please do not send only links. We won't click through without attached artwork due to scams and safety concerns.

What We're Looking For

• Ready-to-hang originals only. We do not accept loose paper works or poorly framed pieces. We strongly prefer canvas, gallery-wrapped canvas, or wood panels (1”–3” deep).
• Fresh, cohesive work. Please don’t send old paintings, sketchbook art, or work you’re trying to “clear out.”
• Originals only. We are not currently looking for artists who only have prints of sold originals.
• A consistent practice. We're most interested in artists with multiple available pieces and an active studio practice—those who are ready to build a strong presence with us.
• Availability. Please don’t send art that is already sold or consigned elsewhere.

After You Submit

If we feel your work is a good fit and space becomes available, we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.

If you don’t hear from us, please don’t be discouraged. We see a lot of great art and often have very limited space. We encourage you to keep creating and submit again down the line with new work you're excited about.

We truly appreciate your interest and the time you put into sharing your work with us.

—The Austin Art Garage Team