Entries Deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Applications close at midnight, Central Time
All entries must be submitted online at https://reviewstar.io/f/2026corazon
Read the exhibition guidelines carefully before submitting your entries.
The Bath House Cultural Center and curator Jose Vargas invite artists to submit their artwork for consideration in the 31st annual El Corazón exhibition in 2026. and we are seeking the participation of artists currently living in Texas who work across various media.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
El Corazón is an exhibition that celebrates the profound and universal symbolism of the human heart—a subject that has long captivated artists as a representation of deep emotions, love, and passion. Over the years, El Corazón has become one of the Bath House Cultural Center’s longest-standing and most cherished gallery traditions. Even after many years, the exhibition continues to inspire artists to create highly original, time-relevant, and deeply personal interpretations of this timeless theme.
We invite you to explore the theme of the heart through your own unique perspective and artistic voice. By participating, you’ll be contributing to a distinguished tradition that honors both the expressive power of the heart and the remarkable diversity of artistic talent in our community. This exhibition will feature an engaging variety of styles, media, and techniques, reflecting the many ways in which artists continue to find new meaning in this enduring symbol.
PREFERRED WORKS OF ART
The exhibition explores how artists use the image of the human heart in their work. While artists are free to choose the concepts, media, and styles that best express their vision—and may include a variety of imagery—the curator encourages participants to make the symbol of the heart a central focus in their pieces. If you’re curious about the kinds of artworks featured in previous El Corazón exhibitions, you can find examples online.
ELIGIBILITY
Although we have displayed El Corazón works by local, regional, national and international artists before, we will only review art by artists who live currently in Texas for our 2026 show.
Art in all media will be considered. All two-dimensional art must be properly wired and suitable for hanging. Three-dimensional art must be fully stable to stand on its own or be attached to a stable base that can sit securely on top of our pedestals.
There are no specific size restrictions for the artwork, as long as it can fit through the gallery doors. However, please note that artists are responsible for transporting their own works to and from the gallery, as well as for promptly removing them once the exhibition closes.
SUBMITTING ENTRIES
An entry fee is not required. The curator will review photographs of completed artwork only and will select about 60 pieces for the exhibition. Unfinished artwork will not be reviewed.
Artists may submit up to two works of art online for the curator’s consideration. The Bath House Cultural Center will not accept files submitted on portable memory devices or by e-mail. All the artwork submitted and exhibited at the Bath House Cultural Center must be completely the applicant’s original idea and creation.
Artists must fill out one separate application for each submitted work of art.
All entries must be submitted online at https://reviewstar.io/f/2026corazon
By submitting your entries and participating in the exhibition, you agree to comply with all the guidelines of this show.
CURATORIAL FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITY
Artists who would like to receive feedback on their artwork before submitting their entries are welcome to contact the curator, José Vargas, at jvargas898@earthlink.net. You may request his input while your piece is still in progress.
PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK
Submit high resolution images. Most cell phones have cameras that take high resolution images. If that is not the case with your mobile device, we recommend that you use a regular camera or that you ask a photographer to capture your art. For more advice, you may refer to the “Tips for Photographing Your Artwork” page HERE.
GALLERY AGREEMENT
The exhibition curator, Jose Vargas, will make a final decision for the selection of entries for the show. His decision is final and indisputable.
No artwork shall be removed from the exhibition before the closing date.
Permission to photograph and reproduce accepted entries for promotional and educational purposes is considered granted, unless otherwise indicated by the artist.
Submission of entries constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth above and in the Gallery Policy for Exhibitions. Download the policy using the link below:
Printed copies of the policy may also be obtained from the Bath House staff upon request.
SALES
As City of Dallas employees, the staff of the Bath House Cultural Center are not allowed to accept payments from prospective art buyers, but they may collect contact information from them and provide it to the artists. Transactions for the purchase of artwork shall be directly between the purchaser and the artist or his/her official agent.
The Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center, a not-for-profit organization that supports the center’s visual and performing art programs, would gladly welcome a voluntary donation of 15% of the purchase value of all art sold during the exhibition.
DELIVERY, LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Any accepted artwork that is delivered after the scheduled date of delivery will not be included in the exhibition. Transportation of the art to and from the gallery will be the responsibility of the artist. The Bath House Cultural Center will not be responsible for damage, loss or deterioration of any work while in transit. All reasonable care will be given to each work of art when received.
At its discretion, the City of Dallas provides insurance coverage for most artworks. However, the City may decline to insure pieces that could pose a risk to the public. The Bath House Cultural Center is not responsible for any damage to artwork caused by faulty hanging or installation mechanisms supplied or installed by the artist. As an additional safeguard, artists may choose to obtain their own insurance coverage independently.
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Exhibition Dates: February 7-March 7, 2026
Entries Deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by midnight Central Time
Notification: The list of selected artists will be posted online at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/notifications/
The notification will be posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6 PM.
Artists are responsible for visiting the link to review the notification. We will not send acceptance notifications to the artists.
In-Person Art Deliveries: Sunday, February 1, 2026 (2-4 PM). Late deliveries will not be accepted.
Art Shipments: Shipped works must arrive between January 15-31, 2026.
Reception: Saturday, February 7, 2026 (6-8 PM)
Art Pick Up: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2-7 PM)
Return of Shipped Artwork: We will begin to ship works back on the second week of March.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Enrique Fernández Cervantes at (214) 670-8723 or enrique.fernandez@dallas.gov
