Throughline Collective, a Houston-based artist-run space, has announced a statewide open call for "Future Forward," a juried group exhibition for Texas college students scheduled for August 8-30 at its 1,000-square-foot gallery in Midtown. Madi Murphy, Associate Curator of Fotofest, will curate the show, and two selected students will receive a two-person exhibition in 2026 along with mentorship, installation help, promotion, a stipend, and curatorial freedom. Applications are due June 1, with a $30 fee, and all artistic mediums are welcome.
This initiative matters because it provides a rare platform for emerging Texas college artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, gain curatorial mentorship, and retain 100% of sales proceeds. By fostering connections among students across the state and offering career-building opportunities, Throughline Collective aims to strengthen the college art community in Texas and challenge traditional gallery models.