Giant Runt, an artist-run gallery in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced an open call for a 2026 juried group exhibition. One selected artist will receive a $500 prize and a solo exhibition at the gallery in 2027. The call is open to artists of all media and locations, with the only requirement that artworks fit through a standard seven-by-three-foot door. Co-owners Cosmo Jones and Max Marshall will jury the show, which is scheduled to run from February 23 to April 11, 2026. Applications are due January 31, 2025.
This open call matters because it provides a rare opportunity for emerging artists to gain exposure and a solo show in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where such incentives have become less common. As a new gallery that opened in fall 2024, Giant Runt is using the juried format to discover fresh talent and strengthen the local art scene. The initiative reflects a grassroots effort to support artists directly, without geographical restrictions, and highlights the role of small artist-run spaces in fostering community and career development.