Midland Arts Association

Big Bend Artists-in-Residence – Application Period
2025-12-01 00:00 - 2026-01-31 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Application window for the 2026 Big Bend Artist in Residence Program

Volunteer Artists Youth Rally
2026-01-10 00:00
Free youth rally connecting mentors creatives and youth

ACM Open Show Exhibition
2026-01-22 00:00 - 2026-03-01 00:00
Annual open juried exhibition by Arts Council of Midland

Artist INC Express – Texas Statewide (Virtual)
2026-02-06 18:00 - 2026-02-08 00:00
Free virtual program helping artists build sustainable practices

Spring/Summer Art Change-Out
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00
Art installation week for MAA members exhibiting at Midland Shared Spaces. Sign logbook upon entry. No tools required.

Spring Meet & Greet Reception
2026-03-17 17:00 - 18:30
Artist Meet & Greet reception. Exhibiting artists required to attend and promote.

2026 Midland Arts Association Spring Juried Exhibition
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Museum of The Southwest, 1705 W Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
The Midland Arts Association proudly presents the 2026 Spring Juried Exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Museum of the Southwest. This annual exhibition celebrates exceptional contemporary artwork by artists from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Exhibition Dates
March 26 – June 7, 2026
Opening Reception & Awards
Thursday, March 26, 20265:30 – 7:00 PMOpen to the public
Location
Museum of the Southwest1705 W. Missouri Ave.Midland, TX 79701
About the Exhibition
Since 1978, the Midland Arts Association’s Spring Juried Exhibition has been a cornerstone of the region’s arts calendar. Juried by a respected professional in the field, the exhibition highlights a wide range of media and artistic perspectives, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience outstanding regional talent in a museum setting.
Juror
Laura Romer HuckabyCurator of Collections & ExhibitionsSan Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
Awards
The exhibition features $2,500 in cash awards, including Best of Show, recognizing artistic excellence across multiple disciplines.
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition is on view during regular museum hours from March 26 through June 7, 2026. Admission policies follow those of the Museum of the Southwest.

Step 1: Download The Prospectus

Step 2: Upload Your Artwork

Fall Meet & Greet Reception
2026-08-16 17:00 - 18:30
Artist Meet & Greet reception for Fall exhibit.

Fall Art Change-Out
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00
Art installation week for Fall exhibit at MSS.

Winter Art Change-Out
2026-11-30 08:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00
Art installation week for Winter exhibit at MSS.

Winter Meet & Greet Reception
2026-12-08 17:00 - 18:30
Artist Meet & Greet reception. Artists may request table space.

Spring/Summer 2027 Art Change-Out
2027-08-08 08:00 - 2027-08-12 17:00
Art installation week for 2027 Spring/Summer exhibit.

Spring/Summer 2027 Meet & Greet Reception
2027-08-16 17:00 - 18:30
Artist Meet & Greet reception for 2027 Spring/Summer exhibit.
