12x12 New Artist Application 2026
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Who can apply
ELIGIBILITY: Artists must be current residents of Oklahoma and 18 years of age or older. Artists whose work did not sell in 12x12 the previous year must wait at least one year before being considered for invitation again. Please apply with three images that represent the style of work you plan to create for 12x12. One of these images may be the exact piece you wish to exhibit, but it is not required that you have made the piece before submitting. All 12x12 pieces must be original. Students may submit original work, but artwork created as part of a class is ineligible. We strongly encourage those interested in participating in 12x12 to join as OVAC Members. However, this is not a requirement.
About this opportunity
12x12 ANNUAL ART FUNDRAISER: CALL FOR ARTISTS The 12x12 Art Fundraiser is OVAC's largest annual fundraising event, raising vital funds to sustain our mission of growing and developing Oklahoma's visual arts community. Participating artists create an original work that conforms to the dimensions of 12 inches by 12 inches (or 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches for 3D work). Artists are selected by the 12x12 Volunteer Committee in the early summer. Artists who sold work during the previous year's event are personally invited back for the following year's event. The number of new artist invitations is determined by the number of artists who sold work last year and who apply to participate again. As 12x12 is OVAC’s largest fundraiser, the selection process is highly competitive. The 12x12 comm...