Open Call

Application Open

View the timeline for more information or sign up for an information session.

Every three years, Centro de Artes hosts an Open Call for local, state, national, and international curators, artists, artist groups and organizations to submit proposals for upcoming exhibitions. Submissions must align with the Centro de Artes mission. The 2026 Open Call is for exhibitions beginning in 2028. The Centro de Artes Committee evaluates all proposals.

We invite proposals from:

  • emerging and established Latino artists
  • curators
  • arts and cultural organizations
  • community groups working in all disciplines

The Centro de Artes Committee evaluates exhibition submissions based on:

  • artistic merit
  • curatorial experience and qualifications

Timeline

January 20, 2026

Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST

February 3, 2026

Application opens at 8 a.m. CST

March 6, 2026

Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST

April 10, 2026

Application closes at 5 p.m. CST

May - July 2026

Proposal review

August - September 2026

Exhibition planning

October 2026

Centro de Artes Committee approves exhibition schedule

November 2026

San Antonio Arts Commission approves exhibition schedule

December 2026

Exhibition proposal notifications shared with applicants 

Apply

Step 1.Submit Intent to Apply

The Intent to Apply is open January 20 at 8 a.m. - March 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST.

Submit your Intent to Apply through our grant management portal (GO Smart) Create either an individual or organization account. If you already have an account, please confirm its accuracy.

Submit Intent to Apply

Your Intent to Apply will be reviewed to confirm eligibility. If eligible, you will be granted access to the application.

All application communications from the Department will come from GO Smart. Please add noreply@gosmart.org to your email contact list so that important emails do not go into your junk or spam box.

Step 2.Apply

Applications are open February 3 at 8 a.m. - April 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST.

If you have been notified of your eligibility, you may apply:

  1. Log in to your GO Smart account.
  2. Click on the tab titled Grant Applications & Forms.
  3. Search for the application.

Information Sessions

We will hold free informational sessions on how to apply to the 2026 Open Call. Space is limited, reserve your spot now.

Resources

Contact

Email

Contact Form

Phone

210-206-ARTS (210-206-2787)

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