MAINLY ART

Call for visual artists from the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture

ALLING ALL VISUAL ARTISTS! Visual Artist Opportunity

MAINLY ART

Fall 2026 Artist Guidelines/Artist Agreement

An event from the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture

 

WHAT IS MAINLY ART? 

Mainly Art is a vibrant outdoor celebration of creativity, putting the spotlight on 15 different visual artists each month. Stroll downtown’s charming Main Street to discover a diverse array of artwork and glean inspiration too! It’s called Mainly Art because it takes place on Main Street—and it’s all about art! This event is by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture. 

Who can apply?

We are looking for visual artists who want to sell their artwork at our Mainly Art series! All artwork, or gifts featuring artwork, must be the intellectual property of the artists themselves. There is no application fee, no commission taken, and for artists who are selected to participate, we will provide a tented space to make the artist's setting up easier. This is a juried opportunity and is a program by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture.

 

FALL 2026 MAINLY ART EVENT DATES:

 

·         September 26, 2026

·         October 24, 2026

·         November 21, 2026

·         December 19, 2026

 

This event takes place in Downtown Round Rock and is hosted by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS:

1) Please read the GUIDELINES FOR ARTISTS

2) Then, continue to ARTIST APPLICATION so we can learn more about you and your art! 

3) Sign our artist agreement after completing the first two steps! 

 

As a juried event with limited spaces, we may not be able to accommodate all applicants this season. If you are selected for a date, we will email you a confirmation letter with a date for you. Please give us time to curate the season. This is a curated event for sales of artwork.

 

Note about this event for artists: This event was created to support visual artists. We will not accept any vendor who is not focused on art. If you are not an artist who is creating and selling YOUR original artworks, please do not submit an application for consideration.

1.     A space within our Mainly Art event in Downtown Round Rock

2.      One (1) 10’ x 10’ white popup tent will be provided, and it will be set up for you.

3.      Please bring your own extension cords for power. Or bring your own power supply.

4.      Please bring your own hanging art units or other ways to display your art items. Or just set up your art on a table!

5.      Please bring your own tables and chairs. (If you need us to provide a table, please request this in the Artist's Application below.)

6.      Bring a curated selection of what you think you can carry, set up, and sell!

7.      Prices are up to you!  What you make is yours!

8.      Have ways for your customer to pay:  cash, credit, online… (some may want receipts)

9.      Have ways for your customers to carry your art once it sells.

10.   Artist Check in and set up: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Please do not arrive earlier than 8:30am)

11.   Show starts at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

12.   Remember: Loadout/strike is from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., so please be mindful to only bring a manageable selection of your artwork so that you can set up and strike quickly -- and in all weather. In fairness to all participants, please do not start packing until 3:00pm.

13.   Parking: Early bird gets the worm. Round Rock City Hall and Round Rock Public Library Parking Garages are free and available!

14.   Bring your own dollies and a friend to help carry your art.

15.   Outside Restroom available.

16.   Rain and weather dependent (if it rains, Mainly Art may be cancelled). As this is an outdoor event, please be aware that we may need to shorten or cancel the event due to extreme weather.  

17. Note to artist wishing to share a booth: If you plan to share a booth with an artist friend, please include their information in your application, since this is a juried event. 

1.       Check In and Set up is from 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (Check in starts at 8:30am, not earlier).

2.       Show starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 3:00 p.m. but you can sell your items as soon as you are set up!

3.       We request you stay until 3:00 pm, unless there is an emergency. If you need to leave early, please tell a City of Round Rock staff member or volunteer before packing up.

4.       Strike is from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please keep this one hour in mind when deciding what artwork to bring. Artists must be packed up and exit the Mainly Art event area before 4:00 p.m. 

1.     Promote. Promote. Promote.  You are our best advertiser of the event. You probably have a list of followers and buyers. Please let them know when you'll be in Downtown Round Rock for Mainly Art.

2.       Do not forget your business cards, promotion cards, and QR codes. 

3.       Make sure all of your electronics are fully charged.

4.       Please bring all snacks, drinks etc. you need. When it is hot or humid, please bring plenty of water to drink. When it is cold or cool, consider coffee, cocoa, hot tea to stay warm!!!

5.       It's important that you market the event to your followers and customers, and please tag us in your posts:

www.facebook.com/ArtsinRoundRock

www.instagram.com/roundrockartsandculture

6.      Mainly Art is a City of Round Rock Arts and Culture activity: www.roundrocktexas.gov/arts

1.       If you are selected for a date, please bring a curated selection of your artwork that is manageable for a short setup and strike timeframe. Having an edited selection will also help you in case of weather.

2.       We will not accept vendors who are distributors for others, such as art gallery owners, distributors, or commercial firms. All artwork must be your own intellectual property. 

3.       No face painters accepted.

4.       We are trying to get in as many artists as possible during the dates we have available. As a juried event and with limited spaces, we may not be able to accommodate all applicants.

5.       We will not accept any vendor who is not focused on art. If you are not an artist who is creating and selling YOUR original artworks, please do not submit an application for consideration.

6.       Rain out: If the event is closed due to rain, we will try to schedule you on another upcoming date, but it may not be possible.

7.       Be aware that you are given aluminum framed tents which cannot bear a lot of weight.  Please limit the weight load to 10 pounds.  Fees may be charged if staff has to remove tape or if tents are broken from the weight of your products. Consider using zip ties (and bring scissors to remove the ties) or velcro-type "ties."

8.       As this is an outdoor event, please be aware that we may need to shorten or cancel the event due to extreme weather.  

9.       This is an event for artists to make a profit by selling their artwork. In the spirit of art sales and fairness to fellow artists, please do not give away items at your tent.

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Mainly Art is a program of the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture, in support of connecting visual artists with professional opportunities. Learn more about what we do: 

www.roundrocktexas.gov/arts