Artspace111 and the Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition artists have been selected, juried by renowned Texas artist Jon Flaming. The total 2025 prize amount is $15,000, with a $10,000 first prize, newly named the Edmund Craig Memorital Award. The Edmund Craig Memorial Award honors the memory and legacy of Kenneth Craig Johnson and Stan Edmund Sewell, who were great supporters of the arts.

The exhibition will be open July 26 – August 23, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 26 from 6-8pm. Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours, Tuesday – Friday 11am – 5pm, and Saturday 11am – 2pm.

LOCATION:  111 Hampton St, Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76102

Artspace111 is currently open Tuesday – Friday from 11am to 5pm, Saturday 11-2 pm or by appointment. Please email Art@Artspace111.com to set an appointment.

P.S.  Please join us directly after the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition for the Artspace111 After Party with DJ Curate! 

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Prizes (totaling $15,000)

• Edmund Craig Memorial Award: $10,000 + opportunity to show at Artspace111 in a group or solo exhibition in 2026

• Second Prize: $2000

• Third Prize: $1000

• Honorable Mention (x4): $500

Awards will be announced and disbursed at the Opening Reception on July 26, 2025.

About The Juror 

Jon Flaming, Artist 

Jon Flaming (pronounced Fleming) is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his design, illustration, modern interpretations of cowboys and cowgirls, often depicting them in a heroic light. His fine art focuses on small-town Texas and the Southwest, reflecting the idiom of Texas regionalism. Flaming’s work brings warm recollections of earlier, simpler roots, while simultaneously magnifying awareness of social change and transformation underway in Texas. Jon’s modern interpretation of the Western art genre has earned him a loyal following of fans and collectors. Stetson, Tecovas, YETI, the John Wayne family and others have collaborated with Jon to promote their brands. Jon’s work resides in the permanent collections of the Amon Carter Museum of Art, Tyler Museum of Art, Museum of the Southwest, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and The Grace Museum. This September, Jon will once again be part of the prestigious invitational FarWest Show in Austin hosted by Mark Maggiori and Petecia Le Fawnhawk.

@JonFlaming

About the Edmund Craig Memorial Award

The Edmund Craig Gallery, founded in 1998 by Stan Edmund Sewell and Kenneth Craig Johnson, was a Fort Worth art gallery that showcased their shared passion for the arts. The gallery featured an extensive collection of work by local, national, and international artists, spanning a diverse range of mediums. While deeply rooted in their Fort Worth community, Stan and Kenn made the decision to close the gallery and pursue new opportunities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There, they enjoyed a peaceful retirement in their home adorned with art they’d collected over the years. They remained forever connected to Fort Worth through their love of TCU and TCU sports, which they tuned into at every possible chance.

Following their passing in 2021 and 2022, their daughter, Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka, have continued to advocate for the arts in their honor. The Texas Juried Exhibition reflects the values shared by Katie and her late fathers—celebrating artistic diversity and fostering inspiration across all creative disciplines.

The recipient of the Edmund Craig Memorial Award will receive $10,000 and an opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2026.

About Artspace111

Located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, Artspace111 specializes in the exhibition of Contemporary Texas Art. In 1980, twin brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg established Artspace111, converting a historic 1911 building into artist studios and a small gallery space in order to support and celebrate the work of local artists. Since 2007, Margery Gossett has been the Owner/Director of Artspace111 and has further developed the space into a celebrated and distinguished 3,000 square foot art gallery. In addition to the year-round schedule of solo and group exhibitions, Artspace111 designs corporate and private art collections for clients throughout the country and hosts special events in its distinctive gallery and sculpture gardens. Artspace111 is dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.

About Love Texas Art Foundation

Love Texas Art Foundation’s mission is to celebrate Texas art and artists, providing both financial support and resources to artists through the funding of the Texas Juried Exhibition. Love Texas Art Foundation aims to create a thriving community where art is accessible, artists are recognized, and the rich tapestry of Texas culture is celebrated. Love Texas Art Foundation continues the legacy of Love Texas Art Gallery. Love Texas Art Foundation received non-profit status in March of 2024.

Support the Love Texas Art Foundation with a donation here: https://artspace111.com/love-texas-art-foundation/

Thank you to our Sponsors!

The Love Texas Art Foundation and Artspace111 wish to extend heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors who have contributed significantly to the success of the 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition. We acknowledge:

Katie Crim and Jordan Snapka

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

M2G Ventures

Artsy Scoop Magazine

Cassco

Kim Darden

Matthew Rainwater

Frost Bank