About the Open Call

TEDxUTAustin is a student-led platform that aims to spread new ideas and connect a community in Austin eager to grow its impact. At our annual TEDx conference, we draw upon Austin's unique students, professors, and community members to host diverse, rich, and enlightening experiences for others. Following our 2026 conference, we will host an interactive art showcase in the Texas Union open to all members of the Austin community. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to view amazing artwork, interact with the artists, enjoy live music, connect with this year’s TEDx speakers, and more. As a place where the ideas shared at our conference take visual form, this showcase encompasses TEDxUTAustin’s mission to create a platform where innovation and creativity intertwine to empower ideas worth spreading. Excluding performance mediums (i.e. dancing, music, etc.), all mediums and forms of art are welcome.

What is Offered

The opportunity to showcase artwork in an interactive event at the Texas Union and network with community members, speakers, and other artists.

Requirements

Submission of high-resolution images of the artwork, dimensions of the piece (with units of measurement), framing details, and a 100-250 word paragraph describing the meaning of the work.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Airtable form and provide a Google Drive link with high-resolution images (300 dpi, 1200 pixels on the shortest side) in JPEG, PDF, or link format. The Drive access must be set to 'Anyone with the link'.