Placita Latina v.6: Puentes

Art has the power to connect people across borders, languages, and lived experiences. “Puentes” (Bridges) celebrates the many ways Latin artists build understanding, preserve cultural heritage, and create new pathways for dialogue. Through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and other forms of creative expression, this exhibition explores how art serves as a bridge—between past and future, tradition and innovation, homeland and new home, individual stories and collective identity.

At a time when communities can feel divided, art reminds us of our shared humanity. “Puentes” invites artists to reflect on connection, belonging, resilience, and cultural exchange, highlighting the role of creativity in bringing people together.

Applications for the 6th annual Placita Latina Exhibition “Puentes” will be open from July 6 to August 16, 2026.  Artists may submit up to 3 artworks for the jury to consider.  No fee to apply.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition Run: Fri. Sep, 18 – Fri, Oct. 16, 2026

Location: Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery • 113 Clairemont Avenue

Gallery Hours: Daily from 10am-4pm

Closing Reception: Fri, Oct. 16 from 6-9pm

Applications Open: Mon, July 6

Application Deadline: Sun, Aug 16

Artist Notify Deadline: Fri, Aug 21

Artwork Drop-off: Mon, Aug 24 – Sun, Sep 6

Artwork Pick-up: Sat, Oct 17 – Fri, Oct 30

Application (ONE artwork per application)

2026 Placita Latina Application - Puentes

Use this form to apply for the 2026 Placita Latina exhibition. This year’s theme, “Puentes”, invites Hispanic and Latinx artists to submit up to three works that explore how art can serve as a bridge to empathy and understanding. Artists are invited to consider how art serves as a bridge—between past and future, tradition and innovation, homeland and new home, individual stories and collective identity. Applications are due by August 16. Show runs Fri. Sep, 18 - Fri, Oct. 16, 2026 in the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery.

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Artist Contact Information

Name *

First

Last

Pronouns *

Email *

Phone *

Website (if applicable)

Instagram (if applicable)

Zipcode *

Artist Demographic Information

The Decatur Arts Alliance is committed to providing equitable opportunities to artists. Although our organization acknowledges that race is a social construct and individuals are not easily categorized by physical origins or features, accurate data regarding program participants permits our organization to ensure that we are serving a diverse population. The following information is collected for informational purposes only, completion is entirely optional, and responses will not impact the selection process in any way. Demographic data is also utilized by the Decatur Arts Alliance when applying for foundation grants and governmental funding.

Artist age range

• Under 18
• 18-24
• 25-30
• 31-40
• 41-50
• 51-60
• 61-70
• Over 70

Race and ethnicity (check all that apply)

• American Indian or Alaska Native (Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Mayan, Aztec, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, etc.)
• Asian (Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, etc.)
• Black or African American (African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somalian, etc.)
• Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin (Mexican or Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Salvadoran, Dominican, Colombian, etc.)
• Middle Eastern or North African (Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, Algerian, etc.)
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorre, Tongan, Fijian, Marshallese, etc.)
• White (German, Irish, English, Italian, Polish, French, etc)
• Other (write-in)

Other Race and Ethnicity

Estimated annual individual income

• Less than $15,000
• $15,000 - $19,999
• $20,000 - $24,999
• $25,000 - $29,999
• $30,000 - $34,999
• $35,000 - $39,999
• $40,000 - $44,999
• $45,000 - $49,999
• $50,000 - $59,999
• $60,000 - $69,999
• $70,000 - $79,999
• $80,000 - $89,999
• Above $90,000

Applicant identifies with any of these special categories (select all that apply):

• Auditory Difficulty
• Vision Difficulty
• Mobility/Movement Difficulty
• Cognitive or Processing Difficulty
• Immigrant to the United States
• Other (write-in below)

Other Special Category

Artwork Submission (ONE per application)

Artists are invited to submit up to 3 works for consideration in this year's exhibition. Please only include information for ONE artwork per form.

Title of submitted work *

Primary discipline *CeramicDrawingMixed MediaPaintingPhotographyPrintmaking/Paper ArtsSculptureTextileWatercolorOther

Other Description

Please describe your primary discipline

Materials / Process *

Description of materials and/or process used for creation of work. For example, "Charcoal on canvas," "Multiple-exposed photograph," "Acrylic on paper," etc.

Year created *

Artwork measurements *

Width x Height (x Depth if applicable)

Brief description of work *

Please provide a brief overview of the submitted work.

Design submission (ONE artwork per application) *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.

Please include ONLY ONE artwork per form. You may submit up to three applications.

Is this work for sale? *

• Yes
• No

Please indicate if the work is available for purchase.

What is the sale price of the work? *

The Decatur Arts Alliance will take a 15% commission for all gallery sales. Artists are encouraged to price their work with an awareness of this fee. If not for sale, please indicate "NFS".

Previous work samples *

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Please attach images of up to three samples of the artist’s previous work.

Artist agreement

I understand that by submitting this application, I am committing to drop-off the work, if accepted, to the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery at 113 Clairemont Avenue between 10am-4pm Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6. The accepted work must remain on display for the entire run of the exhibition, Sep, 18 - Oct. 16, 2026. The artwork must be retrieved from the gallery between Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 30. I understand that any sales will be subject to a 15% gallery commission that supports the Decatur Arts Alliance. I agree to permit the use of images of my work in promotional materials for the Decatur Arts Alliance.

Artist e-signature *

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