The Watson Wonder Box will occassionally throughout the year, have "Call for Artists" shows. Check out what's coming up:
Next up:
Pieces of My Heart
Art Show: March 27 & 28, 2026
Keepers of Hope Fundraiser
Where: Watson Wonder Box
502 Orient St., San Angelo, TX
Theme: Uplifting, loving artwork that makes your heart sing. Think of things you love. Something that brings you joy or small acts of kindness. More than ever, right now, we need to spread love and light to others.
Pieces of My Heart is a fundraiser art show to help the non-profit organization, Keepers of Hope here in San Angelo, Texas. To learn more about Keepers of Hope, visit here: https://keepersofhope.org/
All artwork is a donation to Keepers of Hope. All proceeds will go to Keepers of Hope and the Watson Wonder Box.
Deadlines and Dates:
- Call for Artists is open now through Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Art drop off is Thurs. March 12 from 5:30 - 7 pm and Sat., March 14 from 10:30 - 12 pm .
- Exhibit dates are March 27 & 28, 2026.
March 27 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm (opening night)
March 28 from 10 am – 4 pm
Submission Information:
- There is no fee to enter. Registered artists can enter up to 2 pieces.
- Must be ages 13 years and up to participate.
- All artwork is a full donation and will be for sale during the March exhibit.
- All work will be priced the same at $40 each.
- All proceeds will go to Keepers of Hope and the Watson Wonder Box.
- Remaining artwork that did not sell, will then be fully donated to Keepers of Hope.
- Artwork must be 8 x 10 inches.
- Sculptures, the max dimension in all directions is 10 inches.
- No AI artwork will be allowed, but all other mediums are welcome.
- You must register before the call closes to participate. No fee to register.
- All 2D artworks must have a claw tooth hanger or a wire hanger on the back to be hung safely in the gallery space. Your work must have hanging hardware on the back or it will not be shown.
- Canvas works need to have the sides painted or be framed.
- Watson Wonder Box will not be responsible for art damaged due to improper hanging system installed by the artist.
Keepers of Hope Mission Statement:
To support Nonprofits/Agencies that serve people in need, by locating, securing and delivering needed resources to those organizations.
By registering, you agree to all the terms and dates listed above.
REGISTER HERE
If you would like an emailed copy of the prospectus, please email me through the contact tab.
Thank you, Shaydee Watson
Contact me here if you have questions.
Past Shows:
SpookShow
(October 17 & 18, 2025)
Ghosts, zombies, witches, pumpkins, scarecrows, creepy clowns, bats, skeletons, spiders, vampires, anything spooky.
Creature Feature Art Show
(July 25-26, 2025)
Monsters, Goblins, Folklore, Dragons, Trolls, Fairies, & all other mystical creatures. Featured 24 artists. Invited artist was Brandi Shelton. Judge was Kat Bunker.
Working Space Featuring Bobby Watson
(April 25 -26, 2025)
Travel thru space & time as you visit creations in pen and ink. All artwork by the talented artist Bobby Watson.
Emerging Artists Show
(Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2025)
Art exhibit featuring new artist ages 13+ showcasing works new to them, the community, and giving artists space to explore what it's like exhibit in a gallery setting.
SpookShow 2024
(October 18 & 19, 2024)
It was so spooky it would rattle anyone's bones. Over 30 artists exhibited 65 spooky works of art.
Watson Wonders Art Show
(August 29-31, 2024)
Featuring illustrations by Bobby Watson and Shaydee Watson.
Creature Feature Art Show
(June 6-8, 2024)
Monsters, Goblins, Folklore, Dragons, Trolls, Fairies, & all other mystical creatures. Featured 35 artists. Invited artist was Jessica Mansell. Judge was Susannah Klooster.