2026 Call for Art
Paradiso was a nationally juried physical exhibition held at the Maxwell Gallery in Downtown Corpus Christi, Texas on October 2-November 11, 2026.
Riso-Rama is looking for artists to exhibit in the annual open theme of riso printed exhibition, including prints, posters, zines, books, animations, etc.
This exhibition was juried by Kate Bingaman-Burt, Outlet PDX. Apply to show your work!
A non-refundable fee of $15 will be charged for each entrant. This fee allows for a maximum of 3 works to be considered for this exhibition. An entry fee does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibition.
August 21, 2026 — Deadline for receiving entry submissions
August 25, 2026 — Notification of acceptance
September 15, 2026 — Deadline shipment for receipt of accepted works
October 2, 2026 — Paradiso on display at Riso Rama
November 13, 2026 — Exhibition concludes
November 16, 2026 — Works begin to be shipped back
The work will be shipped to and from Riso Rama at the responsibility of the lending artist. Framed work must be wired, or otherwise ready for exhibition. Framing is not required. Jurors are OutletPDX.
Please note that all works must be riso printed or incorporate riso printing! If we receive non-riso printed works, we will, unfortunately, be unable to display them and ship them back until after the event is over.Awards will include a $250 First Place, $150 Second Place, $50 Third Place, $100 Student Prize and 3 non-cash Honorable Mentions.
Open to any artist over 18 years of age.
Please upload files at 72dpi, 1500 px on the longest side, and as a .jpg. Label your files with your Firstname_Lastname_artwork title (Canchola_Alexandria_Paradiso).
Physical accepted artwork must be ready for gallery presentation. Artwork, including the frame, should not exceed 60 inches in dimension.
Reasonable care will be given to artwork while in the custody of Riso-Rama. Insurance through shipping is up to the responsibility of the artist. Riso-Rama will not assume responsibility for damage or deterioration incurred before or after the exhibition or for a possible loss in transit.
Please ship work to:
ATTN: Alexandria Canchola
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi,
Center for Arts, Weil Gallery, Unit 5721
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
All works must be received by August 21, 2026, 11:59PM CT. All works must include a prepaid return label. Works must be shipped in reusable packing containers. Hand-delivered items must be scheduled with Riso-Rama co-creators Joshua Duttweiler and/or Alexandria Canchola. Return of artwork will begin after the closing of the exhibition.
We will not be selling work at the exhibition. Interested parties may contact the artist directly to arrange a a sale. Riso-Rama reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries in catalogs, press releases, social media, and on their websites.
Kate Bingaman-Burt illustrator, educator, and daily drawer based in Portland, Oregon. Kate has been drawing every day since 2006, and her work explores memory, consumption, and connection, usually through zines, objects, and Risograph printing.
Kate teaches at Portland State University, where she heads up the Graphic Design program. She also founded Outlet in 2017, a community print space I now run with co-owner Leland Vaughan. Outlet is home to a RISO studio, a zine library, and a rotating lineup of workshops and events.