Artists are encouraged to explore the theme of FAMILY in this year’s juried art exhibition. Submit up to 3 pieces of art and participate in one of the most popular art exhibitions of the year. See below for submission details.
Any visual artist! We are one big community.
Artwork should be inspired by the theme of FAMILY. Artwork will be disqualified if deemed discriminatory against protected groups or contains direct calls to violence. Arts Visalia accepts all artistic media with exception of performance, film, and AI generated media.
In the case of surplus entrees, Arts Visalia will prioritize artworks that are 24″ x 36″ and smaller.
The exhibition will be September 3 – 26, 2026. The show can be viewed during opening hours Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm. An Opening Reception will be held on the First Friday of the month on September 4 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm where awards will be announced and a group photo of participating artists will be taken. A presentation by Family Services on community resources will take place on Saturday, September 5 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of artwork. The first submission is $25; each additional entry is $5. Please note that only paid submissions will be considered for the exhibition. If your submission is not chosen for the exhibition, there will be no refunds.
Arts Visalia encourages all artists to sell their artwork during the community show as we have a community who look forward to adding to their collection of artwork from local artists.
Your submission will be reviewed by a committee of community members after the submission deadline to assess fit. You will be contacted in August with more information regarding artwork drop off/pick up and exhibition promotion.