44TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION · 2026
Open Juried
Show.
For more than four decades, PVAA has invited artists from across the Valley to submit work for exhibition, recognition, and awards.
September 19, 2026 – January 7, 2027
Open to members and non-members
Alexander Hughes Community Center
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
An open invitation
to be seen.
The Open Juried Show welcomes artists beyond PVAA membership. Exceptional artists serve as jurors, selected work is presented publicly, and prizes recognize outstanding entries.
Each artist may submit up to two works of any size, with one accepted work eligible for the exhibition.
AT A GLANCE
Open entry
PVAA members and non-members may enter.
Two submissions
Submit two works; one accepted work may be exhibited.
$35 entry fee
Non-refundable.
2026–27 SHOW TIMELINE
Important dates,
made clear.
01 · AUG 13–31
Online submissions
Entries close at 6:00 PM on August 31.
02 · SEP 4
Acceptance notice
Jury decisions are emailed to participating artists.
03 · SEP 10–12
Accepted-work intake
Deliver accepted work from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
04 · SEP 19
Opening reception
Awards announced from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
05 · SEP 19–JAN 7
Exhibition on view
The exhibition runs through January 7, 2027.
06 · JAN 8–9
Artwork pickup
Pickup is scheduled from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
HOW TO ENTER
Prepare your
submission.
Email your submission to info@pvaa.net. Include every item shown in the checklist so the jury can evaluate your work and contact you.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
01 Full name, address, email, and phone
02 Clear unframed JPEG images
03 Artwork title and dimensions
04 Medium; print or original
05 Price, or NFS if not for sale
06 Two-dimensional work wired for hanging
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Work worthy
of celebration.
Prize-winning artists receive ribbons and recognition through PVAA’s newsletter, website, and social media.
1st Place · $150
2nd Place · $100
3rd Place · $50
Two Honorable Mentions · $25 each
EXHIBITION VENUE
Alexander Hughes
Community Center.
1700 Danbury Road
Claremont, CA 91711
Selected artists receive acceptance by email before artwork intake.
READY TO SHARE YOUR WORK?
Enter the
Open Juried Show.
Send your submission details and artwork images to PVAA for consideration.