FALL 2026 · MEMBERS ONLY
Tri-Annual
Juried Show.
PVAA members are invited to submit their strongest work for juried exhibition, awards, and public presentation at Claremont City Hall.
August 24–December 17, 2026
Claremont City Hall
PVAA Members Only
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Your strongest work,
in the spotlight.
Held three times each year, the members-only juried show gives PVAA artists an opportunity to present new work, receive recognition, and exhibit in a prominent public setting.
Each member may submit up to two entries, with no more than one work accepted into the show.
AT A GLANCE
Members only
Current PVAA membership is required.
Two submissions
No more than one work may be accepted.
No entry fee
Included for PVAA members.
FALL 2026 TIMELINE
Important dates,
made clear.
01 · AUG 1–16
Email entries
Submissions close at 6:00 PM.
02 · AUG 18
Acceptance notice
Jury decisions are emailed.
03 · AUG 20
Pickup & intake
Current-show pickup and fall-show intake at City Hall.
04 · AUG 24
Exhibition begins
Selected work goes on view at Claremont City Hall.
05 · SEP 2
Opening reception
Winners announced from 6:00–7:00 PM.
06 · DEC 17
Exhibition closes
Artwork remains on view through the final date.
HOW TO ENTER
Prepare your
submission.
Email your entry to PVAA.triannual@gmail.com. Send clear, unframed JPEG images and include every checklist item.
Label each file as “Title of artwork_Last name_First name.”
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
01 Full name, address, email, and phone
02 Clear unframed JPEG images
03 Artwork title and dimensions
04 Medium used
05 Price, or NFS if not for sale
06 Maximum 16 × 20 inches including frame
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
New work,
ready to show.
All media are welcome except video, including three-dimensional work.
01 Maximum size
Artwork, including its frame, may not exceed 16 × 20 inches.
02 Previously unshown
Work previously shown with the PVAA Gallery is not eligible.
03 Deadline required
All entries must be uploaded by 6:00 PM on August 16.
AWARDS & VENUE
Recognized at
Claremont City Hall.
First Place: $100 and a ribbon
Second Place: ribbon
Third Place: ribbon
Claremont City Hall Council Chambers
207 N. Harvard Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
NOT A MEMBER YET?
Join PVAA,
then join the show.
Membership opens the door to juried exhibitions, Gallery SOHO opportunities, classes, and a community of working artists.