73RD ANNUAL EXHIBITION · 2026
Young Artists
Show.
A free exhibition experience for students in grades 6–12—designed to help young artists prepare, submit, exhibit, and celebrate their work.
April 18–September 3, 2026
Alexander Hughes Community Center
No entry fee · Up to three works
FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Your first show
can start here.
The Young Artists Show gives junior-high and high-school students a first-hand introduction to the exhibition process—from preparing and submitting artwork to displaying it publicly and receiving recognition at a community reception.
AT A GLANCE
Grades 6–12
Open to junior-high and high-school students.
Three submissions
Students may enter up to three works.
Free entry
No application fee.
2026 EXHIBITION TIMELINE
Important dates,
made clear.
01 · MAR 30–APR 12
Online entry
Email submissions during the entry period.
02 · APR 13–14
Artwork intake
Deliver work from 3:00–7:00 PM.
03 · APR 18
Opening reception
Awards and ribbons from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.
04 · APR 18–SEP 3
Exhibition on view
Visit during Community Center open hours.
05 · SEP 4
Artwork pickup
Updated pickup time: 3:00–6:00 PM.
06 · SEP 5
Final pickup
Pickup from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.
HOW TO ENTER
Share what
you’ve created.
Email clear, unframed JPEG images to PVAAEventsCalendar@gmail.com. Label each file “Title of artwork_Artist’s name.”
A parent, guardian, teacher, or student may help prepare the submission.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
01 Artist’s full name
02 Address, email, and phone number
03 Clear unframed JPEG images
04 Artwork title and dimensions
05 Medium used
06 Price, or NFS if not for sale
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Ready for
the gallery wall.
All two-dimensional media are welcome. Awards and ribbons are presented at the opening reception.
01 Two-dimensional work
Video and three-dimensional art are not accepted.
02 Wired for hanging
Unwired work can be wired by PVAA for a $5 fee.
03 Community appropriate
The brochure excludes political, religious, or offensive artwork.
EXHIBITION VENUE
Alexander Hughes
Community Center.
1700 Danbury Road
Claremont, CA 91711
PVAA promotes participating young artists through its newsletter, email outreach, social media, Gallery SOHO, and community exhibitions.
YOUR IDEAS DESERVE A WALL
Show the community
what you can make.
Prepare up to three works and take your first—or next—step as an exhibiting artist.