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2026 EXHIBITION CALENDAR

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Exhibition title: Beauty & Decay


This exhibition invites artists to explore the delicate balance between growth and decline, elegance and erosion. From fleeting blossoms to weathered ruins, we celebrate how beauty often reveals itself most powerfully in moments of transformation and impermanence.


Call for Entries: October 18, 2025

Deadline for Entries: December 6, 2025

Jury Notices Sent:  December 11, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: January 14, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: January 22, 2026 - February 21, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: Feb 7, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: February 25, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM

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Exhibition title: Black & White


An exhibition of black & white drawings and black & white photographs. Original artwork of black and white photographs that may include digital or original photographs and/or black and white drawings that may include graphite, charcoal, ink, conte, pastel, scratch board, and other b&w drawing mediums.


A celebration of contrast, clarity, and nuance. This exhibition highlights the expressive power of where light meets shadow, form meets emptiness, and simplicity reveals infinite possibilities.


Call for Entries: December 6, 2025

Deadline for Entries: January 17, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  January 22, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: February 25, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: March 5, 2026 - April 4, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: March 21, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: April 8, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM


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Exhibition title: Works on Paper


From drawing and printmaking to collage and mixed media, this exhibition showcases the endless versatility of paper as an artistic surface. Fragile yet enduring, humble yet transformative, paper carries the imprint of the artist’s hand in countless forms.


Call for Entries: January 17, 2026

Deadline for Entries: February 28, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  March 5, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: April 8, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: April 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: May 2, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: May 20, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM


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Exhibition title: The Natural World


From delicate butterflies to majestic elephants, from cascading waterfalls and towering mountains to oceans, jungles, and blooming flowers, this exhibition celebrates the wonder, diversity, and interconnectedness of life on Earth. Artists are invited to capture the beauty, power, and mystery of our shared natural world. 


Call for Entries: February 28, 2026

Deadline for Entries: April 11, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  April 16, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: May  20, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: May 28, 2026 - July 7, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: June 13, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: July 8, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM


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Exhibition title: Roots & Routes


This exhibition explores the ties that ground us and the paths that carry us forward. Whether reflecting on heritage, migration, cultural traditions, or personal journeys, artists are invited to interpret how identity is shaped by both where we come from and where we are going.


Call for Entries: April 11, 2026

Deadline for Entries: May 23, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  May 28, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: July 8, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: July 16, 2026 - August 22, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: Aug 1, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: August 26, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM


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Exhibition title: Land of Enchantment


Inspired by New Mexico’s sweeping vistas, dramatic skies, and luminous light, this exhibition celebrates the landscapes and skies that define our region. From desert horizons to mountain peaks, artists are invited to capture the awe and spirit of a place that has long stirred creativity and wonder.


Call for Entries: May 23, 2026

Deadline for Entries: July 11, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  July 16, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: August 26, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: September 3, 2026 - October 10, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: Sept 19, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: October 14, 2026


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Exhibition title: Small Works


This lively show celebrates the creativity of our local community, featuring works in all subjects and two-dimensional mediums, presented in a small, gift-friendly format perfect for holiday giving and collecting.  Maximum framed size is 16” x 16”.  


Call for Entries: July 11, 2026

Deadline for Entries: August 29, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  September 3, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: October 14, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: October 22, 2026 - December 1, 2026

“Meet the Artists” Reception: Nov 7, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: December 2, 2026


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Exhibition title: Reflections


This exhibition invites artists to consider both the literal and metaphorical meanings of reflection. From mirrored surfaces and shimmering waters to moments of memory, self-examination, and perspective, reflections reveal truths both seen and felt.


Call for Entries: August 29, 2026

Deadline for Entries: October 24, 2026

Jury Notices Sent:  October 29, 2026
Drop Off Artwork: December 2, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM

Exhibition Dates: December 10, 2026 - January 9, 2027

“Meet the Artists” Reception: December 12, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM

Pick Up Artwork: January 13, 2027, 11 AM to 1 PM

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