The Call for Art (Prospectus) for each exhibition will be posted on this page when available. Artists with active VAL membership status will receive a notification by email. Announcements are also made on social media and in-person at Monthly Member Meetings.
Tips for Success: The Call for Art has all relevant details for each exhibition: explanation of theme, dimensions, number of artworks, contact information, submission requirements, entry fees, etc. Please review thoroughly to ensure success.
2026 Exhibitions
North Display Case: Artist of the Year
Exhibition Dates: January 6 – February 21, 2026
Artist: Young Kim
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Gallery: Absolutely Abstract
Exhibition Dates: January 10 – February 7. 2026
Curator: Crystal Nelson
Judge: Shawn Saumell
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North Display Case: Food Fight: Reheated
Exhibition Dates: February 24, – April 25, 2026
Curator: Denise Holguin
North Corridor: People and Pets
Exhibition Dates: March 7 – April 4
Curator: Shauna Brazell
*Yes! You may submit artwork with People. Or Pets. Or People with Pets. Or People and Non-Pets. Or Non-Pets... or a Pet Rock.
North Display Case: Kitsch
Exhibition Dates: April 28 – June 27, 2026
Curator: Denise Holguin
Call for Art: TBA
Gallery: Play
Exhibition Dates: May 9 – June 6, 2026
Curator: Daniele Jones
Call for Art: TBA
North Corridor: Land, Sea, and Air
Exhibition Dates: May 9 – June 6, 2026
Curator: Toni and Steve Vogel
Call for Art: TBA
North Display Case: Artist Trading Cards
Exhibition Dates: June 30 – August 22, 2026
Curator: David Mask & Denise Holguin
Call for Art: TBA
North Corridor: Fairytales, Fables, and Folklore
Exhibition Dates: June 13 – July 11, 2026
Curator: Nicole Howard
Call for Art: TBA
Gallery: Fresh Ideas 2025 Winner Solo Show
Exhibition Dates: July 18 – August 15, 2026
Solo Show Winner: Marilyn Henrion
Gallery: Small Works
Exhibition Dates: July 18 – August 15, 2026
Curator: Machell Oviedo
Call for Art: TBA
North Display Case: Eye See You
Exhibition Date: August 25, October 24, 2026
Curator: Denise Holguin
Call for Art: TBA
Gallery: Fresh Ideas 2026 – Annual Premier Juried Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: August 22 – September 26, 2026
Curator: Lisa Chittenden
Call for Art: TBA
North Corridor: New Member Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: November 14 – December 5, 2026
Curator: Cherie Meeks
Call for Art: TBA
North Display Case: Angel of the Year
Exhibition Dates: October 27 – December 26, 2026
Award Winner: Crystal Nelson
Call for Art: N/A