2026 AAG Spring Themed Exhibition
The 2026 Spring Themed Exhibition
Open to all members of Arizona Artists Guild.
The work submitted must relate to the theme – The Shape of Our Future
Be sure to read the entire prospectus.
Contact Exhibition VP Melanie Harman with any questions, or call 602-751-8549.
Important Dates:
Exhibition Dates: April 20– May 21, 2026
Entry Dates: February 15 – March 15, 2026, 6 pm
Notification of accepted/non-accepted work to artist: April 5, 2026.
Drop Off Accepted Artwork:
Sunday April 19, 2026, 11 – 1 pm. Other dates/times available by prior appointment.
All artworks must be at AAG by 1 pm Sunday April 19, 2026.
Opening Reception and Award Ceremony: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2 – 4 pm.
Pick up artwork:
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10 am – noon
Awards
A total of $900 in prize money will be awarded!
$500 – Best in Show
$250 – Award of Excellence
$150 – Award of Merit
Jurors: Cynthia Dunn-Selph, Dianne Burkhardt, Tom Herbert
Accepted works will be chosen based on quality and the individual artist’s mastery of
the medium and expression, without preference toward any particular school, style, or
technique.
Requirements for Submission:
1. Applicants must be a current Member of AAG, either Associate or Juried.
2. Entries must be the original (no giclées) work of the applicant, not created in any
class or workshop or from other artists’ references. It must have been created within the
last two years.
3. Artwork must not have been accepted into any previous AAG juried exhibitions.
4. Members may submit a maximum of 3 works of art.
5. All media are acceptable. Artwork must be created of quality materials. All materials
must be completely dry including varnish if used. Clay must be fired. Dried, unfired
paper-clay is acceptable.
6. Two-dimensional art must be wired substantially for hanging (No saw-tooth
hangers). The wire should be no more than 1/3 of the way from the top. Gallery-wrap
canvas must be a minimum of 1.5” deep, painted on all sides and stapled on the back
only. Mats must be neutral in color, clean, and professional in presentation, under glass
or Plexi.
7. There is no minimum required dimension for artwork. The maximum width for two-
dimensional artwork must not exceed 40′′ including the frame. The maximum height is
60′′. Two-dimensional artwork must not exceed 30 lbs., three-dimensional works must
not exceed 50 lbs.
8. Any accepted artwork that is sold during this exhibition is subject to a 15%
contribution to AAG.
9. Artwork will not be released before the conclusion of the exhibition.
10. Each piece must be labeled with the artist’s name, title, medium, and price on the
back of the piece.
11. All entries are submitted online.
12. Applicants may submit a brief bio/artist statement with their entry, maximum 100
words.
Images:
Maximum of 2 MB file size per image, please save your image as Name Title.jpg or jpeg
file, e.g., Melanie Harman Daisies.jpg or as .jpeg.
The quality of the photograph reflects the quality of your work.
Be sure to crop all backgrounds.
Do not include the framing in the photograph.
Entry Fees:
1 – 3 works $45
Prospectus and Entry are available online at ArizonaArtistsGuild.net, printed prospectus
available at Arizona Artists Guild.
Entrants must apply and pay online. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Contact: Exhibition Director Melanie Harman – aagimages3@gmail.com or 602-751-8549
