2026 Statewide Exhibition

This exhibit is open to all residents of Arizona.
Membership of AAG is not required for this exhibition. There is no
theme.

Be sure to read the entire prospectus. 

Contact Exhibition Director,  Melanie Harman with any questions, or call 602-751-8549. 

Requirements

1. The artist must be over the age of 18, and a current resident of the State of Arizona.
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. All visual art media accepted. Diptychs and triptychs must be submitted as one entry and conform to overall size limits, see below. All materials must be completely dry including varnish if used. Clay must be fired. Dried, unfired paper-clay is acceptable.
4. Artwork must be submitted as digital JPEG images. Submit only one image per piece of artwork. However, up to 3 views of sculpture works may be submitted via email. Videos of kinetic sculpture must be submitted in .mp4 format.
5. Three-dimensional work is not to exceed 50 lbs. 3-D between 20-50 lb will not be permitted in upstairs gallery. Artists requiring pedestals larger than 12″x12″, please indicate in your entry.
6. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 48-inches in width and 48-inches in height. Art must be adequately wired and ready to hang (no saw tooth hangers). The hanging wire must be placed no more than one third of the way from the top of the frame. Artwork with frames considered below minimal gallery standards will not be displayed. Mats must be neutral in color, clean and professional in presentation. Gallery wraps are acceptable provided they are at least 1-1/2 inches deep and are painted on all four sides. Paintings under glass should use Plexiglass for any artwork greater than 16 x 20”.
7. Artwork must be priced and must be available for sale (no NFS), the price should include a 15% commission which goes to AAG. All art sales are handled by the artist. All accepted artists must also sign a loan agreement which will be attached to the acceptance email.
8. Accepted artwork must be clearly labeled with artist’s name, title of artwork, medium, year of completion, dimensions, and price.
9. Complex installation pieces may require the artist to assist in installation.
10. Applicants may submit a short bio or artist statement with their submission. 100 words or less.

The artist retains copyright to the artwork; however, Arizona Artists Guild reserves the right to photograph and publish images of the artwork for the purposes of promotion for this exhibition and future exhibitions.

Liabilities and Responsibilities: Arizona Artists Guild and First Studio Gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Though every effort will be made to protect submitted artworks, I understand that Arizona Artist Guild, First Studio Gallery, its volunteers, and any other parties under its direction, assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to artwork, framing or accessories while it is in transit and during the show. By submitting artwork to this Exhibit, I agree to relieve the above-mentioned parties from any and all liability to myself, my artwork and/or property.

Jurors:  Daniel Nez – ASU School of Art, Mary-Beth Buesgen – Lead Curator Mesa Contemporary Arts