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Photographic Art
"Basin Reflection", captured by the Arizona Yeti at Brown Canyon Ranch House in Sierra Vista
"Heavy Laden", by Kristin Gray. Photo taken in Alaska
"A Restful Tucson" - Anonymous Submission
"Ripples in the Canyon", by Michelle Hunter. Shot in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado.
"Warm Autumn Skies", by Bekah Colby, shot in Sierra Vista.
"Winter Morning Chores" - Photographed on a Nevada ranch (anonymous submission)
Photography
"Creeks of Clarity" photographed by Bekah Colby in Greer, AZ
"Field of Wishes", by Kristin Gray of Benson- photographed in Alaska
"Looking for Prey", by Lois Bravo- photo taken in Sierra Vista
"Lookin' for 8", by Michelle Hunter of Hereford- shot at the Sonoita Rodeo.
Gallery Entry Guidelines
Qualifying artists live within SSVEC service territories, art is original, and their own. Absolutely no photographs or images created/generated from AI. Eligible submissions will include: 1. Artist’s name 2. Title of their artwork 3. Town in which they live, and 4. (if applicable) other art gallery’s their work can be found in. One submission per division per month will be accepted.
Submissions close by the 20th of each month for the month following, or when 75 total entries have been received. Should entries exceed 75, they will have the option to be featured in the next month.
Submissions or questions can be directed to currents@ssvec.com. We look forward to meeting you and your creativity! Thank you for your interest!
Divisions:
Wall Art (Hanging Media): This category is reserved for oil, acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, pastel, graphics (pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, pyrography, and other hanging art), and quilts. Submissions will be photos of the created art to be displayed in this division.
Photography: This will feature camera-captured photography, maintaining much of their original composition (limited cropping), and show only minimal editing.
Photographic Art: Differing from the “photography” division in that images that are camera-captured are modified from the original raw composition by adding/removing components, using special effects, merging/stacking multiple photos (astronomical or high dynamic range [HDR]).
Table/Standing art: This will feature creations such as, but not limited to jewelry, clay/ceramic, wood, glass, metal or other 3-D crafts.
Youth Division: This will feature the art of any of the above-mentioned divisions from local youth, ages 18 and under.
Friends of the San Pedro River Graphic Design Contest
The Friends of the San Pedro River is holding a Graphic Art Contest! As part of the Celebrate the San Pedro! Spring festival coming up on April 25th (save the date!), we are holding a contest for the best graphic design. The winning entry will be used on stickers and t-shirts to be offered at the festival and thereafter. We will offer prizes for the best three designs. The contest is open to everyone in Cochise County with an artistic streak.
First prize winner will receive a $100 honorarium check, display table at the event, and a one-day showing of their artwork at the San Pedro House Nature Store in 2026.
Second and Third prize winners will receive a $25.00 gift certificate at the San Pedro House Nature Store and honorable mention on our Facebook and website pages.
All submitted entries will be acknowledged and shared on FSPR’s social media (with artist credit), regardless of final selection.
A full description of the rules and further guidance may be found on the website link to the right.
1 ST Annual T-Shirt and Sticker Contest
The winning artwork will be featured on the official FSPR T-shirt, event sticker, and marketing materials!
2026 SPRAC Fine Arts Show and Sale
16th ANNUAL OPEN, JUDGED FINE ARTS SHOW & SALE
Entry Forms due by February 20, 2026
MARCH 3rd through MARCH 26th, 2026
- Show location: Cochise College, Benson Center, 1025 S. Highway 90, Benson, Arizona
- Show open to the public for viewing during regular college hours beginning at 2 p.m. March 3th and will hang through March 26th
- Thursday, March 27th Show comes down. Pick up artwork 1 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.
RECEIVING AND PICK UP: All entries must be picked up at Cochise College Benson Center. Collect paintings after the show on Thursday, March 26th between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Note! All artwork shall hang for the duration of the show. If you are unable to pick up your work on March 26th, contact Endeavor Gallery (520) 586-4630 or SPRACShows@gmail.com arrangements.
Click on the link for application https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/1012b9bf-9196-4711-b52e-4aa4dbd4e7b6/downloads/92388da2-c52b-4a67-b76d-ec593483b043/2026%20CELEBRATE%20%20THE%20%20ARTS%20instructions%203.pdf?ver=1768596892684
Saint David Monastery Art Festival Committee
The Saint David Monastery Art Festival Committee invites artists of all mediums to participate in the Saint David Monastery Art Festival on Saturday March 7, 10am to 3pm.
The art festival has a rich history of successful art events with hundreds of artists participating, and thousands of people attending. The festivals stopped in 2019 with the transition of the property ownership.
Now, the festival committee is excited to rev the festivals up again within the beautiful and serene Monastery grounds - attracting quality artists of all mediums from fine art paintings and bronze sculptures to pottery, leather, origami, embellished steer skulls, copper, jewelry and much.
Space is available for artists to apply until February 15.
http://www.SaintDavidMonasteryFestival.com
The festival is open to the public and free to attend.
Appreciate and enjoy...
Art including paintings, jewelry, photography, leather, pottery, lavender, clothing, copper, macrame, metal, wood, wine, food, live music...much more!