UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

The West Valley Arts Council is seeking original artwork from African-American Arizona artists for the upcoming Community Canvas: Celebrating Black Artists exhibit at the Avondale Civic Center Library in Avondale, AZ. The exhibit will showcase the talent of local black artists and correspond with Juneteenth. The exhibit will take place in the new City of Avondale Art Gallery near the entrance of the Avondale Civic Center Library located at 11350 W Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ.

The selected mural design will be inspired by the nostalgic “Greetings From…” postcard style, incorporating the iconic block letters and imagery that represents the culture, heritage, and defining characteristics of El Mirage. To ensure durability and quality of the installation, the selected artist will paint the final artwork on a 36” x 48” canvas. The image will then be digitized and enlarged into a vinyl wall wrap for installation on the building facade. The City of El Mirage will retain ownership of both the original canvas and the mural image. See Application page for more details. *MUST BE AN ARIZONA RESIDENT TO APPLY*

The West Valley Arts Council is seeking original artwork from Arizona artists for the upcoming Art in Nature exhibit at the Avondale Civic Center Library in Avondale, AZ. The exhibit will welcome Spring and feature original 2D and photography showcasing the beauty of nature in colorful florals, botanicals, and landscapes. The exhibit will take place in the new City of Avondale Art Gallery near the entrance of the Avondale Civic Center Library located at 11350 W Civic Ctr Dr, Avondale, AZ and will run March 20 - April 21, 2026

The Arts HQ Gallery is seeking original artwork from Arizona artists for their next exhibit, "Motorworks". We're bringing back a loved, nostalgic exhibit featuring artwork of cars, trucks, motorcycles, planes, trains and all things transportation. Paintings, photography, metalwork, woodworking, sculptures made from auto parts...tell your favorite gearhead artist to get their artwork ready. Must be 18+ and living in Arizona to apply.

Become an Artist Member! Membership enables you to sell small artwork in our Arts HQ Gallery gift shop throughout the year (up to 24" and under $300/per item). Space is limited, so an appointment with our Gallery Director is required to review your artwork and schedule a time to bring in your work. The gift shop media is open to small paintings, prints, stickers, cards, sculptures, fiber art, glass, ceramics, jewelry, soap, and mixed media. Artist Members are also showcased in our annual Members' Salon exhibit at the Arts HQ Gallery at the end of the year, and can be considered for satellite exhibit locations and other artist opportunities. Exhibit media is open to a variety, but themes must be family-friendly. Membership is not required to submit to other open Art Calls. Because we are a nonprofit, we take a 25% commission on any sales, and you earn 75%. Artist membership is $50/year (12 months). For questions, contact Daisy@westvalleyarts.org . Welcome to our art family!