Register Your Artwork Now To Be Part of the Annual Art Connection Members Show

About the Show: Since 2001, Irving Arts Center has held a non-juried exhibition featuring art created by our Art Connection members. During this show, artwork by professional and non-professional artists hangs side by side in the beautiful Main Gallery and the adjoining Focus Gallery. Existing and new Art Connection members are invited to submit art for this year’s show being held June 20-August 1. Awards will be given in three categories (Youth, Nonprofessional and Professional) as well as an overall Best of Show.

TIMELINE OF KEY DATES

● Artwork Registration: May 20 – June 14 (pieces must be registered online prior to drop off)

● Artwork Drop Off: June 13-14(pieces must be registered online prior to drop off)

● Exhibit dates: June 20 – August 1, 2026

● Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 21, 2 – 4 p.m.

● Artwork pickup: August 2, 2 – 4 p.m.

About the Art Connection Members’ Exhibition

This annual, non-juried exhibition is open to all current members who wish to participate. The entry fee is $10 per work, and artists may submit up to two pieces. Eligible entries will be judged for cash awards in three categories: Youth, Non-Professional and Professional. An overall “Best of Show” prize will also be awarded.

OPTIONAL: 2026 Theme/Design Challenge – “We Are America @ 250”

The 2026 thematic challenge is “We Are America @ 250” commemorating the 250^th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. All of us are part of the vibrant, dynamic, and complex mosaic that is America in 2026. Members who wish to enter the thematic challenge are invited to submit artwork that explores local and national identity.