West Valley Arts Council is seeking artists for solo and small group exhibitions in conjunction with 2nd Saturdays in Peoria, Arizona. Exhibitions take place monthly from October 2023 through April 2024 at Axiom Venue in Old Town Peoria. Artists are invited to submit individual bodies of work or group works for review and consideration. Only 2D works will be considered at this time. Wall space is limited to about 80 - 120ft (approximately 10-15 medium-sized 2D works). Themes and medium are open, however we ask that you please consider submitting works that are family-friendly and youth appropriate. 

 Please note, if selected, it will be the responsibility of the artist to curate, label, install and deinstall their own works. The artist will be paid a stipend for their time and materials to install & deinstall. The artist is also highly encouraged to be present for the opening of the show which will coincide with Peoria's 2nd Saturday event. All sales are the responsibility of the artist. 

  Deadline: Open until opportunities are filled. 

SELECTED ARTISTS
  Every submission is appreciated and will be seriously considered, however not all artwork will be accepted.
  Selected artists will receive notification of interest and invitation to further discuss details of artwork, exhibition, and/or other prospects. If your work is selected, you will receive further information at that time including exhibition dates and stipend amount . Artists will be notified by email. Please do not call for results.

ELIGIBILITY

• Artists (18+) living and working in Arizona are welcome to apply.
• Only 2D works will be accepted at this time.
• Artist must have the experience and ability to install their own works. Venue does not have a gallery hanging system. Works will be installed directly on wall using nails, picture hanger hardware, or art hooks. 
• Artist must have the ability to manage the sale of their own artworks. Nor Axiom Venue or WVAC will take commission fees. 
• Group shows not to exceed 4 artists. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Artwork images and bio must be uploaded directly to the submission form.
• Artists should submit body of work for consideration. Artists must ensure high quality of images, we recommend:
  Photos: between 72 and 300 dpi
  Video: should be 1080p or less. File sizes up to 10 GB
• Must include Bio or resume, as well as brief artist statement about the submitted work, no more than 300 words.
• Group submission must have one representative submit with names of others artists in the artist statement section. Please be sure to submit all works for for consideration in group show. 
• All submission must include one image and description of a previous artist installed exhibit.
  
  
    Email questions to gallery@westvalleyarts.org