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The West Valley Arts Council and the City of Avondale are seeking Arizona Latino and Chicano-American artists to submit 2D artwork for consideration for the IMPRINT: Viva La Cultura AVONDALE exhibit at the Avondale Civic Center Library in Avondale, AZ. The exhibit will showcase the talent of local Latino and Chicano artists and correspond with Hispanic Heritage Month. 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 exhibit will run August 7 - October 20, 2026.
Artwork will be curated and installed on a cable system at the City of Avondale Art Gallery through the coordination of the West Valley Arts Council, and there will be a QR code point of purchase system for customers. The WVAC will accept 25% commission on any sales, with an artist earning the remaining 75%. Artwork sales will be closed out after the end of the exhibit and after all purchased artwork has been picked up by customers.
This opportunity is open to professional and emerging artists 18 and older living in Arizona.
Each entry must be the artist’s original work. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. Pour art will not be accepted.
Due to the public exhibition, artwork should be appropriate for families and children to view.
All 2D artwork must be properly framed and/or wired within the top 3", not to exceed 10 lbs. An additional saw tooth is acceptable to help guide the cable along the back of the artwork to keep it from tilting forward.
3D artwork will not be accepted.
Artwork must stay in place throughout the exhibit.
Selected 2D work must include a label or identification on the back of the work, including the name of the artist and title, and contact information.
Up to 2 entries per submission. Free submission entries.
Entries must include an image of each piece (images must be at least 300 dpi and .jpg or .png format.), along with the title, size, medium, and price for each. Pricing should include our 25% commission.
Biography of the artist
Description / story behind the work.
Website and Instagram handles if applicable.
All entries must be completed and received by midnight on the deadline date, and go through this website link.