Call for Art

 All art will be received at the 

Valley Center Library 

 29200 Cole Grade Road

Valley Center, CA 92082

(Please refer to the Artists Submittal Requirements at the bottom of this page for details)

1.  Winter Wonderland (Dec - Jan 2025)

Winter themes from anywhere.

Intake:  December 5, 2024 10 am - 1 pm and December 6, 2024 10 am - 1 pm

Pickup: January 23, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and January 24, 12 pm - 3 pm

2.  Small Sizes Please (Jan - Feb 2025)

Small art can make a big impression.  Any topic is suitable, as long as it does not exceed 10 x 10 inches (not including the frame).

Intake:  January 24, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and January 26, 2025 10 am - 1 pm

Pickup: February 13, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and February 14, 12 pm - 3 pm

3.  Apex Predators - Friend or Foe (Feb - March 2025) SPECIAL EXHIBIT curated by Barbara Scharnau

 An exhibit about co-existing with the apex predators of San Diego County.  This is an Art and Community awareness exhibit with art work
illustrating our apex predators and tips on how to safely co-exist with
our wildlife neighbors and enjoy the rich habitat we live in.

4. Native Art (April - May 2025)

Art depicting native cultures, peoples, and scenes.  Local tribal art as well as tribal scenes from around the world.

Intake:  April 3, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and  April 4, 2025 10 am - 1 pm

Pickup: May 16, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and  May 17, 12 pm - 3 pm

5. Western Ways (May - June 2025) 

This exhibit will be judged and ribbons will be given out.

This is an annual exhibit celebrating all things Western.

Intake:  May 22, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and May 23, 2025 10 am - 1 pm

Pickup: June 27, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and June 28, 12 pm - 3 pm

6. Local Scenes and People of North County, San Diego (July - Aug 2025).

Local places/streets scenes and people, with or without animals.  Recognizable outdoor scenes and personalities from Valley Center, Pauma Valley, Escondido and Pala.

Intake: June 27, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and June 28, 12 pm - 3 pm

Pickup: July 31, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and August 1, 12 pm - 3 pm

7.  Special Exhibit  (Aug 2025)

Special exhibit by the VC Library. Please obtain details from the Library staff.

8.  Textile and Fabric Art (Sept - Oct 2025)

Textile art, quilts, and art incorporating fabric.  Acceptance of each piece is based on available space.

Intake: Sept 4, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and September 5, 12 pm - 3 pm

Pickup: October 16, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and October 17, 12 pm - 3 pm

9. Otherworldly and Out of This World (Oct - Nov 2025)

Legends and mythical creatures, ghouls, fairies, trolls and space aliens.

Intake:  October 23, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and October 24, 12 pm - 3 pm

Pickup: November 20, 2025 10 am - 1 pm and November 21, 12 pm - 3 pm

A new exhibit schedule for 2026 will be posted by November 2025.

**** We do not have storage capabilities so it is imperative that art is picked up on pick-up days indicated, or contact us via this website for possible special arrangements. ****

The big day may have come and gone, but please check back for details on our next exhibit.

Artists, please pick up your art on June 21, 2024 between  3pm and 5pm*.

Please feel free to join the VC Art Gallery team and artists afterwards for a no-host wine tasting at the Pauma Vista Winery at  29431 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center (Just a block away from the library)

*If you are unable to pick up your artwork, please contact us so we can make arrangements for your pickup.

Valley Center Library

29200 Cole Grade Road

Valley Center, CA 92082