AAG EXhibitions 2019-2020 | Arizona Artists Guild

AAG Artist of the Month /Year Exhibition | September 7-October 5, 2019

This exhibition is of the winners of the monthly Artist of the Month competition, September 2018-April 2019, and of the Artist of the Year, voted at the May 2019 meeting.

Exhibition dates: September 7-October 5, 2019
Drop off/Install date: Sept 7, 2019 10 am to 12 noon
Show dates: Sept 8 thru October 4, 2019
Reception: Sept 17 @ general meeting
Pick up date: October 5, 2019, 10am to 12 noon

Click here to see Artists of the Month

AAG Winter Exhibition | November 15, 2019 – January 12, 2020

This exhibition is open to all current AAG members in good standing. Prospectus

Prizes
$900 in prize money will be awarded!
$450– Best in Show
$ 250– Award of Excellence
$150 – Award of Distinction
$50. – Award of Merit
Ribbon: Honorable Mention
Ribbon: People’s Choice

Important Dates:
Drop off: Nov 15, 2019 10am to 12noon
Notification of non accepted work: Friday, November 16, 2018 | 3-5 pm
Pick up of Non-Accepted Art: Friday, November 15 | 2-5 pm or Saturday November 17 TBA
Jury date: Nov 16, 2019 | 12pm to 2pm
Installation date: November 16, 2019 | 2-5:00 pm
Show dates: Nov 18, 2018 thru Jan 11, 2019
Reception date: Dec 8, 2019 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Pick up date: Jan 17, 2020 | 10am to 2:00pm
*sold work can be picked up prior to the holidays if necessary

AAG Associates Body of Work Exhibition | Feb 7 thru March 20, 2020

: JIm Holbert | Long House

: Jim Holbert | Monolith 2

: Jim Holbert | Monolith 1

This exhibition is open to AAG Associate members only. Associate members are required to submit three works that are consistent in medium, artistic style, and subject. Jurors will look for quality of technique and artistic concept originality that is consistent across all three works. Jurors will either accept all three works or none of the three. Acceptance of all three works in this exhibition counts as one exhibition towards juried member status. Prospectus

Important Dates:
Drop off date: Feb 7, 2020 | 10am to 12 noon
Jurying: Feb 7, 2020 | 12pm to 2pm
Pick up of non-accepted artwork, Feb 7, 2020 | 3:00-5:00
Installation Date: Feb 7, 2020
Show dates: Feb 8 thru March 19, 2020
Reception Date: March 8, 2020 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Pick up date: March 22, 2020| 10am to 12noon

Jurors: TBA

AAG at First Studio | February 1-March 28, 2020

This exhibition is open to all current AAG members in good standing. Prospectus

Important Dates:
Drop off: Nov 15, 2019 10am to 12noon
Submit Images: Wednesday January 15, 2020

Notification of non accepted work: Wednesday January 22, 2020 | via email
Delivery and Installation: February 1, 2020 | 10am to 12 noon.
Show dates: Nov 18, 2018 thru Jan 11, 2019
Pick up date: Saturday March 28, 2020 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

Reception:

First Fridays:

February 7, 2020 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm & March 6, 2020| 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Third Fridays:

February 21, 2020 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm & March 20, 2020 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm

AAG Statewide Exhibition | April 18 – May 22, 2020
West Valley Art HQ | 16126 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

This exhibit is open to all residents of Arizona. Membership in AAG is not required for this exhibition.

2018 Statewide Exhibition | May 10, 2019 thru June 20, 2019 | Prospectus
Location: West Valley Art HQ | 16126 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

The following awards will be made:
Best of Show $1000 cash
Award of Excellence $500 cash
Award of Merit $250 cash
plus special recognition awards to be announced

Important Dates:
Submissions: March 1 thru March 27, 2020 | On line entries only. To enter the exhibition via entrythingy.com
Notification to Artists: Friday, April 10, 2020
Drop off to WVAHQ:  Friday, April 17 and Saturday April 18, 2020 | 10 AM to 1:00 PM
Reception:  Thursday April 30, 2020 | 6 to 8pm
Pick up:  Saturday, May 23, 2020 | 10 to 1pm

A League of Their Own exhibition at the Holland Gallery.
Arizona Art Alliance is hosting the annual A League of Their Own exhibition featuring the artwork of member leagues. Arizona Artists Guild is honored to be a part of this exhibit. We take this opportunity as a way to say thank you to our volunteers who work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, for AAG. Each volunteer is invited to participate in this invitational exhibition. Please join us in celebrating their commitment and artistic achievements at the Opening Reception on July 13, 4:30-6:30. The Holland Gallery | 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266.

Important Dates:
TBA

AAG Outreach Programs Exhibition | May 11 – June 22, 2019
Reception: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm (during the May meeting)

This exhibition is open only to participants of the current year. Programs include: Veterans Art Programs, The Mosaics, The Mona Lisas, and Suicide Survivor Program.

“Great Art Program!! Sometimes I surprise myself on some art projects, that I did not possibly could do. Doing Art is giving part of me to you. And that is a good thing!! Thank you!”This program is supported by AAG donations and funding from the Arizona Arts Alliance, and is designed to provide meaningful art instruction to Veterans of US Military Service for free to the Vets. Since June 2014, this program has helped, on average, 15 vets each month, learn how to be an artist. – participating veteran

“I love this, I like the variety of mediums and projects. I look forward to coming here, very much, so relaxing. I’m grateful for having the opportunity. Instructors are so helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you” – participating veteran

“This program is really great. Since I’ve been coming here, I have learned how to deal with my PTSD in a more positive way. The staff is very respectful and knowledgeable. I love and look forward to each and every class!” – participating veteran

Devinshire Senior Center| Quarterly exhibitions

Acceptance in Devonshire Center Exhibition does NOT count toward juried status. This is a curated show which offers AAG artists a venue to display to the public. The Denvenshire Senior Center has approximately 150 visitors per day.

Details and Entry Guidelines