DREAM BIG or go small

On Display in Main & Goff Galleries, January 8th to February 3rd, 2026

Big or small, we want it all! We are encouraging artists to showcase their best works in a range of sizes.

This is a Juried exhibit open to members & future members (nonmembers). Both 2D & 3D work welcome to apply. To learn about VAC Membership, Click Here.

EXHIBIT RULES

Only ORIGINAL work will be accepted (no prints or giclees)
May NOT have been displayed in any JURIED VAC exhibit EXCEPT the Member's Showcase, the Student Show &/or National Art Exhibition (see prospectus for details)
For 2D Artists, artwork
- DREAMING BIG may NOT be larger than 6 feet in any direction, and cannot be smaller than 24x36
- going small may NOT exceed 12x12 and cannot be smaller than 4x4
For 3D Artists, all sizes are accepted
For Prospectus - Click Here
For Exhibit Hanging & Display Requirements - Click Here

IMPORTANT DATES

Call to Artist Opens | November 20, 2025
Call to Artist Closes (Registration Deadline) | December 29, 2025 at 12pm
Notification Date for Acceptance | January 2, 2025
Receiving (Art Dropoff) | January 5, 2025 | 9am-12pm
On Display | Tuesday, January 8 to Tuesday, February 3, 2025 | Main Gallery
Awards Reception | Thursday, January 15, 2025 | 5pm-7pm
Removal (Art Pickup) | Wednesday & Thursday, February 4 & 5, 2026 | 9am-6pm

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES

VAC Member Artist | $25 for 1 Entry | $40 for 2 Entries | $55 for 3 Entries
Future Member (non-member) | $35 for 1 Entry | $50 for 2 Entries | $65 for 3 Entries

Registration must be completed online by registration deadline. Fill in all fields above for each entry (art title, medium, size & price) and upload a photograph of each entry in .jpg format with the artist name and artwork title in the photo file name. Photos of artwork to be uploaded at the time of registration. The image should best represent the art without frames, background, etc. . . . just the art.

Delayed Photo Submission: If you have not completed your artwork at the time of registration, you may be able to submit your photos at a later date, however, you must have prior approval from the Exhibit Coordinator to do so. If delayed artwork permission is granted, fill in all other information, pay your entry fees, and email exhibits@visualartcenter.org the date your artwork will be ready to upload. All photos must be uploaded prior to the registration deadline.

If you have any difficulty registering, email exhibits@visualartcenter.org.

PRIZES & AWARDS

DREAM BIG 1st Place | $500
go small 1st Place | $250
DREAM BIG 2nd Place | $200
go small 2nd Place | $125
DREAM BIG 3rd Place | $100
go small 3rd Place | $50
Bowles Portrait Award | $100*
5 Merit Awards | Ribbon

*Actual awards will be determined by number of entries. Not all prizes may be awarded.

ART SALES | Artist receives 65% | VAC's share is 35%