42nd Annual Juried Member Exhibition

Overview Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 In-Person member only Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX Emerging Artist Member/Working Artist Member/Exhibiting Artist Member: $35Distinguished Artist Member/Arts4All Member: $0 — No entry feeUp to 3 artworks per artist. [email protected] VAA Website Important Dates Entry Deadline Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:59pm. This will not be extended. Press Materials Deadline Monday, October 19, 2026 Acceptance Notifications By Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Hand Delivered Work Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3–7pm Install Dates Saturday, November 14 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Opening Reception Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6–8pm (Awards announced at 7pm) Exhibition November 19, 2026 – January 9, 2027 Artist Talks Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2–4pm Closing Reception and Artwork Pickup Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11am–1pm De-install Dates Saturday, January 9 – Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Deadline for entry: October 20, 2026 VenueSabine Street Studios1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007AwardsTo recognize outstanding artistic achievement, the Visual Arts Alliance will present the following awards, selected by the juror:First PlaceSecond PlaceThird PlaceHonorable MentionsAll award recipients will receive a certificate of recognition, and recipients will be highlighted in VAA communications and the exhibition catalog.Show CatalogA professionally designed, full-color exhibition catalog will be produced and distributed in PDF to document and celebrate the 42nd Annual Juried Member Exhibition. The catalog will feature all accepted works, along with the juror's statement and award selections. Measuring 8.5 x 5.5 inches, the catalog serves as a lasting record of the exhibition and a valuable addition to each artist's professional portfolio.JurorJonathan Walz, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Columbus Museum, Georgia.Artist EligibilityThe exhibition is open to all current Visual Arts Alliance members in good standing who are 18 years of age or older.Artwork RequirementsA maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted. Artwork may be created in any medium, including 2-D and 3-D works; however, video works are not eligible. All submitted work must be original and must not have been previously exhibited in a VAA exhibition. A diptych or triptych is considered a single work.2-D Works: Must be suitably framed and wired, or edge-finished and wired, and may not exceed 50" in any dimension (including frame). Only conventional picture-hanging hooks will be used.3-D Works: May not exceed 84" in height or 36" in diameter. Must be stable, safe for public display, and delivered installation-ready.Titles and prices must be included on your entry form and cannot be changed after submission.Acceptance NotificationsVAA reserves the right to reject any work that is misrepresented or unsuitably framed, wired, or otherwise not exhibition-ready.Entry Fee$35 for up to 3 works. Non-refundable.Up to 3 works.If you have volunteered for VAA within the past 12 months, you may be eligible for a discount. Please contact [email protected] for a code.DeliveryHand-deliver works to Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 3–7pm. Works not delivered by 7pm sharp will not be included in the exhibition.Shipping instructions for artists mailing accepted artwork will be provided upon request. A prepaid return shipping label is required. VAA will not assume shipping or postage costs.Works requiring special hanging or installation must be installed by the artist.Artwork PickupAll works must remain on view until the close of the exhibition. No exceptions. Image and Filename Specifications File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted. Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions. Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction. Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading. File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements. File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process. View more detailed image specifications Additional Entry Information You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system. After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (October 20, 2026.) Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline. Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Notifications Are Posted in Your Account Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on November 3, 2026. You will also receive an email. Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results. Support Questions about this exhibition?Contact ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, VAA, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc. Need help with ShowSubmit?Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern. Apply Now