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48th Yuma Art Symposium

Attend a three-day immersion art event with exhibitions, demonstrations, and presentations by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: $240
Location: Yuma Art Center and locations throughout the historic North End, Yuma, Arizona
Exhibition window: Feb 25, 2027 → Feb 27, 2027

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About

Overview

The 48th Annual Yuma Art Symposium is a three-day total immersion art event hosting exhibitions, events, demonstrations, and presentations by nationally and internationally recognized and emerging artists across multiple disciplines.

Dates & Location

February 25–27, 2027
Yuma Art Center and historic North End locations, Yuma, Arizona

Schedule

Thursday, February 25: Pre-Symposium at Arizona Western College Art Building, two sessions (9:00 AM–11:45 AM and 12:30 PM–3:15 PM)
Friday, February 26: Opening exhibition, student exhibition, and Small Works Silent Auction Fundraiser
Saturday, February 27: Presentations and events

Disciplines

Metal, clay, photography, printmaking, sculpture, murals, and painting.

Registration & Fees

General registration: $240 for presentations on February 26–27
Student registration: $120 for presentations on February 26–27
Free and open to public events also available

Presenters

Ten nationally and internationally recognized and emerging artists will lead presentations and share their work.

Fundraiser

All proceeds from the Friday night Small Works Silent Auction benefit the Yuma Art Symposium.

Contact

For more information, links to artists' sites, and additional details, visit https://yumaartsymposium.org.

Media accepted

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