Annual Community Art Show

Paper forms may be mailed or scanned and emailed with photos to:

Entry Fees
Entry Fee: $10 per entry. Participants may submit up to 3 entries.
Students Grades 9-12: $5 per entry. Participants may submit up to 3 entries.

Online applicants may pay online or by check in the 2nd floor admininstration office at the Peninsula Center Library..

Paper applicants may pay by check or credit card in the 2nd floor admininstration office at the Peninsula Center Library.

Make checks payable to: Palos Verdes Library District
 

Participants must be at least 14 years old or in 9th grade.

Submitting Entry Images

Please upload an image of your entry with your online form. For paper applications, you must include a photo of each piece of artwork.

PVLD reserves the right to choose the artwork included in the show and the placement area of the artwork. All accepted work may be marked NOT FOR SALE (NFS) or FOR SALE. Artwork for sale is sold as is. All sales are final. If an item is for sale, please indicate the price you will accept. PVLD will retain a 20% commission fee on all sold items. If an item is sold, PVLD will remit the sale price, minus 20% commission, 3-4 weeks after the conclusion of the show. All artwork must remain in the show for the entire duration.

Artwork Drop-off

Each accepted work must be hand delivered and properly prepared for hanging or display. The artist is responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Artwork drop-off and pick-up is during specified times only or with prior arrangement. No shipped pieces will be accepted. Bags, boxes, and other transportation protectives will not be retained for pickup of artwork at the end of the show.

Art Preparation

Artwork not ready to hang upon delivery will not be accepted. Art should be properly framed, and/or finished on all edges and must include wire for hanging unless it is a 3-D piece. If not framed, textiles and quilts must supply hardware for display. Heavy or over-sized work, 60 lbs or over 72" in any direction will not be accepted due to space limitations. All work must be labeled with artist's contact information.

Awards

First: $200, Second: $100, Third: $50, and recognition for Honorable Mention categories. A "People's Choice" winner will also be awarded.

Liability and Conditions

Entry implies agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. Utmost care and caution will be used in handling all art pieces during the installation and throughout the exhibition period; however, the artist agrees that PVLD will not be held responsible for loss or damage to art. (Gallery attendants will not be present during the exhibition period.) There are no refunds on entry fees nor guaranteed acceptance that any or all entries will be accepted. Entry submissions will not be returned. PVLD reserves the right to use photographic reproductions of works in the exhibition for publicity and other promotional purposes. If necessary, PVLD also reserves the right to change the dates and times of the exhibit.

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Congratulations to the 2021 Community Art Show Winners:

First Place
Steve Squire, "Can't See the Forest for the Trees" for Creativity and Originality

Second Place
Marcus Masaki Rodriguez, "Soleil" for Composition

Third Place
Nicole Roldan, "LA Boy" for Perspective & Texture