Light of the West

Entry Deadline: February 24, 2026

Receiving * at the Livermore Public Library gallery hallway:

• Saturday, February 28, 2026: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Sunday, March 1, 2026: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Show dates: March 1-31, 2026

Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1-4pm, in Community rooms A/B

Pick-up*: Tuesday March 31, 2026, 1-2pm

* Pick-up & Receiving: If you are unable to make these times, please arrange with Heather Dever at heather.dever@livermoreart.org.

1. Open to all. 
2. Only 2D work is accepted for this show. Work may include some 3D elements, but needs to be hangable 
3. Minimum Size: 11 x 14 inches
4. Maximum Size: 48 inches high, 40 inches wide
5. All competition submissions must be hang-ready when delivered. D-ring hardware with a wire making it hang-ready.

Original art, photographs, or AI. 

1. Art, photographs, or AI-assisted work must be original and solely created by the submitting artist.
2. No classwork, supervised pieces, or copies of other art are allowed.
3. AI-assisted art is acceptable only if the human artist had significant input. AI must be listed as a medium.

 Family-Friendly Policy

1. Artwork must align with the Library's family-friendly standards.
2. The Show Chair has sole discretion to accept or reject submissions. 

• $15 per piece, up to five pieces.
• Acceptance is on a first-come-first-served basis. 
• Fees are non-refundable. 
• Payment can be made by check, PayPal or credit/debit card. Make checks payable to Livermore Art Association and bring to receiving.

Sponsorships available: If you would like to enter but cannot afford the fees, you may apply for a sponsorship by contacting show chair Heather Dever at heather.dever@livermoreart.org and explaining your situation. Communications will be kept in confidence.

Best of Show: $100

Library Award: $150 Michael’s gift card

Merit Awards (2): $50 each

Winners may win only one monetary prize.

Artists are responsible for insuring their work.
LAA, City of Livermore, or Livermore Library are not liable for loss or damage during handling or exhibition.

LAA will endeavor protect the artwork while in their care and the artist understands Livermore Art Association cannot be held responsible for damages to the artwork. 

A 20% commission on all sales will go to LAA.

Display Duration: Artwork must remain on display for the entire show. If sold, the artwork will be given to the buyer at pick-up, unless other arrangements are made. If the artwork is given to the buyer early, it must be replaced with another piece. 

Show Chair: Heather Dever, heather.dever@livermoreart.org