Spring Art Show 2026

• All work submitted will be displayed unless deemed inappropriate. This is a family show so please use good judgment regarding content. 
• All media accepted except video or performance arts. 
• No size limits,  but please indicate if it is an oversized hanging work (over 30" wide or 48" long). 
• Artwork must be the original work of the artist. No copies of paintings, and no photographs not taken by the artist. 
• No sales representatives. 
• All work must be ready for presentation: Paintings & Photographs must be FRAMED, WIRED AND READY TO HANG. NO SCREW EYES OR SAWTOOTH HANGERS ACCEPTED. 
• Notify us of works over 40 lbs. 
• No classwork or supervised work.
• Any use of AI must be declared in the Medium.  AI-assisted art is acceptable only if the human artist had significant input. Not sure about it? Contact Christine McCall to talk about it.

Limit 5 entries 

LAA members $25 per artwork

Non-members $30 per artwork

Fees are not refundable.  

Sponsorships

If you cannot afford the fees, you may request a sponsorship by emailing Heather Dever at sas@livermoreart.org and explaining your situation. Explanations will be kept in confidence. 

If you would like to sponsor one or more entries, tick that checkbox on the entry form and include your tax-deductible donation with your entry fee. You will receive a separate donation receipt.”

All work must be ready for presentation: 

• No wet paintings
• Paintings & Photographs must be FRAMED, WIRED AND READY TO HANG. NO SCREW EYES OR SAWTOOTH HANGERS ACCEPTED.  Look at the picture above for an example. 
• 3D works will be presented on Bothwell tables and pedestals, but you can bring additional custom supports or displays.
• Works over 40 lbs. must be installed by the artist.   

All artwork in the main room will be judged. 

All artwork will be hung and judged in 5-7 categories. Cash awards. No entrant will receive more than one cash award per category. 

The City of Livermore Commission for the Arts may select one winner per category for display in City Hall for one month.

You can sell your entered artwork. Sales will be collected by LAA. A commission of 20% will be charged on all sales. Your artwork must stay on display until the end of the show. Sold work can be picked up Sunday between 4 & 5 pm. 

Signing up for the gift shop is done during the registration process for the show. There is a checkbox to indicate you are interested in participating. This is not a guarantee nor is it a commitment; it's to let us know to contact you for more information.   Deadline for signing up is April 8.  Space is limited. 

      Things to know for artists participating in the gift shop:

• Turn in an inventory sheet when the items are received. 
• All items must be priced PRIOR to the show. 
• You must work a morning or afternoon shift in the gift shop.
• 20% of all sales goes to LAA.

We accept check, credit card and PayPal. To use credit card or PayPal you need to register using the online form. 

Yes, you have the option to pay by check when you register online. Print the registration confirmation emailed to you and send along with your check. 

Make checks payable to Livermore Art Association and mail them c/o Heather Dever,  LAA Spring Show, PO Box 216, Livermore CA 94551.

You will need make arrangements to have entries picked up by someone else. Give them your pickup receipt, else work will not be released to them. 

If artwork is left after Sunday at 5 pm, a storage fee of $20 per day will be enforced.