GVAA Exhibit at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, March 2026
(Please note-- this is open to GVAA members and potential members. Potential members should submit two pieces and will be told if they are juried as members and will have a piece in the exhibit)
Ingathering: March 5 8:00-9:00 AM
Reception: March 13 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Show Dates: March 7-April 1
Take Down: April 2. 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Juror: Carissa Luminess
Theme: Artist’s Choice!
Open now for Submissions: January 9- February 6
Fee of $40 for 1 submission and $25 for a second submission ($65 for two).
To submit, send a jpg image of the art wjth the frame showing to: Merith Cosden
In the email text, include the following:
Each artist may submit 1 or 2 images showing the frame. After submitting images online to Merith Cosden you will receive an invoice from GVAA for payment. Payment ensures your art is entered in the group to be juried.
Artist will be notified by February 9 if their art has been selected.
If your piece is selected you will receive a Contract via email. Please fill out and attach to your painting when you bring it to the Tennis Club at the Ingathering.
Presentation: Must have standard wiring system. Framed with neutral colors, no metallic frames Artists receive 60% of sale; 40% to Tennis Club.
Questions? Contact:
Terre Sanitate or Merith Cosden
Ingathering: March 5 8:00-9:00 AM
Reception: March 13 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Show Dates: March 7-April 1
Take Down: April 2. 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Juror: Carissa Luminess
Theme: Artist’s Choice!
Open now for Submissions: January 9- February 6
Fee of $40 for 1 submission and $25 for a second submission ($65 for two).
To submit, send a jpg image of the art wjth the frame showing to: Merith Cosden
- Label all images with last name and title
- File size: 5MB or smaller
- Resolution: 95-300 dpi
- No nudity
- 2D only
- Size: Not larger than 25” wide by 40” long maximum including frame
In the email text, include the following:
- Artist name
- Title of piece
- Medium
- Price
- Approximate frame size
Each artist may submit 1 or 2 images showing the frame. After submitting images online to Merith Cosden you will receive an invoice from GVAA for payment. Payment ensures your art is entered in the group to be juried.
Artist will be notified by February 9 if their art has been selected.
If your piece is selected you will receive a Contract via email. Please fill out and attach to your painting when you bring it to the Tennis Club at the Ingathering.
Presentation: Must have standard wiring system. Framed with neutral colors, no metallic frames Artists receive 60% of sale; 40% to Tennis Club.
Questions? Contact:
Terre Sanitate or Merith Cosden