The Artists Council’s “Merry & Bright” Exhibition and Sale is the first of two holiday-inspired shows. In order to relieve some of your holiday pressures, -- for this time only -- we are allowing artists to submit work to this exhibition that has been on display at the Artists Center in a previous show. And, as this is the season for gift-giving, we hope you keep that in mind when determining the size and price for your work. We are looking forward to your entries! 

 

TO ENTER: 

1. One (1) artwork per member will be accepted into the exhibition. Only current members of the Artists Council may apply. 

2. Entry fee: $45. Fees will NOT be refunded after submission - no exceptions! 

3. Pay with a major credit card via the online application form accessible from the link above. 

4. The exhibition is non-juried, but only the first 110 artworks will be accepted. 

5. No fees will be refunded after submission. 

 

To enter this Exhibition & Sale, please read the information below, and continue to the end of this document to submit your entry. 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

1. You must be a member of the Artists Council to enter. You will be able to join as a member, or renew an expired membership, in the application form. 

2. Artwork cannot have been exhibited previously at the Artists Center. 

3. All artworks are for sale, at a price not less than $300 and not more than $8,000. Proceeds from the sale will be split 50/50 between the artist and the Artists Council. Sales tax will be added to the sale price and paid by the buyer. 

4. A description of the work will be required for each piece you submit. Describe your artwork carefully as it will be printed in the exhibition listing available in the gallery. 

5. Artwork may be 2 or 3 dimensional. 

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• Wall-hung Artwork ◦ Cannot exceed 50 pounds. 

◦ Maximum framed size 72” high and 48” wide. 

◦ Artwork on paper must be protected by glass or Plexiglass. 

◦ Make sure your work is clean and without damage before dropping it off. 

◦ Artwork must be ready for installation, with wire, sawtooth hangers, D rings or a secure, easy-to-use hanging system. 

◦ No ceiling mounts will be accepted. Please ask in advance if in doubt about the acceptability of your hanging solution. 

◦ No fees will be refunded after submission. 

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• 3-Dimensional Work – ◦ Cannot exceed 150 pounds. 

◦ Maximum size 72” high by 36” wide by 36” deep must be delivered ready for display. 

◦ Artists are responsible for transporting their work into the building and for determining that it will fit through the gallery door 

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Works that do not meet the above-noted size requirements may be rejected on intake. 

When submitting 3D work, you will have the option of uploading two images of a single artwork. 

 

6. Not allowed: 

• Video works. 

• Ceiling-hung pieces. 

• Electrified art. 

7. Artwork is limited to 2- and 3-dimensional work in any media. 

8. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) was used in the creation of your artwork, you must indicate it, and this will be included on the label. 

9. Make sure your work is clean and without damage before dropping it off. 

10. Artwork must remain at the Artists Center gallery during the entire exhibition. Once accepted into the exhibition, artwork may not be withdrawn or substituted. 

11. Accepted artwork must be reserved by the artist for this exhibition and may not be physically shown elsewhere; price for artwork shown by the artist online must match the exhibition sale price. 

12. Artists accepted to the show will be responsible for one 3-hour volunteer Artist Host shift at the gallery during the run of the exhibition. 

13. All selections are final. Selections for the Artists Council Exhibition are final and at the jurors’ discretion. Placements in the exhibition are at the curator’s discretion. 

14. Describe your artwork carefully in the entry form. You can make changes yourself to your entry up to the submission deadline as per the instructions in your submission confirmation email (which you should be sure to save!). However, NO CHANGES are possible after the close of the submission period.

 

PLEASE take a moment to proofread your submission form before you hit the “send” button to make sure the artwork title and pricing are correct. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 pm PST -- Submissions due 

• Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 am -- Art drop-off 

• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 -- Exhibition opens 

• Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm -- Opening reception 

• Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4:00 pm -- Exhibition closes 

• Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Pick-up of unsold artwork

• NOTE: No pickup before Sunday! 

 

ART DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP 

1. Artwork must be delivered by the artist or his/her agent to the Artists Center, 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California.

2. You may drop off only the artwork selected by the jurors – no substitutions are allowed. 

3. Artwork shipped to the Artists Center will not be accepted. 

4. The Artists Center cannot provide special handling for artwork. 

5. The Artists Council reserves the right to refuse any artwork that does not match the submitted entry image; does not meet framing or finishing criteria; does not adhere to Artists Council Artwork Policies concerning sexual content and hate speech; or any other requirements stated above. 

6. Buyers are responsible for picking up the artwork they purchase and for any shipping and all associated expenses for artwork after purchase. 

7. Any unclaimed artworks will be held for a maximum of 30 days. Storage space is limited and unsecured. The Artists Council is not responsible for any damage that may happen to unclaimed artworks. After 30 days, any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Artists Council and either be sold or donated to charity. If sold,100% of the sale price will go to support the activities of the Artists 

Council. 

8. After 30 days, any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Artists Council, and it either will be sold or donated to charity. If sold,100% of sale price will go to support the activities of the Artists Council. 

 

LIABILITY 

By submitting to the Artists Council’s Exhibition & Sale, the artist acknowledges and agrees that he/she: 

• Has read and agrees to all conditions of entry. 

• Releases rights for use of images of his/her artwork in any Artists Council or Artists Center promotional and marketing materials. 

• Is responsible for insurance for his/her artwork. Neither the Artists Council nor its officers, directors, staff, or volunteers; nor anyone connected with the Artists Council, the Artists Center, or this exhibition & sale will be responsible for loss or damage to artwork, however caused. 

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Click HERE to submit your entry!