Shows
Linda Kidd-Show Chair - lindakidd4re@gmail.com
Thousand Oaks Community Gallery 2331 Borchard Road, A, Newbury Park
Open Juried Show / Members Show / Student Show
The Westlake Village Art Guild sponsors two major competitive art shows each year (Member Show, and Open Juried Show). In addition, resources permitting, the WVAG co-sponsors with the City of Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council, the Greater Conejo Valley Student Awards Juried Art Show which is open to high school juniors and seniors.
June 3 - June 26, 2024
OPEN JURIED SHOW
Show Chair
Linda Kidd
lindakidd4re@gmail.com
2023 Best of Show
Linda Shaner
“Santa Rita Prickly Pear”
Jurors
Ray Hunter
Gail Pidduck
Larry Janss
Open to all adult artists and offering generous cash prizes, the WVAG's annual Open Juried Show typically attracts over 300 entries from 100+ artists, making it one of the most significant of its kind in the region.
This is a highly competitive juried show. Acceptance is not guaranteed and entry fees are non-refundable.
Entries Open: 3/15/2024
Entry Deadline: 4/22/24
Notification Date: 5/3/2024
Take in: 6/1/2024 3-5 PM
Show Opens: 6/3/24
Reception: 6/9/2024 3-4:30 PM
Show Closes: 6/26/2024 -Pick Up 5-7 PM
ELIGIBILITY
All adult artists
JURIED
The top entries, as determined by the Jury, will be invited to be in the show and compete for awards.
DISTINGUISHED RIBBON AWARDS
Best of Show $500
First Place $300
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
Honorable mentions - ribbon only
The number of awards given in each category will be determined by how many entries were accepted in each category.
RECEPTION & AWARDS
June 9, 2024 from 3-4:30
January 6- 29, 2024
WVAG MEMBER SHOW
2024 Best of Show
Thomas Scott Nelson
“Gearhead” ©
Open to WVAG Members only, this Show typically attracts approximately 65+ artists with over 125 entries competing for cash awards.
This show is non-juried to enter with restricted eligibility and modest entry fees.
Entry Deadline: 12/15/2023
Take in: 1/4/2023 5-7PM Show Opens: 1/6/2024 Awards Ceremony: 1/14/2024 3-4:30 PM Show Closes: 1/29/2023 Pick up 5-7 PM
ELIGIBILITY
Active WVAG Members
NON-JURIED TO ENTER
Members may enter up to two (2) works, hang and compete for awards in the Show provided their entries meet all requirements as defined on the entry form.
Awards ~ Cash prizes and Ribbons
BEST OF SHOW $400
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
6 Awards of Excellence $50
10 Honorable Mentions
Thousand Oaks Community Gallery
2331 Borchard Rd., A, Newbury Park, CA
2024 Member Show Winners
Cultural Arts Council City of Agoura Hills, CA
Contact: Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council 818-597-7361
Craig Morton 818-991-7516
2023 Best of Show
Emmalyn Tsai
“Learning to Fly with Wings of Failure” ©
Open to high school juniors and seniors attending school (or residing in) the greater Conejo Valley, the purpose of this Show is to recognize, in a meaningful way, the talented students and dedicated art teachers that enrich the fabric of our community.
This Show is co-sponsored by the City of Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council and the Westlake Village Art Guild.
Entry Deadline: 1/28/24
Awards Ceremony: 4/11/24
ELIGIBILITY
Conejo Valley high school juniors and seniors.
JURIED
The strongest 75± entries, as determined by the Jury, will be invited to hang and compete for awards.
SHOW CATEGORIES
1) 2-D Fine Art**
2) 3-D Fine Art
3) Photo/Digital Color
4) Photo/Digital Monochrome
**Includes digital illustration and photo derivatives.
RIBBON AWARDS & CASH
Best of Show = $250
Each First Place = $100
Each Second Place = $75
Each Third Place = $50
Honorable Mention = $25
Show Opens April 1-May 7, 2024
