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Fall Show 2026


  • The Voice Gallery 110 South Hope Avenue Santa Barbara, California, 93105 United States (map)

FALL SHOW 2026
AT THE VOICE GALLERY

“AAC Fall Show” Open theme, for both 2D and 3D.

EXHIBITION DATES: August 31st to September 25th

WHERE: Voice Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara.

Voice gallery is a professional gallery space, spacious, well lit, and with plenty of room to showcase beautiful 3D work.

ARTWORK ONLINE SUBMISSION: Through CaFÉ, submission link will be available from July 19th to August 8th. Up to 4 entries: $30 for 1, $10 for each addition piece, up to 4 entries total, payable to CaFÉ.

ENTRY DEADLINE: August 8th, Midnight

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: August 17

INGATHERING: Sunday, August 30th, 10am - 12pm

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, September 3rd, 5-8pm (1st Thursday)

3rd FRIDAY RECEPTION: Friday, September 18th, 5-8pm

TAKEDOWN: Saturday, September 26th

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WHAT: Abstract Art both 2D and 3D.

COMMISSION: Artists keep 90% of sales, 10% of sales going to AAC

This show does not call for a specific theme, however, the work is expected to be of abstract nature.

JUROR: To Be Announced

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Submission Requirements

Presentation Guidelines

Entries will be rejected, if they do not meet the criteria below.

2D

  • No more than 4 feet wide with frame.  No limit on height. No more than 6 inches deep.

  • Paintings must be back wired with standard multi-strand picture wire.

  • Frames and artwork must be clean and dust-free, glass must be clean.

  • No giclée copies of original paintings — Inkjet prints of work created digitally, hand-pulled prints and photography are accepted.

  • If any part of your work uses non-archival grade ink or paper, you must inform buyers at the time of sale.

  • No unframed lightweight canvases less than 1-3/8” in depth, no staples on exposed edges.

  • No wet or tacky paint or topcoat.

  • No sawtooth hangers.

  • Unique presentation: unframed paper, clips, panels, etc. will be accepted on a case by case basis. We understand that some contemporary art does not follow normal rules of presentation.  Delicate presentations are not advised.

3D

  • Sculptures should be less than 100 lbs, less than 8 feet high and take less than 6 square feet of floor space. If your work does not meet all these requirements, you are encouraged to contact Eric Saint Georges (ericsgc@hawaii.edu).

  • Free standing sculptures should be stable or bolted to a base. AAC reserve the right to reject any work not considered safe.

AAC will provide a limited number of pedestals. Artists are encouraged to bring their own.

DELIVERY: August 30, 10am - 12pm 

Please make sure that your work is clearly labeled with:
1) Artist Name
2) Medium
3) Title

in the back of a 2D work or attached to a 3D work.

We'll need volunteers to sit in the gallery during the weekends. Please signup. especially if you have not sat yet for some of the past exhibits. 

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The Abstract Art Collective (AAC) supports a broad definition of abstract art which ranges from non-objective to conceptual, where the degree of abstraction can vary. Abstract art uses a visual language of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete.
Our guidelines for accepting work into exhibitions allow for submissions that range from non­-objective, fully abstract work to that in which some images, objects or text are recognizable. Since the line between representational and abstract can be fuzzy, work not seen abstract enough might not be accepted. It is up to the juror to make such a decision autonomously while selecting work for an exhibit.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a current member of the AAC. No refunds for non-members will be given.


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