Text on colorful painted background. Text reads: 2021 Annual Palos Verdes Library District Community Art Show, November 10 - December 31, Peninsula Center Library

Each fall, the Palos Verdes Library District holds our Annual Community Art Show, inviting local artists, professional and amateurs alike, to participate. This year, we're excited to host the Community Art Show at the Peninsula Center Library as our first in-person event since March 2020.

Typically featuring almost 100 artists from around the Peninsula and the larger Los Angeles community, our Community Art Shows include artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. Pieces include many media forms such as photography, painting, collage, and sculpture.

Applications for this year's art show will be accepted September 1-25, 2021 online, via email, and in person. Applications will be available here on September 1, 2021 by 10:00am Pacific Time. Calendar and entry guidelines are available below.

2021 Calendar

September 1 Applications open
September 25 Applications due by 5:00pm Pacific Time
October 11-15 Artists notified which pieces have been selected for the show
November 10 Show opens
December 31 Show Closes
January 5 - 12 Artists pick up pieces

 

Entry Guidelines

Applications
You may apply online at the above link or via paper form. Applications must be received by Saturday, September 25, 2022, 5:00pm Pacific Time.
Paper forms may be mailed or emailed to:
Lessa Pelayo-Lozada
PVLD Art in Our Library
701 Silver Spur Rd. 
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
artinourlibrary@pvld.org
 
Participants must be at least 14 years old

Submitting Entry Images
Please upload an image of your entry with your online form. For paper applications, you must include a photocopy of each piece of artwork.
 
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: $10 per entry. Participants may submit up to 3 entries.
Students Grades 9-12: $5 per entry. Participants may submit up to 3 entries.
Checks payable to: Palos Verdes Library District
 
Artwork  Placement & Sales
PVLD reserves the right to choose the artwork included in the show and the placement area of the artwork. All accepted work may be marked NOT FOR SALE (NFS) or FOR SALE. Artwork for sale is sold as is. All sales are final. If an item is for sale, please indicate the price you will accept. PVLD will retain a 20% commission fee on all sold items. If an item is sold, PVLD will remit the sale price, minus 20% commission, 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the show. All artwork must remain in the show for the entire duration.

Artwork Drop-off: Each accepted work must be hand delivered and properly prepared for hanging or display. The artist is responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Artwork drop-off and pick-up is during specified times only or with prior arrangement. No shipped pieces will be accepted.

Art Preparation: Artwork not ready to hang upon delivery will not be accepted. Art should be properly framed, and/or finished on all edges and include wire for hanging. If not framed, textiles and quilts must supply hardware for display. Heavy or over-sized work, 60 lbs or over 72" in any direction will not be accepted due to space limitations. All work must be labeled with artist's contact information.

Awards
First: $200, Second: $100, Third: $50, and recognition for Honorable Mention categories. A "People's Choice" winner will also be awarded.

Liability and Conditions
Entry implies agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. Utmost care and caution will be used in handling all art pieces during the installation and throughout the exhibition period; however, the artist agrees that PVLD will not be held responsible for loss or damage to art. (Gallery attendants will not be present during the exhibition period.) There are no refunds on entry fees nor guaranteed acceptance that any or all entries will be accepted. Entry submissions will not be returned. PVLD reserves the right to use photographic reproductions of works in the exhibition for publicity and other promotional purposes. If necessary, PVLD also reserves the right to change the dates and times of the exhibit.