2026 December Members’ Show

Theme: Art Inspired by a Song

Tuesday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Canoa Hills GVR Center

A maximum of 50 pieces will be accepted. All art must be original work created in the last 3 years and must comply with the Criteria for Artwork. No entry may be from an earlier exhibit or workshop. All submissions must be odor-free and dry. Submittals of sculpture, fabric art, photography, computer generated art, combines and/or assemblages, giclee printing forms, and any artwork that is not amenable to hanging on a wall are excluded from this exhibit.

Reception: Friday, December 4, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The maximum image size is 24″ x 30″ or a total of 720 sq. inches
Each artist may enter one piece
Entry Fee: $20
Prizes: First Place – $300, Second Place – $200, Third Place – $100, plus two Honorable Mentions – $50/each and one Member’s Choice Award – $100.

Judge: Karen Honaker, https://www.karenhonakerart.com/

Columbus, Nebraska-born artist Karen Honaker wields magic with her watercolors. After earning a BFA in oil painting and photography, she pivoted to watercolors in 1983 and has never looked back. Karen’s art adorns everything from Walmart placemats to Capital One credit cards – check your wallet, you might already own a piece! She specializes in reflective, translucent and transparent watercolor paintings filled with colorful objects.  Her work focuses on reflections found in Mercury Glass, wine bottles and glasses, plus floral and food concepts. During the last few years, Karen has been teaching watercolor and giving workshops throughout the United States. Karen’s work appears in several books and magazines, including Splash 3, Best of Flower Painting and Watercolor Magic.

Co-Chairs: Laurie Chambers (LaurieC@SantaRitaArt.org) and Layne Cook (LayneC@SantaRitaArt.org)
Entry forms and check due Saturday, November 21, 2026
Entry form & criteria (prospectus) available in the studio or download by clicking here.