41st Annual Juried Member Exhibition

41st Annual Juried Member Exhibition

Submission Form
Welcome!

Please complete this form to submit your artwork for the 41st Visual Arts Alliance Juried Member Exhibition.

Deadline to submit: October 20, 2025 (will not be extended)

Exhibition Dates: November 13, 2025 - January 10, 2026

Juror: Michael Golden

Location: Sabine Street Studios

1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007

Questions? Contact us at Exhibitions@VisualArtsAlliance.org.
ABOUT THE JUROR

Michael Golden

In his paintings of birds and other animals, Michael Golden challenges the definition of the “naturalist artist” by embracing the artificial in subject and style, the implausible in composition and background, and the spiritual in content. The qualities of energetic presence, beauty, and personal meanings are central to Golden’s practice.

Golden attended the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate business major and, later, Washington University for medical school…dropping out to study art. After a few semesters in studio art at The University of Texas at Austin, Golden completed his MFA in Printmaking and Drawing from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Houston’s Rudolph Projects/Artscan Gallery organized a 20-year retrospective in 2016 which subsequently traveled to the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. Golden’s work has been included in “The Abstract Impulse” at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and in exhibitions at Artists’ Space and The Painting Center in New York City, and in exhibition spaces in Dallas, Austin, Toronto, Boston, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and other cities. Golden’s work is in several museum, corporate, and private collections. He has received two Individual Artist Grants from the Houston Arts Alliance. He has served on the Artist Board at DiverseWorks Art Space, several HAA grant panels, and volunteered at Lawndale Art Center and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Golden’s studio is in Carmine, TX. He taught at Houston Community College - Central for 25 years, serving as chair of several visual arts departments for a decade. For more than 20 years, Golden managed the Art Gallery at HCC-Central and curated the TANK Project Space at Spring Street Studios for several years. He has curated over 20 exhibitions at Houston area galleries including shows for FOTOFest and Texas Biennial and juried many others. Golden is currently curating a group exhibition for 2026 titled “The Circle and the Square”.

Learn more about Michael Golden by visiting his website at www.michaelgoldenstudio.com/
ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to all current Visual Arts Alliance members in good standing who are 18 years of age or older.
IMPORTANT DATES

October 20, 2025, 11:59pm : Submission deadline (this will NOT be extended)

November 3, 2025 (Monday): Notifications Begin

November 11, 2025 (Tuesday), 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Drop-off

November 13, 2025 (Thursday): Reception, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., (Awards announced at 7:00 p.m.)

Exhibition on-view Dates: November 13, 2025 - January 10, 2026

December 13, 2025 (Saturday): Artist Talks, (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

January 11, 2025 (Sunday), 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Artwork Pickup
ENTRY FEE

Non-refundable fee of $35 for up to 3 works.

If you have volunteered for the VAA in the last 12 months, you may be entitled to a discount. Please contact exhibitions@visualartsalliance.org for a code.
AWARDS & CATALOG

To recognize outstanding artistic achievement, the Visual Arts Alliance will present the following awards, selected by the juror:

• First Place, $500
• Second Place, $400
• Third Place, $300
• Honorable Mentions, $50

All award recipients will receive a certificate of recognition, and awardees will be highlighted in VAA communications and the exhibition catalog.

A professionally designed, full-color exhibition catalog will be produced to document and celebrate the 41st Annual Juried Members Exhibition. The catalog will feature all accepted works, along with the juror’s statement and award selections. Measuring 8.5 x 5.5 inches, the catalog serves as a lasting record of the exhibition and a valuable addition to each artist’s professional portfolio.
SPECIFICATIONS

A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted. Artwork may be created in any medium, in both 2-D and 3-D, with the exception of video works. All submitted work must be original and must not have been previously exhibited in a VAA exhibition. A diptych or triptych is considered a single work.
- 2-D Works: Must be suitably framed and wired, or edge-finished and wired, and may not exceed 50” in any dimension (including frame). Only conventional picture hanging hooks will be used.
- 3-D Works: May not exceed 84” in height or 36” in diameter. Must be stable, safe for public display, and delivered installation-ready.
Complete exhibition requirements and guidelines are available HERE.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Titles and prices must be included on your entry form and cannot be changed after submission.

Failure to name files in this way will result in disqualification without a refund.

READ CLOSELY:

Image file names should be:

Last Name, Entry 1, title.jpg, Last Name, Entry 2, title.jpg, etc.

For example, Bill Jones' first entry entitled Mona Lisa would look like the following (commas and all): Jones, Entry 1, Mona Lisa.jpg

Notifications are done by email. Make sure the phone number and email address you enter are correct and messages from Exhibitions@VisualArtsAlliance.org do not go into your spam/junk box.
DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF ACCEPTED WORKS

Hand deliver works to Sabine Street Studios at 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007 on Tuesday, November 11, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Works not delivered by 7:00 pm sharp will not be included. Shipping instructions for those mailing accepted artwork will be provided upon request. Return postage label will be required. VAA will not assume postage fees.

All works must remain on view until the close of the exhibit - No Exceptions. VAA reserves the right to reject any work that is misrepresented or unsuitably framed, wired, etc. Works requiring special hanging or installation must be done by the artist.

Artists must pick up their work on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. Work not claimed during this time will be held and stored at the artists expense. VAA storage fee is $10/day.
SALES

The Visual Arts Alliance does not take a commission on artwork sales. All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist, who is solely responsible for managing the transaction. Please note that all works must remain on view for the full duration of the exhibition. If a work is sold, the artist is responsible for arranging delivery to the buyer after the exhibition closes.
Are you a VAA Member?*

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Artist Information
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*

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Address*

Street Address

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Website Link
Instagram Profile URL
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Artist Statement (Optional):

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VOLUNTEERING

As a member-driven organization, Visual Arts Alliance relies on the support of our community to ensure the success of each exhibition. We invite you to share your time and talents by volunteering for one or more of the tasks listed below. Your participation helps us create meaningful experiences for artists and visitors alike.
Ways you can help:*

Assist with check-in on November 11, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Assist with reception on November 13, 6:00 p.m.Assist with telephoning accepted artistsAssist with catalog creation (requires InDesign skills)Notify me of future Volunteer opportunitiesI am interested in learning more about serving on the Exhibitions CommitteeNone of the Above
ARTIST TALKS

We will host artist talks on December 13. Exhibiting artists have the opportunity to give a 5 minute presentation on their work. There will be a maximum of 12 artists. The first 12 artists are scheduled based on the date/time stamp of submission. By selecting YES below, you are committing to participating.
I would like to participate in the artist talks:*

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Artwork Submission

You may submit 1 - 3 artworks for consideration. Please complete the following for each piece.
Image filename protocol:

ENTRY 1: "Last Name, Entry 1, Title.jpg"
ENTRY 2: "Last Name, Entry 2, Title.jpg"
ENTRY 3: "Last Name, Entry 3, Title.jpg"

Failure to name files in this way will result in disqualification without a refund.

For example:
Bill Jones' first entry entitled Mona Lisa would look like the following (comas and all): Jones, Entry 1, Mona Lisa.jpg
Artwork Entry 1
Entry 1 Title:*
Title of Artwork. Example: Mona Lisa
Category:*
Example: 2 Dimension
Year Created:*
Example: 2024
Media:*
Example: Oil on canvas
Height (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 84” Max. For 3-D
Width (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Depth (in.):
5” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Price:*
Enter 0 if not for sale
Photo 1 (10 MB max.)*

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 1, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 2 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 1B, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 3 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 1C, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Would you like to submit a second artwork?*

YesNo

Artwork Entry 2
Entry 2 Title:*
Title of Artwork. Example: Mona Lisa
Category:*
Example: 2 Dimension
Year Created:*
Example: 2024
Media:*
Example: Oil on canvas
Height (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 84” Max. For 3-D
Width (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Depth (in.):
5” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Price:*
Enter 0 if not for sale
Photo 1 (10 MB max.)*

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 2, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 2 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 2B, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 3 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 2C, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Would you like to submit a third artwork?*

YesNo

Artwork Entry 3
Entry 3 Title:*
Title of Artwork. Example: Mona Lisa
Category:*
Example: 2 Dimension
Year Created:*
Example: 2024
Media:*
Example: Oil on canvas
Height (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 84” Max. For 3-D
Width (in.):*
50” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Depth (in.):
5” Max. for 2-D; 36” Diameter for 3-D
Price:*
Enter 0 if not for sale
Photo 1 (10 MB max.)*

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 3, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 2 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 3B, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof
Photo 3 for 3-D only (10 MB max.)

Browse Files
Filename sample: Jones, Entry 3C, Mona Lisa.jpg Cancelof

ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

To complete your entry, all three acknowledgements below are required. These confirm your understanding of the exhibition guidelines, your responsibilities as an entrant, and agreement to the stated terms. Please read each acknowledgement carefully and confirm before submitting.
Please review your image naming protocol. It must meet the specified standards. Failure to name image upload files will result in disqualification without a refund.
This exhibition is the 94th produced by VAA since 1981, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering creativity, community, and the enduring power of the visual arts.

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