Water-based pigments on paper must constitute the major portion of the work.  Entries composed of paper constructions, paper sculpture, paper collage, cut paper, mobiles, or two or three-dimensional wall pieces, and installations are eligible.  Artists are urged to enter work that is innovative in concept and approach, whether representational or abstract.  Work must have been completed within the last 24 months.  Work that has been previously displayed at TCA is not eligible.  All work must be the original creation of the artist.

ARTWORK:

Giclee reproductions are NOT permitted.  Entry must be original, entirely the work of the artist, executed within the last 24 months, and cannot have been previously shown at TCA.

No art may be removed from the exhibit prior to the close of the exhibition on Monday, February 24, 2025, including sold art.
 

JUROR: Barbara Borgwardt

AWARDS:

Best of Show:                $1,000
Juror’s Award:               $500
Award of Excellence:    $250
Award of Merit:             $100
Honorable Mention:      $75
Honorable Mention:      $75

TIMELINE:

Friday, September 16, 2024: Submissions are open.
Monday, November 15, 2024: Entry deadline.
November 16-24, 2024: Jury Process
Week of November 25, 2024: Notifications to Artists
December 23-27, 2024: Shipped art due
Tuesday, January 6, 2025: Hand delivered art due
Friday, January 10, 2025: Opening Reception, 5-7pm 
Monday, February 24, 2025: Art must be picked up
Week of March 3, 2025: Shipped work returned.

PRESENTATION:

All artwork must arrive ready to hang.  If framed, work must be suitably matted, (white, black or neutral colors preferred), simply framed, and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers.  TCA reserves the right to disqualify any selected entry upon arrival that does not meet the above requirements or is deemed unsuitable for display.

JURY/FEES

Payments are made at the end of the CaFE™ entry process either via credit card online or a check mailed to the art center. 

Jurying will be done based on digital images in a jpg format only. Up to four works may be entered for consideration.

$40 ($36 with TCA Member discount) *
$5 each additional entry image up to 4 entries 
($3 each additional image fee with TCA Member discount)** 

*Member Discount Code: Water25 (enter at checkout)

**Additional Images Discount Code: Water2025 (enter at checkout)

NOTICE: Any submission from non-members using the Member Discount Code will be automatically disqualified with no refund.

SALES:

All work must be for sale. TCA will retain a 40% commission.  Price work accordingly. 

SHIPPING:

Artists are responsible for shipping to and from TCA.  Unsold work will be shipped back to the artist after close of the exhibition.  Artists must provide a barcoded preprinted PREPAID shipping label for the return of their artwork.

Please, no styrofoam peanuts.

DO NOT SHIP artwork via USPS.  All shipping must be by a shipping carrier, FedX, UPS, or DHL and sent to the physical address:

Tubac Center of the Arts - Attn: AZ Aqueous 
9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ 85646

Tubac Center of the Arts is the core of Tubac's artistic heritage and identity.  We pursue excellence in serving as a venue for artistic expression, appreciation, and learning for those who create and enjoy art in southern Arizona.

Application Requirements

Submit images only.

Eligibility Criteria

All artists 18 years or older residing in the US may submit artwork that is created with water based media on paper.