Long Description: Out of the shadows, and into the light. Artists interpret the pride of who they are and their community in this exhibition, "Proud to Be Seen." Artists may consider picturing pride, an examination of what Pride means to them, being seen, a journey to pride, how do artists interpret Pride, the eyes of Pride, and self-discovery through Pride.

Artists are encouraged to create and to enter work, which 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. 
 

This exhibition is in partnership with Black Dog Gallery in Tubac, AZ. Up to 40 works of art will be selected for a virtual online exhibition hosted on both the Tubac Center of the Arts  website. From those 40, selected artworks will be presented at the Black Dog Gallery. Selected artists will be responsible for delivery/shipping to and from the gallery. Awards will be selected from the gallery works and presented during the opening reception on Friday, May 30th.

Artists must select whether they are applying to the Physical & Virtual exhibition or only the Virtual exhibit.  Please consider the cost of shipping to and from Tubac prior to submitting to the physical exhibit.
 

TIMELINE

Call Opens: March 3, 2025

Deadline: Monday, May 9, 2025

Jury Date: May 9-12, 2025

Artist Notification: Friday, May 12, 2025

Shipped art due: May 19 - 26, 2025

Hand-delivered art due: Monday, May 26, 2025

Exhibition Opening: Friday, May 30, 2025

Please note, the Opening Reception will be held at Black Dog Gallery, 4A Tubac Road, on May 30, 2025, from

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Exhibition Dates – May 30 - July 4, 2025.

Pick Up of Unsold Art and Return Shipping – All art in the physical exhibition at Black Dog Gallery be picked up by Monday, July 7, 2025. Shipped art will be returned the following week. Please note the shipping instructions below.
 

Awards will be selected from artwork in the live exhibit at Black Dog Gallery.

Jurors: Larry Caveney, Karen Bernauer & Jared Newton

AWARDS

Best of Show:                   $300
Award of Excellence:        $200
Award of Merit:                 $100
Honorable Mention           $50
Honorable Mention:          $50

ARTWORK AND IMAGES

Entries must be original, entirely the work of the artist, executed within the last 24 months, and cannot have been previously shown at TCA. Giclee reproductions are NOT permitted. Art may NOT be removed from the exhibit prior to the close of the exhibition on Sunday, July 4, 2025.

No works larger than 36" x 36" are permitted (due to space limitations)

Artists agree to release the use of images of accepted works to TCA only as a permanent record of the exhibition and only for promotional use related to the exhibition and the art center.

DELIVERY, SHIPPING, & PRESENTATION

All artwork must arrive in a condition ready to professionally display or wired to hang.  If framed, work must be suitably matted, 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.

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

• If you are shipping UPS or FedEx, please send to the following address:

Tubac Center of The Arts

9 Plaza Rd.

Tubac, Az 85646

• If you are shipping USPS, please send to the following address:

Tubac Center of The Arts

P.O. Box 1911

Tubac, Az 85646

SALES:

All work must be for sale. TCA and Black Dog Gallery will share will a 40% commission, on sold work.  Artists will be paid 60% of the sale price. Price work accordingly. 

FEES:

Jurying will be done based on digital images in jpg format.  Up to 3 works may be entered for consideration.  Payments are made at the end of the CaFE™ entry process either via credit card online or a check mailed to the art center.

Live & Virtual Exhibition fees: Nonrefundable entry fee is $30 for the first image, $3 each additional image.

TCA Members receive a $5 discount with discount code Pride25.

To become a member of TCA, please register on our website at www.Tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371.

Tubac Center of the Arts exhibit applications on CaFE™ are limited to the first 149 applicants.  Enter early.  Don’t miss this opportunity.

ABOUT

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

Submission MUST contain images.

Any Non-Member using the member code will automatically be disqualified and receive no refund.

Eligibility Criteria

Participating artists must be 18 years or age or older, reside in the United States.