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The SRAL Board of Directors has decided to make the following changes to our Members Shows for the 2025 – 26 season:
There will be two members' shows, December and March
Entry fee is $20
Both Shows will be judged by a non-member to be determined by the committee in charge of the show.
There will be no categories (for instance no longer will categories be specified by representational and non-representational)
The December show will have a theme determined by membership vote.
Prizes for each show shall be awarded by judge as follows
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Two honorable mentions - $50 each
One Artists' Choice Award - $100
To be awarded by membership vote
The criteria for acceptable art forms remains unchanged.
The maximum size is 24” x 30”
All art submitted shall use hanging criteria outlined in SRAL guidelines which have been updated to reflect acceptable criteria for wiring instructions which follow the GVR guidelines as well.
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DESERT HILLS AUDITORIUM – PERMANENT SHOW CHANGE
Our current show at Desert Hills auditorium will be changed over on Tuesday, October 7, 1-2 o’clock. Entry information for the next show needs to be sent to Jan Harnish JanH@SantaRitaArt.org, no later than Friday, October 3. Include all the basics of title, media, price or NFS, and artist information to be included on labels. Size limit of 28”, either direction. Two entries per artist, with favorite piece listed first, in case we run over hanging space limits. Only entries received by October 3, and properly wired, will be included in this show.
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THE FINAL BRIGGS RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBIT
November 1 – 30 at Canoa Hills GVR Center
We need your 36” x 36” Briggs paintings from prior years. Paintings shown at the yearly Briggs Abstract Competition, spanning the past 20 years, have an opportunity to be hung and viewed one last time! Two paintings per person limit.
If you are interested in participating, please email Arlene Szypulski ArleneS@SantaRitaArt.org by October 20th or sooner. Include: your name, title, media, price (if for sale) and your email. Drop off will be November 1st at 9am.
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Announcing: the 2025 Members’ 2nd Annual
Judged Exhibit
Theme: Chaos and Harmony
New! Here are the details for the upcoming SRAL art exhibit in December. As always, our popular art shows at Canoa Hills GVR Lobby are fun in which to enter a piece as well as an opportunity to either win an award or sell your piece (with no commission). Please read, print, and save the important details in the prospectus for the theme, the entry date, etc. Click here for the entry form. Questions should be sent via email to the exhibit co-chairs: Susan McKelvy (SusanM@SantaRitaArt.org) and Rhonda Fisher (RhondaF@SantaRitaArt.org). Below are some ideas for the exhibit theme, Chaos and Harmony.
Definition of Chaos and Harmony
Chaos is defined as completely unordered, unpredictable, or confusing, i.e., a total lack of restraint or control. Synonyms are disorder, disarray, discord, helter-skelter, lawlessness, and turmoil. In contrast, harmony is a state of agreement, accord, balance or unity among people or things, characterized by peacefulness, a pleasing combination of elements, or fitting together well. More information on the theme and the judge, Greg Wallace, are available on SRAL's website.
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MASTERS SHOW
It is time to start your paintings for the Masters Show 2026! It is tentatively scheduled from mid- February until the end of March at the West Center. More info to follow.
Recreating a Master painting is a time-honored tradition for developing artistic skills. It is a great way to try out a new technique, improve on your own style, and have some fun!
This year the special section will be for animal artists. Some artists to consider are: George Stubbs, Paulus Potter, Jan Fyt, Arthur Wardle, Sir Edwin Landseer, Charles Burton Barber, Rosa Bonheur, and John James Audubon. There are many others! Of course, an animal painting is optional, and you may choose any artist's painting that you consider to be a Master.
Due to copyright laws, an artist must be DECEASED for at least 70 years to be copied legally, so that would be from 1956 and prior years.
Due to the rise of A.I. (artificial intelligence) with fake interpretations of famous artists online, there will be a line on the entry form to enter the provenance of the painting that you are reproducing. Examples: title of the book it was in, name of the museum it is hanging in, who's personal collection it is from, or when/where it was sold at auction (like Christy's). It is no longer enough to just take an image off of a Google search. Our library has many great books to look through and check out.
Each member may enter 2 paintings.
No size limit, but be reasonable.
No entry fee. Prizes: Artist's Choice ribbons
SRAL hanging guidelines must be followed
Please contact Cheryl Schaeffer CherylS@SantaRitaArt.org
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SANTA RITA STUDIO GALLERIES
The Portrait and Figure Drawing SIG’s will display in the Front Room for the month of October.
The Sky themed display will continue in the TV room through the month of October.
In November, we will change the TV room display to include paintings of animals. You might be considering which pieces you would like to display. This is open to all members.
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DESERT HILLS LOBBY
Our Assemblage SIG will be showing in the Desert Hills Lobby for the month of October.
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Santa Rita Art League Studio Gallery
2025-2026 schedule
In the Front Room, the SIG groups will each take a month to display.
2025
- September - Printmakers
- October - Portrait & Figure Drawing
- November - Plein Air
- December - Oil and Pastel
2026
- January - Collage/Mixed Media and Acrylic
- February - Tuesday Open Studio
- March - Abstract
- April - Watercolor
- May - Assemblage
- June/July/August - Open to All
In the TV Room, we will have the following shows:
2025
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September and October - Open to all members - theme: Sky
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November and December - Open to all members - theme: Animals
2026
- January and February - Winners of the December members show
- March - Winners of the Briggs Show
- April and May - Winners of the March members show and Winners of the Masters Show
- June, July, August - To be determined
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