Shows

Linda Kidd-Show Chair - lindakidd4re@gmail.com

Thousand Oaks Community Gallery 2331 Borchard Road, A, Newbury Park

Open Juried Show / Members Show / Student Show

The Westlake Village Art Guild sponsors two major competitive art shows each year (Member Show, and Open Juried Show). In addition, resources permitting, the WVAG co-sponsors with the City of Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council, the Greater Conejo Valley Student Awards Juried Art Show which is open to high school juniors and seniors.


June 4- June 26, 2025
OPEN JURIED SHOW

Show Chair
Linda Kidd
lindakidd4re@gmail.com

2024 Best of Show
Anette Power
”The Keeper of History”

Jurors - TBD

Open to all adult artists and offering generous cash prizes, the WVAG's annual Open Juried Show typically attracts over 300 entries from 100+ artists, making it one of the most significant of its kind in the region.

This is a highly competitive juried show. Acceptance is not guaranteed and entry fees are non-refundable.

Entries Open: 3/15/2025

Entry Deadline: 4/22/25

Notification Date: 5/3/2025

Take in: 6/2/2025 5-6:30 PM

Show Opens: 6/4/25

Reception: 6/8/2025 3-4:30 PM

Show Closes: 6/26/2025 -Pick Up 5-7 PM

ELIGIBILITY
All adult artists

JURIED
The top entries, as determined by the Jury, will be invited to be in the show and compete for awards.
DISTINGUISHED RIBBON AWARDS

Best of Show $500

First Place $300

Second Place $200

Third Place $100

Honorable mentions - ribbon only

The number of awards given in each category will be determined by how many entries were accepted in each category.


RECEPTION & AWARDS
June 8, 2025 from 3-4:30


 

January 6- 29, 2025
WVAG MEMBER SHOW

Show Chair
Linda Kidd
lindakidd4re@gmail.com

2024 Best of Show

Thomas Scott Nelson

“Gearhead” ©

Open to WVAG Members only, this Show typically attracts approximately 65+ artists with over 125 entries competing for cash awards.

This show is non-juried to enter with restricted eligibility and a modest entry fee.

Online Entries Open 10/15/2024

Entry Deadline: 12/15/2024
Take in: 1/4/2025 1-4 PM Show Opens: 1/6/2025

Paint Off and Awards Ceremony : 1/26/25 -2-5 PM Show Closes: 1/29/2025 Pick up 5-7 PM


ELIGIBILITY

Active WVAG Members

NON-JURIED TO ENTER
Members may enter one piece to hang and compete for awards in the Show provided their entries meet all requirements as defined on the entry form.

Categories

  1. Oil

  2. Acrylic

  3. Watercolor

  4. Pastel & Graphics

  5. Mixed Media

  6. Photography/Digital

  7. Sculpture


  Awards

Cash Prizes and Ribbons

Awards are determined based on the number of entries in each category:

  1. BEST OF SHOW  $400  

  2. 1st Place  $300 

  3. 2nd Place   $200 

  4. 3rd Place  $100

  5. Honorable Mentions



Thousand Oaks Community Gallery

2331 Borchard Rd., A, Newbury Park, CA

2024 Member Show Winners

 

April/May 2025
STUDENT AWARDS SHOW

Cultural Arts Council  City of Agoura Hills, CA

Contact: Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council 818-597-7361

Craig Morton 818-991-7516

2024 Best of Show

Abigail Pace

(Newbury Park HS)

“Game On” ©

Open to high school juniors and seniors attending school (or residing in) the greater Conejo Valley. The purpose of this Show is to recognize, in a meaningful way, the talented students and dedicated art teachers that enrich the fabric of our community.

This Show is co-sponsored by the City of Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council and the Westlake Village Art Guild.

Entry Deadline: 1/26/25
Awards Ceremony: 4/24/25

ELIGIBILITY
Conejo Valley high school juniors and seniors.

JURIED
The strongest 75± entries, as determined by the Jury, will be invited to hang their artwork and compete for awards at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Events Center.

SHOW CATEGORIES

2-D FINE ART (includes oil, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, collage, pastels, pencil, ink, monoprints, and digital illustrations)

3-D FINE ART (includes sculpture, ceramics and fused glass)

COLOR Photography & Derivatives

MONOCHROME Photography & Derivatives


JUDGED AWARDS – There will be a First, Second, and Third place in each Show category plus a minimum of four (4) Honorable Mentions and one Best of Show.

Best of Show - $250

First Place (each category) - $125

Second Place (each category) - $100

Third Place (each category) - $75

Honorable Mention (each category) - $50

Show Opens April 18-May 20, 2025