
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 - Susan Nagy, Gary Saderup, Nina Warner
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 AND CASH PRIZES
Best of Show $300
First Place $200
Second Place $100
Third Place $50
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 5- 29, 2026
WVAG MEMBER SHOW
Show Chair
Linda Kidd
lindakidd4re@gmail.com
2025 Best of Show
Mimi Lieberman
At 87, A Wool Self Portrait
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 10/15/2025
Entry Deadline: 12/15/2025
Take in: 1/3/2026 1-4 PM Show Opens: 1/6/2026
Awards Ceremony : 1/11/26 3-4:30 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
Oil
Acrylic
Watercolor
Pastel & Graphics
Mixed Media
Photography/Digital
Sculpture
Awards
Cash Prizes and Ribbons
Awards are determined based on the number of entries in each category:
BEST OF SHOW $400
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
Honorable Mentions
Thousand Oaks Community Gallery
2331 Borchard Rd., A, Newbury Park, CA
April 2 - May 19, 2025
Greater Conejo Valley
Student Awards Juried Show
Cultural Arts Council City of Agoura Hills, CA
Contact: Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council 818-597-7361
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: 2/9/25
Awards Ceremony: 4/10/25
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