Linda Hauser, PVAA Historian

In November/December 1980, PVAA held its first OJS at their Pomona gallery at 180 E Second St.  There were over one hundred entries and a well-attended reception on November 4th  of that year. Through the years PVAA has had the honor of having many accomplished and well-known artists judge our annual art shows including Tom Fong, Don O’Neill, Chris Van Winkle, Tony Sheets, and Marciano Martinez to name a few. In the PVAA newsletter the art show was described as “a smashing success”. We hope you’ll join us in our continuing efforts to bring art to the community.

An artist may make two submissions for consideration of acceptance into the OJS. No more than one piece per artist will be juried into the show with the possibility that not all artists will have work accepted for the show. Buttons for payment will be in place very soon.

43rd Open Juried Show: June 2 - Aug 28, 2025

PVAA’s 43rd Open Juried Show will take place at Claremont’s Alexander Hughes Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. See pin on map below.

 

Important Dates:

Entry dates: May 1 - 19 (by 6pm)

Notification of acceptance: May 21

Accepted Work Take in: May 29 - 31 (Friday 4-6pm), Sat (11am-1pm)

Opening Reception/Announcement of Winners: Sat, June 7 11am-1pm

Artwork pick up: August 28-29