Palmdale’s annual art exhibit seeks submissions through Aug. 10

Palmdale artists have until Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, to submit original artwork for the city’s 12th Annual Generations Juried Art Exhibit.

The exhibit is open to artists of all ages. Selected work is scheduled to be displayed at Legacy Commons and the Palmdale Playhouse from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

Who can apply

Artists of all ages may apply. The city’s application uses four age categories: 12 and younger, 13-17, 18-54, and 55 and older. First-, second- and third-place prizes are scheduled to be awarded in each category.

Applicants may submit up to two original works, and there is no entry fee. Artwork must have been completed within the past three years and must not have been previously exhibited at the Generations Juried Art Exhibit.

Artwork requirements

The city will accept work in any subject matter except nudity and adult-themed content. Each piece must be ready to hang and may not exceed 16 by 24 inches.

Sculptures and other pieces that cannot be hung will not be accepted. Applicants must submit digital images of their artwork, and the application says images must be at least 300 dpi. Artists should confirm that their work meets the city’s size, age, originality, content and hanging requirements before applying.

Upcoming dates

The submission deadline is Aug. 10. The city plans to notify applicants by email no later than Monday, Aug. 17, about whether their artwork has been accepted for exhibition.

Artists whose work is accepted must bring it to the Palmdale Playhouse on Monday, Aug. 31, between noon and 7 p.m. A representative may deliver the artwork if the artist is unavailable.

The exhibit is scheduled to run at Legacy Commons and the Palmdale Playhouse from Sept. 3 through Oct. 1. Those are planned display dates; no artwork should be described as accepted before the city’s notification deadline.

How to submit

Artists should use the City of Palmdale’s Generations Juried Art Exhibit Artist Application for submission instructions and eligibility details. Questions can be directed to the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation at 661-267-5611.

The exhibit is part of Palmdale’s public-art programming, which the city says supports cultural opportunities, community participation and broader economic and community goals.

Sources

• City of Palmdale: Generations Juried Art Exhibit Artist Application 2026