Sonoran Arts League
Exhibition artwork

Sonoran Arts League

20 Questions

Curious Forms & Abstract Creatures

Carefree, AZ

December 4, 2026 – February 4, 2027

Deadline is November 6th. 3 weeks left to enter.
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About

Is it flying, crawling, shimmering . . . or just shapeshifting? 20 Questions: Curious Forms & Abstract Creatures celebrate the strange, ambiguous, and purely imaginative. We are looking for abstract or whimsical works that spark curiosity and conversation. The kind of art that makes people tilt their heads and ask, “What is that?” embrace the unknown – submit your most playful and puzzling pieces.
Sonoran Arts League Gallery
30 Easy Street, Suite A
Carefree, AZ 85377

Next to Venues Café

Submission Process

  • Sonoran Arts League members only.

    If you are not a member, please visit the Membership page on our website to join.
  • All submissions are processed online through ShowSubmit. If you are using ShowSubmit for the very first time, you will be required to set up an account with a username and password.
  • Your 2D and 3D submissions, up to 3, will be reviewed and juried for inclusion in the show.
  • UPDATE – Jewelry artists may submit up to ten (10) pieces.
  • The Juror(s) will select (jury) all work and make the determination as to which works will be included in the exhibit. If necessary, 3D artists may submit up to two photos of their work for process.

Images

Please ensure your photos accurately represent your work:
  • Without frames.
  • Properly lit and produced for inclusion in the on-line show gallery.
  • High resolution JPEG image, maximum file size limit is 30 mb.
  • Image files are automatically renamed using your last name, first initial and the title of the work.
View more detailed information in the Image and Filename Specifications section below.

Artwork Requirements

  • Each artist is allowed only one entry to ShowSubmit and must be of the same medium.
  • Artwork must be created in the last two years and has not been submitted to any previous gallery exhibitions.
  • It must be the artist’s original work, not created in a class or workshop.
  • The artist must own the sole copyright to art.
  • No reproductions, AI-generated art, or art created with assistance.
  • No copy giclée prints allowed (photography & digitally produced prints are allowed as originals).
  • It must be for sale (No NFS).
  • Copying or duplication of other artists’ work is grounds for immediate revocation of Sonoran Arts League membership.
  • No artwork that includes nudes, offensive religious or political statements, and/or violence.
  • Clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title of work & medium and price upon delivery and attached to the back of the artwork. Sticky notes are not acceptable.
For a complete listing of Gallery Registration In-Take Guidelines refer to the Resource page under the Gallery heading.

Entry Fees

  • Sonoran Arts League Members: $40 for up to 3 submissions.
  • UPDATE – Jewelry artists may submit up to (10) pieces (sets are considered one piece) and should supply their own display fixtures.
To become a member, please visit the Sonoran Arts League Membership page.

Commission

The Sonoran Arts League retains a 30% commission on all exhibition sales.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.

The Sonoran Arts League will mail payment by check for the sale price less the 30% commission of all sold artwork directly to the artist. If the artwork is purchased by credit card, a credit card processing fee of 3.0% will also be deducted from the payment to the artist.

Checks will be mailed within 14 days following the date of sale. With the sale of work, the artist is encouraged to bring in new work as approved by the League office as replacement for the sold piece.

Display Requirements

All work(s) must be in gallery ready condition, and each piece must have a gallery title card on the back. This listing is not all inclusive. For a detailed listing of Gallery Registration In-Take Guidelines refer to the League website on the Member Resources page under the Gallery heading.
  • Gallery ready works include D-rings, screw eyes and wire for paintings.
  • Images printed on metal with metal inset frames will be accepted, the wire is not required.
  • No saw-tooth hangers.
  • No filament fishing line is acceptable; all mounting must be strong enough to support the weight of the artwork.
  • For 2D artwork on canvases, artwork on canvases or panels must be gallery wrapped or framed if less than 1 1⁄2” in depth.
  • Maximum weight is 35 pounds.
  • Maximum height 66 inches.
  • For wall-mounted sculpture, if you require a system other than a standard picture hanger, the artist must provide the hanging system and must either
    mount the piece and/or supervise the hanging process.
  • 3D work should fit on a pedestal of approximately 24” square.
Once your artwork is accepted, there will be no substitutions, and your work must remain in the Sonoran Arts League Gallery through the end of the show or until it sells.

Artwork Loan Agreement

By registering for this Call to Art, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Artwork Loan Agreement. Click here to download the Artwork Loan Agreement. Bring a completed document with your artwork to drop off.

Jurying Criteria Definitions

Click here to download the Jurying Criteria Definitions utilized by the jury panel to evaluate this member show or view the document on the League website on the Resource page under the Gallery heading.

Submission Policies

Original Work Requirements

Submitted artwork must be the original creation of the artist. Work copied from other sources, derived from photographs not taken by the artist, or created in workshop or class settings under instructor guidance is not permitted.

No Past Accepted Work

Artwork submitted to this exhibition must not have been previously accepted into a Sonoran Arts League exhibition.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (November 6, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Notifications Are Posted in Your Account

Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on November 20, 2026. You will also receive an email.

Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact RoseMary Manchak Ciammitti ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, SAL, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.