About
The Las Vegas Artists Guild invites local artists to submit work for Roots and Rhythms, an online exhibition exploring the cultures that have influenced, inspired, and sustained us. Through visual art, this exhibition celebrates the countless ways culture is expressed and preserved—music, dance, food, language, craftsmanship, rituals, and communal traditions.
Culture is a living expression of identity, memory, and belonging. It can be found in cherished family customs, ancestral connections, community celebrations, spiritual practices, and everyday moments that carry meaning across generations and shape our understanding of home.
We invite artists to reflect on a culture that holds significance in their lives. Whether honoring your own heritage or celebrating the beauty of another community's customs, we welcome work that reveals the richness and complexity of cultural experience.
Culture is a living expression of identity, memory, and belonging. It can be found in cherished family customs, ancestral connections, community celebrations, spiritual practices, and everyday moments that carry meaning across generations and shape our understanding of home.
We invite artists to reflect on a culture that holds significance in their lives. Whether honoring your own heritage or celebrating the beauty of another community's customs, we welcome work that reveals the richness and complexity of cultural experience.
Artists are encouraged to consider questions such as:
- What traditions have shaped your sense of self?
- What stories, celebrations, or rituals deserve to be remembered?
- How does culture create connection across time and place?
- What foods, music, dances, symbols, clothing, or artistic practices embody a culture's spirit?
- How do cultural roots continue to influence contemporary life?
We invite you to share the stories, traditions, and cultural expressions that have shaped your world.
Awards
$700 in cash prizes
- Best in Show - $250
2D Art
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
3D
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
Judging
TBD
Entry Fees
- LVAG Members: An entry fee of $45 is required from each LVAG member in good standing for 3 entries.
- Each artist may submit up to 2 additional entries for $10 each additional entry for a maximum of 5 entries.
- You must be a LVAG member in good standing to enter.
- Each entry will be accepted into the online art show if all requirements are met.
- If you are not a LVAG member or your membership has expired you need to complete a membership application form on our LVAG Membership page found on our LVAG website before the entry deadline.
Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Categories
There are 2 categories to choose from for your art entry. If a painting does not meet the criteria for the category it was entered, it will be disqualified.
Choose the category that best fits your art piece. Your choices are:
- 2D Artwork includes Painting and Drawing Artwork (Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Encaustic, Mixed Media), Drawing, Ceramics (flat and ready to hang) and Photography and Digital Artwork. Digital art is described as any artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process.
- 3D Artwork presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. Sculptures, pottery art, porcelain, glassware, jewelry, fabric art, some mixed media art and other works that have depth and can be viewed from multiple angles.
Eligibility
The “Roots and Rhythms” Online Art Gallery Show will be open to all LVAG members in good standing. If you are not a LVAG member or your membership has expired you need to complete a membership application form on the LVAG Membership page found on the LVAG website before the entry deadline.
If you are not a LVAG member in good standing prior to the entry deadline, your entry will be disqualified and non-refundable.
If you are not a LVAG member in good standing prior to the entry deadline, your entry will be disqualified and non-refundable.
Artwork Requirements
NOTE: An art piece that has won top awards and received a monetary prize in a previous LVAG Online Art Gallery Show it may not be reentered into future LVAG Online Art Gallery Shows.
Allowed Mediums
- Art must be the artist’s original work.
- Artwork mediums include acrylic, pastel, oils, watercolor, mixed media, drawing, digital art, encaustic, photography, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glassware, original wearable art, and jewelry.
- Only original compositions and artwork by the artist are accepted.
- You may not submit work if another party owns or holds the copyright.
- Jewelry must be of an original concept and design.
Not Allowed
- Artwork that was entered into a previous LVAG Online Art Gallery Event and won a monetary prize will not be accepted into the “Roots and Rhythms” Online Art Gallery Show.
- Artwork cannot be original art created in a different format such as mugs, tiles, pillows, or clothing.
- Artwork done in an art class or workshop is not permitted.
- Art may not be based on copyright protected sources.
- Subjects that are nudes or adult themed and uncompleted works of art are not permitted.
- No copy giclee prints are allowed.
LVAG reserves the right to refuse any painting or work of art that does not meet these standards. Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
By submitting your work to the “Roots and Rhythms” Online Art Gallery Show you give the LVAG organization permission to use the images for promotional purposes.
By submitting your work to the “Roots and Rhythms” Online Art Gallery Show you give the LVAG organization permission to use the images for promotional purposes.
Sales
Paintings may be priced for sale or not for sale (NFS). Changes may not be permitted after the deadline to be submitted. All sales inquiries from a prospective customer will be submitted through the Artist Spotlight page on the LVAG website. The potential customer will be able to notify the artist about their interest in purchasing a work of art. The artist will be entirely responsible for all aspects of the sale of their artwork. LVAG will not collect commission fees for this art show.
Questions
For questions about LVAG or this prospectus you may contact the LVAG event project manager at lvartistsguild.org/contact.
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 Las Vegas Artists Guild exhibition.
No Past Awarded Work
Artwork submitted to this exhibition must not have previously received an award in a Las Vegas Artists Guild 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 (August 14, 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.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Sonya Edwards ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, LVAG, eligibility, artwork requirements, 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.