Scottsdale Artists League
Scottsdale Artists League

Madison Center for the Arts Show

January 6 – March 30, 2026 Madison Center for the Arts, Phoenix, AZ
Deadline is December 1st. 5 weeks left to enter. Members Only.
Appreciate the Moment, 18x24, Oil by David Flitner
Appreciate the Moment, 18x24, Oil by David Flitner
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Deadline for entry: December 1, 2025
Scottsdale Artists League presents a new juried show in the lobby of this performance venue, offering free parking and easy access. The location provides high visibility, as guests wait in the lobby before each show and during intermissions. The SAL show opens January 8th, coinciding with "So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience" at Madison Center for the Arts.

Location

Madison Center for the Arts
5601 N 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Juror of Selection

Internal SAL Jury

Entry Fees

  • $30 for up to 2 works.
  • Non-Refundable – This is a juried show.

Exhibition Requirements

  • You must be a paid member of SAL in good standing. Become a Member
  • Entries open to original 2D/3D artwork.

    This may include sculpture, photographic images and other forms of art creations providing the work created is not an unauthorized copy of another artist’s work.

    Madison has a limited number of pedestals available for 3D art; please let us know if you need one if your 3D art is selected for this show.
  • This is a family-friendly venue. No images of smoking, alcohol, drugs, nudity, political references, etc.
  • Size for 2D art: Cannot exceed 25” on any side, including frame.
  • Unframed artwork is allowed so long as it is 1.5" deep with painted or professionally finished edges.
  • You may not exchange or fail to submit a painting once it’s accepted into show.
  • Label your artwork on the back with your name, dimensions, and artwork title. You may use a SAL title card as your label on the back of your artwork. Madison Center for the Arts will provide title cards.

Entry Instructions

  • Submit up to two (2) artworks
  • Submit high-quality JPG images.
  • The image must be art only – no gaps, mat, or frame showing.
  • Include for each work – Title, Medium, Artwork Size and Framed Size
More information can be found below under Image and Filename Specifications.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
Buyers will pick up art at the end of the Show on Monday, March 30, 2026, unless other arrangements are made at time of sale.

If a buyer is interested in artwork, Madison Center for the Arts will contact SAL, and we will coordinate payment with Buyer. Again, all artwork must remain until end of show; it will be marked “Sold” upon SAL’s receipt of payment. Distribution to the artist will be by SAL Treasurer and will be 5% to Madison Education Foundation, 25% to Scottsdale Artists League, and 70% to the artist.

Terms

By participating in this show, SAL member understands and agrees with the following:
  • To protect, defend, hold harmless, and fully indemnify the Scottsdale Artists League and Madison Center for the Arts (or their related Foundation) and any of their associates for any claim or course of action whatsoever including loss or damage, or action for any damages to submitted art, display, or personal injury which SAL member may sustain as a result of participation in this event.
  • Photos/videos of any art in this show may be used in promotions by Scottsdale Artists League, Madison Center for the Arts and/or Madison Education Foundation.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on December 12, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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 (December 1, 2025.)
  • 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

For questions about SAL or this Prospectus, please contact Shannon O’Donnell ([email protected]) or Sheryl Blahnik ([email protected]).

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.