ANNUAL CONTEST
CCAL caps off the end of the year with an annual contest which showcases the wonderful artwork of our members. Artwork is prepared by participating members (all are welcome to take part) and presented at our May end of year meeting. The best pieces are chosen by CCAL members and awarded first through third place. Each receives an award ribbon and bragging rights. All the artwork is exhibited in the TAP gallery throughout the summer. Select pieces are generally then also exhibited elsewhere in the community as opportunities arise. In addition, the artwork may be used in promotional materials, such a calendar, which is offered for sale by the league as a fund raiser. Please consider joining in the fun!
The theme for our 2026 May contest is "Roots & Wings." The theme is open to literal and interpretive approaches. Artists may interpret '"roots" as heritage, home, landscape, tradition, stability, and "wings" as movement, transformation, imagination, or possibility. Literal interpretations, such as plants, trees, birds, insects or other natural forms are equally encouraged. Whether the members choose to go personal or purely visual, realistic or abstract, we hope “Roots & Wings” will offer a wide and welcoming framework for creativity. We are excited about this theme and look forward to a fun, inclusive member exhibition.
Key Dates
Artwork Prep: Now until May Meeting
Online Registration (FREE): Now until Friday May 16
Artwork Submission: Monday, May 19 at General Meeting/Party
Artwork Unveiling: Monday, May 19 at General Meeting/Party
Jurying: Monday, May 19 at General Meeting/Party
Artwork Exhibit: Display in TAP Gallery Throughout the Summer
**Additional travel display for select pieces possible
Pickup of Art: By Monday Sept 16, 2026 (at General Meeting)
