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Guidelines for Juried Art Show

No Entry Fees Required.

Cash Prize.

We are thrilled to invite you to submit your artwork for the 3rd Annual Día De Los Muertos Juried Art Show, an event celebrating this rich cultural tradition. Please carefully review the following entry and submission guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

After reviewing the guidelines, if you decide to move forward with your artwork submission, you’ll be guided to our submissions at the bottom of this page.

Please note that submitting your work does not guarantee entry into our juried art show portion of the event. Artists who are accepted will receive an e-mail confirmation.

1. Artwork Eligibility:

• Theme: All submitted artwork must be inspired by or related to Día De Los Muertos.
• Submission: All media will be eligible. Each artist may submit to display up to 3 art pieces but must select only 1 piece to enter the competition.
• All pieces should fit within a space of 6’ x6’ space.
• Please note that this year, we will not have pipe & drape, therefore any hanging pieces must be displayed on easel, table or other manner.
• Only the space is provided. Each Artist must supply their own items for set-up that can include a table, easel, etc. 
• All pieces must have their own set-up system.
• Original Work: All artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist.
• Acceptance: Acceptance to this juried exhibit will be based on creativity, craftsmanship, relevance to the event, and overall execution. Artists who are accepted will receive an e-mail confirmation to their provided listed e-mail.

2. Display Requirements:

• No Walls: This is an outdoor venue. Pipe & Drape will not be available. 
• Size Limitations: Please ensure that your artwork does not exceed your allocated display space.

3. Submission Format:

• Digital Submission: Please use the form below to submit clear, high-resolution images (JPG, PDF, PNG or TIF files only) of up to 3 pieces you wish to exhibit. Please name your image files accordingly. In the entry form, you’ll be asked to include the title, medium, dimensions, and a brief description (100 words max) for each piece.
• Selection for Judging: In the entry form, there will be a section where you can clearly indicate which 1 of the 3 pieces you wish to enter into the judged competition.

4. Art Work Set-Up, if selected:

• Date and Location: Artwork must be set-up:

Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM 88001.

No shipped or mailed packages can be accepted at this time.

All artwork must be safely displayed by 2 pm.

• Packaging: Please ensure artwork is securely packaged to prevent damage during transportation. Artists are responsible for unpacking and setting up their work. Event Producers and Venue or Event Producers are not responsible for any damage to artwork during set-up or the duration and breakdown of event.

5. Judging and Prizes:

• Judging Criteria: Artwork will be judged on creativity, relevance to the theme, and overall artistic expression.
• Cash Prize: The winners of the judged competition will receive a cash prize in an amount to be determined. The announcement of the winner will take place during the event at approximately 7:30 pm. The winner must be present during the event and prize presentation in order to receive the prize. Sorry, no representative this year. We also ask all Artists to stay for the duration of the event as we always have attendees wanting to meet you and purchase from you throughout the event.

6. Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: by October 14, 2026, by 6 pm (MST)
• Artists’ Notification of Acceptance: by October 19, 2026
• Physical Artwork Set-Up: Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. 10 am – 12 pm.

• Event Date and Hours: November 1st, 2026

3:00 pm – 5 pm: Early Access VIP Shopping Hour

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – General Event

7. Additional Notes:

• Insurance: Artists are responsible for insuring their own artwork. The event organizers are not liable for any damage or loss during the event.
• Removal of Artwork: All artwork must be removed from the venue by November 1, 2026, 10:00 pm. Event Producers and Venue do not store items. Any artwork left behind will be considered a donation to the event producers.

8. Required Silent Auction Donation:

• All artists accepted into the juried art contest are required to submit a donation item towards our Silent Auction.
  

For any questions or additional information, please contact: marialupe@powerhousediva.com

We look forward to seeing your unique artistic expressions and celebrating Día De Los Muertos together!

If you agree to the guidelines and wish to participate, please click on the button below to fill out our participation form.