10th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition

Current art and media students from Southern California colleges and universities are invited to submit engaging new work to be showcased in Palos Verdes Art Center's 10th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition. One $5,000 cash prize will be awarded, and the scholarship winner will be considered for inclusion in future PVAC exhibitions. This call is free to enter but open only to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in Southern California.

All media will be considered, including but not limited to: Painting, Drawing, Printing, Sculpture, Glass, Ceramics, Fiber Art, Photography, Video, Film, VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), Installation Art, Performance Art, and Mixed Media. Applicants must enter their college or university affiliation and provide a short statement about their work or practice, and what they would do with the scholarship prize if awarded. Up to 3 pieces of art may be submitted per artist.

Juror: Marie Thibeault, Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach, and MFA recipient from UC Berkeley. Juror selections will be announced by April 21, 2026. Artwork take-in days are May 29 & 30, 10am - 4pm. The 2026 Alpay Award recipient will be announced at the opening reception on June 6, 2026, 6 - 9pm. The exhibition will be displayed in the Main and Walker galleries at Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, from June 6 - July 2, 2026.