Americana Reimagined

On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Americana Reimagined invites artists from across the greater Bay Area to explore, reinterpret, and reimagine the visual language of "Americana". This juried exhibition looks beyond nostalgia to examine how familiar symbols, stories, and styles evolve over time—bridging the past and present through creativity and craft. "Americana" has long served as a reflection of everyday life and culture, from small-town iconography and handmade crafts to design movements and popular imagery.

Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that reinterprets traditional American symbols, materials, locations, or aesthetics in new ways; juxtaposes historical and contemporary styles or narratives; draws inspiration from crafting, folk traditions, or architectural design, music or movies; or reimagines cultural or regional identity through a personal or modern lens. The exhibition runs March 12-April 18, 2026, with a reception on Thursday, March 12, 5:30-7:30pm.

Entry fee is $15.00 per entry with a maximum of 4 entries per person. All artists 18 and older living in the following 10 northern California counties are eligible: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, and Lake. Artists will be notified by February 27, 2026. Artworks should not be larger than 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and not weigh more than 40 lbs. PAC retains a 40% commission on art sales.