SDA Southwest Regional Exhibition 2022

Tubac Center of the Arts presents a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern California, Texas, and Utah chapters of the Surface Design Association. The exhibition will be juried by Arizona artist Annie Lopez. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months and cannot have been previously displayed at TCA. All work must be the original creation of the artist.

2D and 3D artworks are eligible and must be made with or inspired by fiber or textile materials or techniques. Giclee reproductions are not permitted. Artworks over eight feet, with video or electronic sound components, and more than mild nudity are not permitted. Artists may enter up to three artworks. The nonrefundable entry fee is $35 for the first entry and $4 for each additional entry. TCA members may receive a $5 discount with code TCAMEMBER22. All artwork must arrive ready to professionally display or hang. If framed, work must be suitably matted in white, black, or neutral colors, simply framed, and firmly wired with no sawtooth hangers.

The exhibition runs September 30 – November 13, 2022, with an opening reception on Friday, September 30 at 5-7pm. Jury dates are August 12-21, 2022, with artist notifications the week of August 22. Art delivery to TCA is Monday, September 26, 2022. Artwork pickup is Monday, November 14, 2022. Artists are responsible for shipping to and from TCA and must provide a prepaid shipping label for return. TCA will insure artwork while in its possession; artists are responsible for insuring artwork in transit. All work must be for sale, and TCA retains a 40% commission. Awards include Best of Show ($500), SDA Award ($300), Award of Excellence ($200), Award of Merit ($100), SDA Award of Excellence (one year free digital SDA membership), and two Honorable Mention Awards ($50 each). Contact TCA at 520-398-2371 or [email protected] for special delivery or pickup arrangements.