A Call To Paperworks Artists: Paperworks Members Exhibit at the Visual Arts Gallery at Pima Community College
Title of the Exhibit: Quiet Pursuits
Dates:
Open To The Public: September 21, 2026
Artist Reception: September 23, 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Visual Arts Gallery: 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson AZ 85709
PCC West Campus, Building A, 2nd Level
Gallery Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Description Of Theme: Quiet Pursuits
Quiet Pursuits suggests a deeply personal inward journey. Artists are challenged to explore imagery that emerges from contemplation, observation, and subtle discovery. The work might reflect time spent noticing small shifts in light, mood, memory or atmosphere. A quiet pursuit does not necessarily suggest resolution but allows for open-endedness, suggesting that the search itself is valuable.
Media: 2D and 3D works in all media accepted
Sizes: There are no size requirements
Quantities: Members may submit up to 2 pieces of work. Every participating member will have a minimum of one piece of work selected for the show.
Submission Fee: A $25 fee is required with submission.
Presentation Requirements:
IMPORTANT!
All work must be professionally framed with wire hangers and ready for display. Thin canvases, prints, photographs, collages, etc. must be framed. Larger gallery wrapped canvases may be finished by painting the edges, BUT they must be presented professionally with a solid color or with the design wrapped around the edge. Canvases that are not properly presented will be returned to the artist.
Important Drop-Off and Pickup Dates:
Artwork Drop-Off: September 11, 2026 from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Artwork Pickup: October 30, 2026 from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sale Of Artwork:
Artists display their artwork at their own risk. Please do not submit fragile work. The PPC Foundation/Bernal Gallery asks for a 20% donation on all sales. Proceeds support the Bernal Gallery.
If the work is Not For Sale, the artist must assign a value to the work to PPC for insurance purposes. Please do not submit work valued at $1,500 or more.
Participation:
1. Submit Your Intent To Participate
- Send an Email to: steviemack83@gmail.com
- Subject Line of Email: Paperworks: Pima College Show
- Deadline For Submitting: June 30, 2026
2. Submit Digital Images of Artwork
- Send an Email to: steviemack83@gmail.com
- Subject Line of Email: Paperworks: Pima College Show & Your Name
- Include In Body of Email: Your Name, Title, Medium, Size, and Price of each artwork you are submitting.
- Attach a .jpg of each artwork you are submitting. The images are for reference and marketing purposes only. Please make sure each .jpg is labeled with your name, artwork title, size, and price.
*At least one artwork from each artist will be accepted, additional pieces will be accepted if space allows.
Questions:
For questions please contact Stevie Mack via the methods below
- Email: steviemack83@gmail.com
- Phone: 520-275-8395
Quiet Pursuits suggests a deeply personal inward journey. Artists are challenged to explore imagery that emerges from contemplation, observation, and subtle discovery. The work might reflect time spent noticing small shifts in light, mood, memory or atmosphere. A quiet pursuit does not necessarily suggest resolution but allows for open-endedness, suggesting that the search itself is valuable.
Media: 2D and 3D works in all media accepted
Sizes: There are no size requirements
Quantities: Members may submit up to 2 pieces of work. Every participating member will have a minimum of one piece of work selected for the show.
Submission Fee: A $25 fee is required with submission.