2026 Ontario Art Expo:  Celebrating Community Artists

The 2026 Ontario Art Expo: Celebrating Community Artists is a juried exhibition open to all active members of the Pomona Valley Art Association (PVAA), Associated Artists of the Inland empire (AAIE) and members of the Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA). The exhibition runs from August 7 to October 18, 2026 and will present a diverse high-quality selection of artwork to showcase our region’s visual artists.

This is the second time that all three regional artists’ organizations will be united in a single exhibition, which will be hosted in CCMA’s Main Gallery. Entries must be submitted online through a portal in CCMA’s website between June 1 and July 1; more information will be available as the application period nears.

Call For Entries

The Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is seeking artists active in all media to participate in the 2026 Ontario Art Expo: Celebrating Community Artists to be held August 7 to October 18, 2026, in the Main Gallery at CCMA. This juried exhibition is open to all active members of the Pomona Valley Art Association (PVAA), Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (AAIE), and members of CCMA. The exhibition will present a diverse, high-quality selection of artwork to showcase our region’s visual artists. 

Work in all media, including 3D art, will be accepted for consideration. Artists may enter one work of art. 2D art must not exceed 36 inches wide.  

Eligibility:

  1. Artists 18 years of age and older are eligible and must be a member of at least one of the three participating organizations. 

  2. Work in all media, including 3D art will be accepted for consideration.

  3. 2D art must not exceed 36 inches wide including frame and must be framed using CCMA museum standards when presented for take-in. Framing standards are described in the application instructions. 

  4. Artists may submit only one work of art for consideration. 3D works of art are encouraged.

  5.  3D size: nothing which has a 20" x 20" or larger base will be accepted. All 3D artwork must fit on a pedestal.

  6. Artwork previously shown at CCMA is not eligible. 

How to Apply:

  1. Entries will only be accepted via online application (www.chaffeymuseum.org) beginning June 1 and closing July 1 at 5 PM. Winners will be notified between July 18 and July 20. 

  2. The application consists of an entry form, and a digital image (.jpg) of the submission. 

  3. There is a fee of $25 to enter. 

  4. Artists who are accepted for the exhibition will be notified between July 18 and July 20. 

Accepted Media 

All media, including 2D and 3D artwork, will be considered. 

2D Artwork Requirements 

• Maximum width including frame: 36 inches 

• Work must be professionally presented, framed (if applicable), and ready to hang. • Accepted hanging hardware: 

◦ D-rings and wire only 

• Not accepted: 

◦ Sawtooth hangers 

◦ Eye screws 

• Frames must be in good condition and meet CCMA museum presentation standards.

• Gallery-wrapped canvas may be displayed without a frame if professionally finished. 3D Artwork Requirements 

• Artwork must fit securely on a pedestal. 

• Bases larger than 20 x 20 inches will not be accepted.

Artwork Photography Assistance 

A helpful video on photographing artwork with a cell phone can be viewed here.

Label Information 

Please attach a label securely to the back or underside of the artwork including: 

• Artist name 

• Artwork title 

• Year completed 

• Medium 

• Dimensions 

• Association membership (PVAA, AAIE, or CCMA) 

Delivery and Pick-Up 

Accepted artwork must be delivered to: 

Chaffey Community Museum of Art 

Artists are responsible for picking up artwork following the exhibition. Artwork not collected  within two weeks after the final pick-up date may be considered abandoned.

All accepted artists will be required to sign a CCMA loan agreement.

Sales and Insurance 

• CCMA provides insurance coverage for artwork while on exhibition. • Sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer. 

• CCMA will facilitate contact information when permission is granted by the artist. • CCMA does not collect commission or sales fees. 

Important Dates:

  • Exhibition Dates: August 7 – October 18, 2026 

  • Submission Period: June 1 – July 12, 2026 

  • Artist Notifications: July 18 – 20, 2026 

  • Artwork Drop-Off: July 24, 25, and 26 | 1:00–3:00 PM 

  • Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9 | 2:00–4:00 PM 

  • Closing Reception: October 18 | 12:00–1:00 PM 

  • Artwork Pick-Up: 

    • October 18 | 1:00–4:00 PM 

    • October 23–25 | 12:00–4:00 PM

    Questions

    For additional information, please contact: 

  • Linda Garcia-Dahle — lincgd@gmail.com

  • Nancy Speaker — nspeaker1@gmail.com