Annual Art Contest - Vote!
The California Welcome Center ~ Yucca Valley’s Annual Art Contest is now open for voting! Explore this year’s entries and cast your vote for your favorites as we celebrate the creativity of California artists and our unique desert community.
Judged Categories
Painting
Photography
Mixed Media
People's Choice
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GET YOUR VOTE IN! August 21, 2026 - September 1, 2026
Prizes & Recognition
Winning artists will receive prizes, recognition, and featured placement at the California Welcome Center ~ Yucca Valley.
Best in Category
Awarded in Painting, Photography, and
Mixed Media
People's Choice
Selected by visitors to the Welcome
Center
Artist Exposure
Displayed to over 30,000 annual visitors
Past Winners
A glimpse of award-winning talent from previous years. View past winners.
Jed Baguio
Painting
Edward Rubin
Photography
Laurie Schafer
Mixed Media
Tami Roleff
People's Choice
