CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER 8th ART EXHIBIT:
The California Welcome Center of Yucca Valley is excited to announce its 8th statewide California Call for Art, open to eligible artists across the state. All qualifying submissions will be reviewed by our panel of California judges. Selected works will be exhibited at the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley for a full 12 months, offering exceptional visibility. Each year, the Center welcomes more than 30,000 visitors, including travelers heading to Joshua Tree National Park and a vibrant local community deeply engaged with the arts and creative businesses.
Winning artists will have their work seen by tens of thousands of visitors, and our on-site gift shop will manage all artwork sales on your behalf. A 10% commission applies only to winning pieces, with 25% on other submitted works, making this a meaningful opportunity for both exposure and sales.
THEME: “California”
IMPORTANT DATES
2026 PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING (online only): Aug 21-Sep 1
2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Sep 15
Please read carefully to ensure your submission is complete and valid. Use the online entry form on this page to submit your art and your information. If you prefer to submit in person at the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, CA, or if you need special accommodations, please contact us using the form below.
Ready to submit your art? Ready? Set? Enter!
4 Categories = 4 Awards
Categories in competition are:
Painting
Photography
Mixed Media
People's Choice
All submissions will be reviewed by independent judges.
ELIGIBILITY
California residents only. Must be at least 18 years or older to enter. Artist cannot be affiliated with any California Welcome Center Yucca Valley employee, staff, judge, DRTA board member, and/or their family members. *Cannot be a current artist on display at the center with wall space.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
Entry Fee: $30.00 per piece and is non-refundable.
Entry Limit: 5 total pieces per artist.
Entry Form: Please fill out the form completely with photographed art by mail or email. Download the form.
Online Entry & Payment: www.californiawelcomecenter.com
Mailed Entry & Payment – Make check payable to:
Desert Regional Tourism Agency
56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Current artist in center may enter contest, provided current work is not wall art.
Ready? Set? Enter!
Enter Online
Ready to share your work? Submit your artwork to this year’s Art Contest using the online entry form below. Upload your piece, complete the details, and join a community of artists celebrating creativity.
Enter by Mail
Download the form, complete and mail with payment to:
Desert Regional Tourism Agency
56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
