Singing from the Heart - Juried Art Competition by The Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott, AZ

Description

Singing from the Heart
Members Only Juried Exhibition for The Mountain Artists Guild, in Prescott, AZ
Arizona Philharmonic and The Mountain Artists Guild Collaboration
NOTE: Large paintings and photographs preferredMinimum of 16 by 20 inches, Vertical Only!

Deadline for entry is FEBRUARY 4, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: INTAKE DATES ARE WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2026. Please have your artwork ready to hang by February 11. 2026
Award-winning art on display at Singing from the Heart ConcertFebruary 15th at Ruth Street Theater at Prescott High School

Juror for this show is the TBD

Open to members of Mountain Artists Guild only; painters of original art and photographers are encouraged to apply;  an online and in-gallery show. Please Note: All artwork must be delivered in person. If you have questions please contact Stefanie Culver at guild@mountainartistsguild.org

Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards 

Singing from the Heart

DESCRIPTION OF Singing from the Heart CONCERT
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend and the power of music through visual art inspired by a romantic concert program featuring mezzo-soprano Ariana Iñiguez and the Arizona Philharmonic String Quartet, with guest artist Steven Moeckel on first violin.
Musical highlights include Puccini’s O mio babbino caro, Bizet’s sultry Habanera from Carmen, and Bernstein’s poignant Somewhere from West Side Story, alongside expressive string quartet works by Mendelssohn, Dvořák, and former Prescottonian Mathew Lanning. Artists are invited to interpret music that moves the heart—across eras, styles, and cultures.
Art Theme: "Where Music Becomes Emotion: Art From The Heart"This exhibition invites artists to translate music into visual form—capturing the emotion, movement, and intimacy of sound. Inspired by romantic arias, chamber music, and songs of longing, artists are encouraged to paint what music feels like, rather than what it looks like.Through diverse mediums, we invite artists to interpret the rhythmic energy of music, the fluidity of sound waves, and the timeless beauty of classical forms reimagined in contemporary expression. Expect works that echo the tranquility of a minimalist prelude, the grandeur of Baroque structure, and the exhilarating spontaneity of jazz improvisation.Join us in this multi-sensory celebration, where brushstrokes, textures, and colors visually orchestrate the Rhythms of the Heart, an unforgettable musical experience.

Ideas to Inspire Your Creativity:
Artists are invited to create work inspired by the emotional power of music—love, longing, passion, and hope. Translate sound into visual form by exploring rhythm, movement, harmony, and the human voice. Works may be figurative, abstract, or symbolic, capturing how music feels rather than how it looks. Interpret romantic arias, expressive chamber music, or personal musical memories through color, texture, and composition.
Paint the emotional essence of love—tender, passionate, yearning, joyful, or bittersweet.
Ideas:

Abstract color fields inspired by vocal tones

Lovers separated by light, shadow, or distance

Musical notes dissolving into landscapes or figures

Inspired by Somewhere from West Side Story.
Ideas:

Dreamlike spaces filled with longing or anticipation

Urban vs. emotional landscapes

Figures gazing toward light, distance, or possibility
Paint sound as color, texture, and energy.
Ideas:

Synesthetic interpretations (how music looks)

Bold palettes responding to specific musical moods

Abstract compositions driven by tempo and intensity
Eligibility:
This exhibition is open to Mountain Artist Guild Members only. 2D-only art show of paintings and photography. All submissions must align with the theme Echos & Riffs and be original works of art.
Only 18 pieces will be selected no guarantee of entry

Online Application Deadline: Start anytime and up until 5pm on February 4, 2026

Show Dates: February 11 to April 18, 2026Gallery In-take: February 11, 2026Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment time. Artwork must be delivered in person - no shipping permitted. For Members only, if you cannot deliver in person at intake, please make arrangements with our Gallery Manager.

Entry Fees - up to 5 submissions per artist  - Pay by credit card only

Members: $30.00 for the first 3 submissions; $10.00 for all other submissions Members agree to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours during the exhibition period or pay a "buyout" fee of $40, payable at The Guild.Categories 
1. Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc.)2. Photography (all types of photography mediums)
All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging.
Prints of original paintings, giclees, and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should NOT be entered.

Participation Rules - Artists Agree to Abide by our Gallery Standards

1. Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website.

2. Artwork accepted into previous 2024 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.

3. Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.

4. Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.

5. Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted. 

6. Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission: Members- 25%; Non-members - 40% - All Artwork must be for sale.

7. The minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is Large paintings and photographs preferred size is 320 square inches (16 by 20 inches); the maximum canvas or paper size is 1728 square inches (36 by 48 inches, 48" on the longest side) No 3D work or Jewelry for this show.

8. Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed, provided unframed images are on gallery-wrapped canvas a minimum of 1" thick or on metal. Canvas 1" or less must be framed. Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards

9. Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell their work so that the Web Gallery is kept up-to-date.

Submission Instructions 
1. Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible; artwork under glass should show no reflections, and be in the appropriate orientation.
2. Images must represent the work accurately.   
3. You may submit more than one image of paintings, or photographs. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork in individual entries only photos for one piece.                                                                          4. Images should be in JPG, PNG, or PDF file format.5. The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading.6. Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.
 Register Online at ArtCall.org - Need Help - see our Art Call Step-by-Step instructions
1. If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register and apply online:  Ignore the request to create a portfolio website should that message appear. Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.
2. If you already have an account, sign on with your username and password. If you forgot your password, request a new one.
3. Provide the details requested to set up an account. 
4. Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card. Decide on how many submissions you will enter before you pay. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.
5. NOTE: If you want to add additional submissions after you paid for a specific number:

Enter your account again and click on ‘Add new submission’. 
Make sure you select how many new submissions you want to pay for in the ‘Pay for how many’ box. 
Click on Member or Non-member. You will not be charged the original entry fee again even though it looks like you will be. The system automatically calculates what you owe for the additional submissions. 
Select the credit/debit card you wish to use and click on ‘Submit payment charge’. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.

‘Singing from the Heart’ Art Exhibition at Mountain Artists GuildFebruary 11 to April 18, 2026, at 228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Award-winning art on display at Echoes and Riffs ConcertApril 27 at Ruth Street Theater on Prescott High School Grounds 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ 86303Web Gallery - online for 3 months after judging

Terms and ConditionsI have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition. See link at bottom of this page.

Questions?
If you have questions about this competition, contact: guild@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.

If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: guild@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.