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Explore Art at the Yuma Art Center

Step into a space where creativity comes to life. The Yuma Art Center showcases rotating exhibitions featuring local, regional, and nationally recognized artists. Each visit is a chance to discover new perspectives, connect with the community, and be inspired by the power of art.

Current Exhibitions: CFA Youth Exhibit
Sponsored by the Yuma Rotary Club and Mt. Shadows Artist Association

Future Exhibits: Coming soon!

CALL TO ARTIST

Call to Artists: Opportunities coming soon!

Artist Opportunities

The Yuma Art Center supports a dynamic and inclusive creative environment through public art opportunities and special projects.

This section connects emerging and established artists with opportunities to engage with the community, submit proposals, and contribute to Yuma’s cultural landscape.

Through this work, we continue to foster artistic expression and enrich the community through the power of the arts.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, February 9, 2026 Spark Logo

NOTIFICATION: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Exhibition Date:
February 20, 2026 - April 4, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6pm-8pm

Description:
The Yuma Art Center invites local artists to take part in a special all-media exhibition presented alongside Spark! Places of Innovation, a Smithsonian Institution exhibition. Artists are encouraged to submit work in any medium that celebrates, questions, or reflects the powerful role agriculture plays in everyday life in Yuma. All visual media are welcome, including (but not limited to) ceramic, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, and wood.

Presented in conjunction with Spark! Places of Innovation from the Smithsonian, this exhibition shines a spotlight on Yuma, Arizona, the Winter Vegetable Capital of the World. From early-morning harvests and farm labor to innovation, sustainability, and cultural traditions, agriculture touches nearly every part of our community. This open call invites artists to share those stories in creative, personal, and unexpected ways. Selected works will be displayed alongside the Spark! exhibit, creating a lively, community-driven look at how agriculture continues to shape Yuma’s past, present, and future.

Fillout Artist Application, here:

PROSPECTIVE GALLERY ARTIST

Prospective Artists

The Yuma Art Center is proud to showcase a diverse range of artwork by artists from our local community and around the world. Exhibitions are thoughtfully selected, curated, and coordinated by the City of Yuma’s Division of Arts and Culture. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, please complete the submission form at the link below for consideration.
Please note: Exhibitions are scheduled up to one year in advance.

Thank you for your interest in the Yuma Art Center. We look forward to learning more about your work!

Interest artists, fill out JotForm here:

PROSPECTIVE GIFT SHOP ARTIST

Prospective Gift Shop Artists

For inquiries about selling artwork in the Gift Shop, please contact the Yuma Art Center at 928-373-5202 or Arts@YumaAz.gov. Artists must first submit an email inquiry with images of their work for review. If selected to move forward, an in-person meeting will be scheduled by appointment only; walk-ins are not accepted. Please note that all artwork must be display-ready (wired, framed, etc.) prior to consideration.

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