Yavapai College operates two art galleries, the Prescott Art Gallery and the Verde Art Gallery. Both maintain a diverse range of visual art exhibitions featuring nationally recognized artists and emerging artists alike, providing opportunities for the presentation of art in all media.
The Prescott Art Gallery is located within the Performing Arts Center on the Yavapai Campus in Prescott, Arizona. This is an attractive space with high ceilings and 1792 sq/ft of exhibition space with a moveable wall system and LED track lighting.
The Verde Art Gallery is located on the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, Arizona. This gallery has a variable height ceiling with track lighting and is 900 sq/ft.
Both galleries are easily accessible and visited by many students, community members and out of town visitors.
The Yavapai College Art Gallery in Prescott, Arizona
Presents
Transforming Traditions: Art and Folklore in 2025
October 3 – November 7, 2025
This group exhibition in the YC Prescott Art Gallery seeks to honor the power of folk traditions, inviting artists from all backgrounds to celebrate and reimagine them. We welcome artists who interpret or reinterpret the traditional forms, techniques, motifs, and stories of their own heritage through a contemporary lens, whether in subtle homage or radical reinvention. Artists working in any medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, ceramics, digital art, and beyond are encouraged to showcase their work in a vibrant and inclusive gallery setting.
The exhibition will be juried by Dr. Suzanne Waldenberger, Folklore and Humanities Professor at Yavapai College Prescott.
Submissions Open: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Submissions Close: Monday, September 1, 2025, 11:59pm
Artist Notification: Friday, September 5, 2025
Art Delivery Date: Saturday, September 25, 2025
Submission Cost: $10 for 1 submission; $5 for each additional submission; limit of 6 submissions.
The Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery cannot pay to ship or return artwork. All accepted artists must deliver their work to the gallery in person or pay to ship and return their work.
Limitations: Weight of hanging art cannot exceed 40 pounds. All 2D works on paper must be framed with glass and wired for hanging. All works on canvas must be gallery-wrapped and wired for hanging.
Questions? Contact YC Galleries Manager Tim Hull @ timothy.hull@yc.edu
Call to Artists | Public Art
Yavapai College is excited to announce the opportunity for an installation of public art on the Verde Valley Campus. We invite artists, designers, and creative teams to submit proposals that will beautify and transform public space on campus.
Project Goals:
- To enhance public spaces with original, high-quality art that fosters community engagement and dialogue.
- To create an accessible and visually striking art installation that attracts and inspires both students and visitors.
Location:
Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ
Requirements:
All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Submission fee is $10.
This call is open to all professional artists, including individual artists, collaborative teams, and designers with experience in public art projects. It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installation. The budget covers the artists costs, fabrication, materials, travel and accommodation for installation. Budget up to $1,000 available.
Requirements for Submission:
- Artist Statement & Concept Proposal: Provide a brief overview of your vision for the project, including conceptual themes, materials, and intended impact on the community.
- Portfolio: Include up to 10 examples of previous public art projects or relevant work.
- Design Renderings or Sketches: Provide detailed visual representations of your proposed artwork. This can include digital images, drawings, or mock-ups.
- Project Budget & Timeline: Submit a detailed budget outlining the estimated costs for materials, fabrication, installation, and any other expenses. Include a projected timeline for completion.
- References: List at least two professional references who can speak to your experience with public art or similar projects.
Selection Criteria:
- Artistic Merit: Innovation, creativity, and quality of design.
- Community Impact: Ability to engage and resonate with the diverse audience of the community.
- Feasibility: Suitability of the project for the selected site and its technical and logistical feasibility.
- Sustainability: Consideration of long-term durability and maintenance.
Submissions will be evaluated by Visual Arts Department Art Acquisition Committee on an ongoing basis.
Terms and Conditions
It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of YC staff if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Other arrangements can be made with the approval of gallery manager if the artist is unable to be available for installation. Artwork will be photographed by the college. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for installation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable.
Questions? Contact Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu
ACHROMATIC | an exhibition in black, white, & grey
Thursday October 2nd – October 30th, 2025
Yavapai College is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines to participate in our upcoming exhibition, Achromatic. Achromatic will feature artwork in black, white and grey. Open to all mediums. Join us as we explore a world without color.
Location: Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive, Bldg F, Clarkdale, AZ
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am – 3pm
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: September 1st, 2025
Artist Notification: September 15th, 2025
Gallery Drop off Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Artwork Pickup: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm
Artists are encouraged to submit artwork in any medium. Graphite, Pencil, Acrylics, oils, watercolor, ink, mixed media, and other artistic contributions are welcome. A diversity of mediums and styles will help to make this exhibition an enriching experience for all. Sculptures, metal, wood, and ceramics will also be welcomed.
The call is open to emerging and established artists aged 18 and above, working in all mediums. All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Artists may submit 3 pieces of artwork. Each artwork needs an individual entry. Submit 3 entries to submit 3 pieces of artwork. The submission fee is $10 per entry ($20 for 2 entries, and $30 for 3 entires).
Requirements
o Submitted artwork must be original works of art in concept and design, made solely by the artist.
o All submissions must be made online using Submittable platform.
o Artwork must be submitted as digital images.
o Three-dimensional work is not to exceed 40 lbs.
o Two-dimensional work must not exceed 40-inches in width and height.
Art must be adequately framed, wired, and ready to hang (no saw tooth or loop hangers). Gallery wraps are acceptable provided they are at least 1/2 inch deep and are painted on all four sides.
What to know before you submit online:
- Title
- Media
- Dimensions - 2D: H x W (Height x Width) or 3D: (Height x Width x Depth)
- Price of Artwork
- Bio or Artist Statement (100 words max)
- Photographing your artwork: Each piece of artwork (3 max) can include two photos,
one overall image and one detail image for each artwork. Photos must be JPEG,
RGB Image. Title the files as follows: - Image: LastName _Title or Detail Image: LastName_ Title_Detail.
Juror: TBA
Terms and Conditions
Artists will need to deliver artwork to the gallery on the specified date. If delivery cannot be made on drop off date, prior arrangements must be made with gallery manager. Mailed Art will be accepted with prior arrangement with gallery manager. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs, insurance and providing a return label. All artwork selected for the exhibition will be photographed by the college. The YC Art Gallery retains a 25% commission on all works sold. Sold work remains in gallery during the entire exhibition. Payments are made to artists at the close of the exhibition. Works to be included and their installation will be at the discretion of the Gallery Manager. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for instillation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable. ** All Artwork must be labeled clearly with artist name on the back or bottom. *
Questions? Contact Verde Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu