The Price Center Arts Committee is looking forward to 2026 with new art exhibits and a few new additions to their process that they hope improve the overall experience of the gallery for participating artists and viewers alike.
“Our community art shows are one of our most engaging activities throughout the year,” Executive Director Clay DeStefano said. “More local artists and more people visit us just to see the art, and each year, more of the artwork is being purchased during our exhibits.”
The current Show, What Goes Around Comes Around, is the 45th Gallery Show since the Center began the community gallery 8 years ago. A total of 584 different area artists have participated in one or more of these shows.
The 2026 Main Exhibit Calendar is presented below to give plenty of notice of the themes to inspire creation and submission of original works.
Creative Journeys: Beyond Imagination January 10 — February 21 (Submit Jan 6 & 7) Breaking the Mold (annual all-women’s art show) Feb. 28 — April 25 (Submit Feb 24 & 25) Artful Alchemy: Materials Transformed May 2 — June 20 (Submit Apr 28 & 29) Shades of Green
June 27 — August 22 (Submit June 23 & 24) The BIG SMAL Show San Marcos Art League Members’ Show Aug. 29 — Oct. 24 (Submit Aug. 25 & 26) Patterns, Textures, Forms
Oct. 31 — Jan. 5 (Submit Oct. 27 & 28) In addition, the Committee has made the following three significant new changes to the 2026 Calls.
Intakes times will change for all the 2026 Art Shows will be Tuesdays from noon – 6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Optional - Submitting artists may bring a 1-page artist statement/bio that will be featured in a ‘Meet the Artists’ book available at the Price Center Gallery.
The ‘People’s Choice’ will be a chance for visitors to our gallery to select their 3 favorite pieces in each show. We hope to encourage viewer interaction, and we will let all artists know the top three selections for bragging rights.
Visit price-center.org and click on the ‘Artists’ tab for more info.
