Winter Public Art Exhibition
This winter, YVAA is pleased to announce that we have a second art exhibition opportunity for members at Village Bread, Calimesa. Enrique Lima, Art Exhibitions Manager, recently installed an adjustable and secure art display system that was paid by the business owner. We would like to thank Village Bread for supporting the arts and providing a space to display art. Thanks to the organizing efforts of Enrique Lima, we now have a new venue to display YVAA member art in Calimesa.
• This is a three-month public exhibition that will run from Dec. 1st, 2025 to February 27, 2026.
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• The deadline for members to submit their applications is November 21st, 2025. There is no entry fee for members.
• Members can submit a maximum of 2 art or photography wired pieces for display that do not exceed 36”H x36”W.
For complete instructions and guidelines, download the application by clicking below:
YVAA 2025 Winterfest Art Exhibition
This year, the Yucaipa Valley Art Association (YVAA) is part of the City of Yucaipa’s Winterfest in the historic part of the town. Come checkout the Winterfest Art Exhibition featuring artwork from eight (8) YVAA members. Artists that will have artwork on display are Aubrey Sanchez, Bethanne Keirnan, Debra Wick, Holli Z. Austin, Karen Hoak, Mario Martinez, Tom Fontanes and Zully Martinez. YVAA will hold an artists' reception at the YPAC on Thursday, Nov. 13th, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Members, family, and friends are welcome to attend this reception and to see the Winter Art Exhibition at this special event. Light refreshments will be served that evening.
A second viewing will be available for the Winterfest Art Exhibition at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC) gallery, which will be open to the public on November 29th from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm. YVAA volunteers will be present to meet and greet visitors to the exhibition.
Winterfest is a large community event that includes YVAA’s winter art exhibition, a tree lighting ceremony, Santa’s workshop, igloos, food, vendors, music, and lots more that members and their families were able to enjoy together. The Winterfest Art Exhibition will run from November 12, 2025, to February 25, 2026. Gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 7:45 pm. Admission to the Winter Art Exhibition is free.
October 2025 Monthly Art Show
YVAA held its October monthly art show that featured both art and photography entries on display that were submitted by members. Entries were in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography, Enhanced Photography and Digital Art categories. Ribbons were awarded to members who entered the monthly show in the various categories. Congratulations to the many talented members won ribbons for their art at the October 2025 monthly show.
Best of Show
Aubrey Sanchez won the best of show ribbon for her artwork titled "Home is where the heart is". The best of show winner was selected by featured artist Christine White.
Oils
Peggy Toney won 1st and 2nd place ribbons.
Acrylics
Karen Hoak 1st place and Lindy Ballard 2nd place.
Watercolors
Dave Patrick 1st, Debra Wick 2nd. Tied in 3rd place, Mona Kadah, Carol Maidlow and Esther Li.
Mixed Media
Karen Hoak 1st and Aubrey Sanchez 2nd
Photography
Mario Martinez 1st, Enrique Lima 2nd and Carol Ann Larsen 3rd.
Enhanced Photography
Zully Martinez and Carol Larsen 1st tied, Steve Chase 2nd.
September 2025 Monthly Art Show
The September monthly art show also had art and photography entries on display that were submitted by members. Entries were in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography, Enhanced Photography and Digital Art categories. Ribbons were awarded to members who entered the monthly show in the various categories. Congratulations to the many talented members won ribbons for their art at the September 2025 monthly show.
Oils
Julie Evans 1st place.
Acrylics
Karen Hoak 1st, Tom Fontanes 2nd.
Watercolors
Debra Wick 1st, Robin Staton 2nd and Mona Kadah 2nd, tied.
Mixed Media
Aubrey Sanchez 1st & HM, Tom Fontanes 2nd, Robin Staton 3rd.
Photography
Mario Martinez 1st and Steve Chase 1st, tied. Carol Larsen 2nd.
Enhanced Photography
Zully Martinez 1st place.
2025 Annual Spring Art Show
YVAA had a successful 2025 Spring Art Show in May at the YPAC that was part of the Music and Arts Festival. The art exhibition had eleven art categories that featured some of the most fantastic and creative art that showcased the talent of all artists. Categories included oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, digital art, art teacher/professional, photography, enhanced photography, photography teacher/professional and high school student art media. YVAA wants to thank the many artists and photographers who entered this year’s art show. Below are some of the show highlights. To view the 2025 Spring Art Show Program which includes the Winner's List, click below.
Best of Show and first place to Alan Remele for "White Pelicans."
Popular Vote & HM to Peter Marcus Watts for "Desert Chevy."
Best use of color and 1st place to Dave Saline for "Evening on the Inlet."
Show visitors viewing the artwork on display. Photos courtesy and copyrights by Hilary Peters Photography.