Spring Art Exhibition
YVAA is pleased to announce that we have a spring art exhibition opportunity for YVAA members! Thanks to the organizing efforts of Enrique Lima and the cooperation of Village Bread, we can continue to display YVAA member art this spring at Village Bread Calimesa. YVAA members can submit up to two (2) entry submissions for the Village Bread exhibit. Enter and share your art in public this spring!
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This is a three-month public exhibition that will run from March 2, 2026 to June 1, 2026.
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The deadline for members to submit their applications is February 16, 2026. There is no entry fee for members.
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Members can submit a maximum of 2 art or photography wired pieces for display that do not exceed 36”H x 36”W.
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Must be a current member with an active membership for 2026.
A quick way to enter is to print the form from the link below, fill it out and take a snapshot with your phone. Then send in your photo application and image photos as attachments to email: yvaacontact2@gmail.com
For complete instructions and guidelines, download the application by clicking here:
2026 YVAA Spring Art Show
The 2026 YVAA Spring Art Show is coming up soon! Once again, YVAA will be part of the City of Yucaipa’s 2026 Music and Arts Festival. The YVAA Art Show will showcase the creativity and talent of our community in many art mediums and photography categories. Participants can win ribbons, cash prizes, and may even be featured in the local newspaper or our social media pages. The entry form, rules and regulations will be posted on our Facebook page in a few weeks or will be available on our website for download soon. Check back on this page.
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Download Entry Form Coming Soon.
The Music and Arts festival is a large two-day event with more than 10,000 visitors expected to attend. This year the Music and Arts Festival will include YVAA’s art and photography show, a gem and mineral show, food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, kid’s zone, outdoor stage and live music performances. There is sure to be something for everyone. So get inspired to create art and take amazing photography to enter in this year’s show!
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For complete information on the Music and Arts Festival attractions, visit the City of Yucaipa's website at: https://yucaipa.gov/ymaf/
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YVAA Art Exhibition
To view the listing of artist, artwork details on display, and for sale click the button below.
This year, the Yucaipa Valley Art Association (YVAA) is exhibiting at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC) gallery in the historic part of the town. The YPAC Art Gallery exhibition will be open for viewing from Nov. 12, 2025 through April 22nd, 2026. The exhibition features 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.
The YPAC and YVAA held an artists' reception at the gallery on Thursday, Nov. 13th, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. YPAC art teacher, Daryl Bryan welcomed the artists and hosted the event that evening. The gallery opening provided an opportunity to talk directly with the artists and get some insight into their art and photography inspiration. It was a fun and engaging art event!
Members, family, and friends were able to attend this reception and to see the Art Exhibition at this special event.
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A second viewing was open on Saturday, Nov. 29th from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the YPAC gallery during the City of Yucaipa's Winter Festival. 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 YVAA Art Exhibition will run from November 12, 2025, to April 22nd, 2026. Gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 7:00 pm. Admission to the Art Exhibition is free.
Artist Karen Hoak next to her
acrylic painting titled "Canyon View."
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Artist Aubrey Sanchez next to her mixed media on acrylic panel titled "Time to Breathe."
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Artist Debra Wick next to her
watercolor painting titled
"Sunset Sailboat."
Artist Holli Z. Austin next to her
photo titled "Spin."
Artist Mario Martinez next to his photo titled "White Crowned Sparrow."
Artist Bethanne Keirnan next to her mixed media and paint chips titled "St. Stevens Cathedral Symphony - Sarah Brightman."
Artist Tom Fontanes next to his
pyrograph on wood titled
"Famous Monsters."
Artist Zully Martinez next to her
photo titled "Grand Canyon Sunset."
Left to right: Enrique Lima, YVAA Art Exhibitions, Daryl Bryan, YPAC Art Instructor and Gallery Exhibitions, Zully Martinez, YVAA President.
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Winter Public Art Exhibition
To view the listing of artist, artwork details on display, and for sale click the button below.
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 sponsored 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, and the support of the owner we now have a new venue to display YVAA member art in Calimesa.
We had a fantastic response to this new art exhibition this winter. Many YVAA artists submitted applications to be a part of this public art exhibition.
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Artists that are featured in this exhibition include Holli Z. Austin, Julie R. Evans, Tom Fontanes, Karen Hoak, Mario Martinez, Aubrey Sanchez and Debra Wick.
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This winter art exhibition includes creative and colorful artwork from several talented artists in various mediums including acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and photography.
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This is a three-month public exhibition that will run from Dec. 1st, 2025 to March 2, 2026 at Village Bread Calimesa.
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Members and the public can come and checkout this public art display at Village Bread Calimesa located at 1007 Calimesa Blvd, Suite R, Calimesa. They are open daily from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
January 2026 Monthly Art Show
YVAA held its January 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 January 2026 monthly show.
Best of Show
Watercolors
Bob Norris won the best of show ribbon for his Acrylic painting of a wildlife scene. The best of show winner was selected by featured artist Debbie Strong for its subject, view and colors.
Mixed Media
Debra Wick received 1st place in watercolors and also received the Artist of the Year award the same evening. Read more about this artist the News section.
Enhanced Photography
Aubrey Sanchez 1st and 3rd and Tom Fontanes 2nd.
Enrique Lima, 1st place.
Photography
Kathryn Ravenwood 1st, Holli Z. Austin 2nd, and Steve Chase 3rd place
November 2025 Monthly Art Show
YVAA held its November 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 November 2025 monthly show.
Best of Show
Julie Evans won the best of show ribbon for her oil painting of a cute dog. The best of show winner was selected by featured artist Joe Oakes for its detail and color.
Acrylics
Bob Norris 1st place and Karen Hoak 2nd place.
Oils
Watercolors
Mixed Media
Julie Evans won 1st.
Debra Wick 1st and Carol Maidlow 2nd.
Tom Fontanes 1st, Aubrey Sanchez 2nd and Karen Hoak 3rd.
Photography
Carol Ann Larsen 1st, Tom Fontanes, Mario Martinez and Bob Norris 2nd tied. Aubrey Sanchez and Enrique Lima 3rd, tied.
Enhanced
Photography
Steve Chase 1st place.
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.
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.