YVAA 2025 Winterfest Art Exhibition
Once again, YVAA is holding a special winter art exhibition in partnership with the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC). This YPAC winter gallery show has been exclusively organized for YVAA members that are interested in exhibiting their artwork or photography in a public space. Up to three art pieces can be submitted for the exhibition. There are no fees to enter to participate.
• Must be a current YVAA member to be eligible to participate.
• Application deadline is Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
• Exhibition dates from Nov., 12, 2025 to Feb., 25, 2026.
• Complete the application for each artwork submitted.
• Submit application(s) with digital photos or print photos of artwork to both YVAA and the YPAC.
• For the YPAC application click here to download.
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May 2025 Monthly Art Show
The featured artist for the month of May 2025 was artist and teacher Cindy Sullivan, who gave a great presentation on watercolor art techniques to create eye catching and colorful art. The May 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 May 2025 monthly show.
Best of Show
May Artist
Cindy, is a native Californian known for her photo-realistic watercolor paintings.
Julie Evans' moonlit painting won the best of show ribbon and first place in oils. The best of show was selected by the featured artist Cindy Sullivan.
Acrylics
Bob Norris 1st place and Karen Hoak, 2nd.
Watercolors
Debra Wick 1st and Mona Kadah 2nd & 3rd.
Mixed Media
Debra Wick 1st, Karen Hoak 2nd and Tom Fontanes 3rd.
Photography
Carol Larsen 1st, Holli Austin 2nd, Zully Martinez 3rd and Enrique Lima HM.
Enhanced Photography
Tom Fontanes 1st, Mario Martinez 2nd, Steve Chase 3rd.
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.