Journeys: Color & Light

The Desert Artists Gallery (DAG) invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for exhibition at JOURNEYS: COLOR & LIGHT. This call for art is open to interpretation based on recent or past journeys, with various styles and mediums accepted (see details). 

In Gallery Virtual, Online Exhibition, 3D Gallery: Sept. 1 – Nov. 1, 2026

Annual Winners In-Gallery Exhibition: Nov. 15 – Dec. 20, 2026

ENTRY DEADLINES: CALL OPENS: JUNE 15, 2026.  CALL CLOSES: AUG. 01, 2026. Entries must be submitted online by 10:59 pm, AUG. 01, 2026. Pacific Daylight Time.

OVERVIEW

The latest Desert Artists Gallery (DAG) juried call, “Journeys: Color & Light,” is about celebrating personal journeys and the magic of color, light, and atmosphere during those journeys. Open to visual artists working in oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage, ink, and watercolor. This hybrid virtual and in-gallery competition offers monetary awards, in-gallery show to winner, marketing and sales shop/support, optional representation, and winners becoming Signature DAG artists.

The Desert Artists Gallery (DAG) is the newest gallery on El Paseo’s “Gallery Row” in Palm Desert, California. Open since April 2025, DAG is an independent artist-centric gallery focused on the art celebrating the western United States, global desert life, and culture, both in traditional and contemporary styles. DAG is also in search of great art from around the world that is relatable to contemporary or traditional art inspired by desert or arid climates and its many lifestyles. Our low 35% commission rate helps us sell more work, and let artists take home more money.  

All selected finalists (top 25% of entries selected by juror) will received Honorable Mention Certificates, will be featured and promoted in our virtual galleries within the Desert Artists Gallery (large TV monitor), will be viewed on the gallery “Juried Show” Exhibition Gallery, and in the gallery’s 3D-Virtual Exhibition “Walk-Through” area on the DAG website. All selected artists will have the option to be non-exclusively represented by DAG, if both parties agree. Free one year Membership.

 First Place: $300, plus Year-end In-gallery Exhibition, Winner Certificate, Becomes Designated Signature DAG Artist, with shop and profile page. Free marketing and promotion campaign.

 Second Place: $200, plus Second Place Winner Certificate, Free One Year Membership, with shop and profile page. Free marketing and promotion campaign.

Third Place: $100, plus Third Place Winner Certificate, Free One Year Membership. Shop and profile page. Free marketing and promotion campaign.

Emphasis will be paced on work that depicts (or deconstructs) landscapes, figures, still lifes, or any composition the artist feels is appropriate for this exhibition theme: Journeys: Color & Light.

We look forward to seeing your work and working with you!