Yavapai College operates two art galleries, the Prescott Art Gallery and the Verde Art Gallery. Both maintain a diverse range of visual art exhibitions featuring nationally recognized artists and emerging artists alike, providing opportunities for the presentation of art in all media. 

 

The Prescott Art Gallery is located within the Performing Arts Center on the Yavapai Campus in Prescott, Arizona. This is an attractive space with high ceilings and 1792 sq/ft of exhibition space with a moveable wall system and LED track lighting. 

 

The Verde Art Gallery is located on the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, Arizona. This gallery has a variable height ceiling with track lighting and is 900 sq/ft. 

 

Both galleries are easily accessible and visited by many students, community members and out of ­town visitors. 

  


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Admin LVL 1 Artspace Presents

 4 Seasons: Spring 

Springtime is here. 

We are seeking 2D artworks, such as photography, painting, watercolor, graphite drawing, and printmaking. Submit your finest pieces. The exhibit will be ready by March 1, the first day of spring, and will last for two months. 

Juror:

Art Gallery Staff
 

Contact Info:

Phone: 928.776.2031

Email: edward.mastio@yc.edu

 

Requirements:

All Art Must Be Wired

Two to Three works in total

 

4 Season Exhibition Dates

Thursday, March 1 – May 5, 2025

Submissions Open: Thursday, January 23

Submissions Close: Monday, February 19

Acceptance Notification: Monday, Feb. 21

Drop off Artwork @ YC Art Gallery, Prescott: Thursday, Feb. 20 & Thursday, Feb. 27, 10 am to 2 pm

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Call to Artists | Installation Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: October 2nd - October 30th, 2025

Yavapai College is excited to announce the opportunity for an independent installation exhibition in the Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery. This juried opportunity will invite one or two artists to take over the gallery with installations. The gallery is 950 square feet with both natural and track lighting. Open to artists working in all mediums. 

Location: Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
        Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
        601 Black Hills Drive, Bldg F, Clarkdale, AZ
        Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am – 3pm

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: August 1st, 2025 

Artist Notification: September 1st, 2025

Installation Dates: September 23rd - September 30th, 2025

Artists Reception: October 2nd, 2025 |  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Requirements:

All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Artists may submit 3 different concepts for installations. Submission fee is $25.  

The call is open to both emerging and established artists aged 18 and above, working in all mediums. It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of gallery staff, if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Stipend will be awarded based on submissions. 

All proposals will be reviewed by the Visual Arts Department. Submissions will be graded on scope of proposal, artistic merit, and alignment with program outcomes. 

What you need to Submit:

Proposal/Statement: Artists should submit a brief written proposal that outlines their vision for the installation (maximum word count 500).

Portfolio/Work Samples: A selection of relevant work (20 images max) that demonstrates previous installations or related projects.

Artist Statement or Bio: A short statement about the artist’s practice and background.

CV/Resume: Provide a current CV to highlight professional experience.

Timeline: A general idea of how long the artist expects to take for installation, de-installation, and any special requirements.

Terms and Conditions

It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of gallery staff if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Other arrangements can be made with approval of gallery manager if artist is unable to be available for instllation. Artwork selected for the exhibition will be photographed by the college. YC is responsible for marketing materials and anything additional must be approved by YC. The YC Art Gallery retains a 25% commission on all works sold. Sold work remains in gallery during the entire exhibition. Payments are made to artists at the close of the exhibition. Works to be included and their installation will be at the discretion of the Gallery Manager. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for installation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable. 

Questions? Contact Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu

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Call to Artists  |  Public Art

Yavapai College is excited to announce the opportunity for an installation of public art on the Verde Valley Campus. We invite artists, designers, and creative teams to submit proposals that will beautify and transform public space on campus. 

Project Goals:

  • To enhance public spaces with original, high-quality art that fosters community engagement and dialogue.
  • To create an accessible and visually striking art installation that attracts and inspires both students and visitors.

Location:
  Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
  601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ

Requirements:

All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Submission fee is $15. 

This call is open to all professional artists, including individual artists, collaborative teams, and designers with experience in public art projects. Proposals from underrepresented groups and diverse cultural perspectives are especially encouraged. It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installation. The artist is responsible for all costs related to travel and accommodation. Stipend up to $1,000 available. 

Requirements for Submission:

  1. Artist Statement & Concept Proposal: Provide a brief overview of your vision for the project, including conceptual themes, materials, and intended impact on the community.
  2. Portfolio: Include up to 10 examples of previous public art projects or relevant work.
  3. Design Renderings or Sketches: Provide detailed visual representations of your proposed artwork. This can include digital images, drawings, or mock-ups.
  4. Project Budget & Timeline: Submit a detailed budget outlining the estimated costs for materials, fabrication, installation, and any other expenses. Include a projected timeline for completion.
  5. References: List at least two professional references who can speak to your experience with public art or similar projects.

Selection Criteria:

  • Artistic Merit: Innovation, creativity, and quality of design.
  • Community Impact: Ability to engage and resonate with the diverse audience of the community.
  • Feasibility: Suitability of the project for the selected site and its technical and logistical feasibility.
  • Sustainability: Consideration of long-term durability and maintenance.

Submissions will be evaluated by Visual Arts Department Art Acquisition Committee on an ongoing basis. 

Terms and Conditions

It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of YC staff if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Other arrangements can be made with the approval of gallery manager if the artist is unable to be available for installation. Artwork will be photographed by the college. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for installation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable. 

Questions? Contact Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu

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 One Gallery/Two Exhibitions 

   June 11-August 25, 2025 

   Call for Artists 

The Yavapai College Art Gallery in Prescott, Arizona seeks solo-exhibition proposals for its occasional series One Gallery/Two Exhibitions. 

All mediums will be considered.

Two exhibition proposals will be chosen by the YC Visual Arts Department Gallery Committee.

The YC Art Gallery will present both solo exhibitions from June 11 to August 25, 2025.  

Each artist will fill about half of our 2,332 square feet of exhibition space (1792 sq/ft of gallery space with a 540 sq/ft moveable wall system). The exhibitions will be separated with distinctive titles, labels, lettering and signage, and will include a joint opening reception, artist talks, and online and print-media promotion. 

Submit a proposal letter and up to 20 high-quality JPGs @ 

$10 submission fees will go toward designing and printing catalog booklets for each exhibition. 

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025 

Notification: April 8. 2025 

Delivery of artwork: May 30, 2025 by 5pm 

The YC Prescott Art Gallery cannot pay to ship artwork. The artist is responsible for all shipping and return-shipping costs.  

Questions? Contact Galleries Manager Tim Hull @ Timothy.Hull@yc.edu

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