The Grand Art Show
A statewide artist showcase at The Monastery AZ.
This fall, The Monastery AZ is proud to bring back The Grand Art Show, our comprehensive art exhibition featuring artists from across the state of Arizona. This curated collection of painting, photography, drawing and sculpture, celebrates and showcases the diversity of talent in our region.
With a wide range of styles, themes, and mediums on display, The Grand Art Show offers art that’s as accessible as it is inspiring. Whether you're looking for that perfect piece to brighten your home, energize your office, or begin (or grow) your collection, you'll find thoughtfully priced works from emerging and established Arizona artists — most under $1000 and sized to suit any space.
Come experience a rotating, ever-fresh collection in a space dedicated to creativity, reflection, and community.
On display November 13th through December 13th
Free and open to the public!
Artist Call: Be Part of the Statewide Showcase
The Monastery AZ invites artists from across Arizona to submit work for our fall exhibition. This is an opportunity to reach new collectors and share your voice in a welcoming, thoughtfully curated setting.
Eligibility & Guidelines
– Open to all Arizona-based artists
– All themes and mediums welcome
– Submit up to 2 pieces for consideration
– No application fee
– Works must be for sale (The Monastery retains a 30% commission on all sales)
Preferred criteria:
– Works under 20”x24” in size
– Priced under $1000
While all submissions will be considered, priority will be given to works meeting the size and price preferences.
Key Dates:
– Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026
– Notification of Acceptance: October 12, 2026
– Delivery of Accepted Work: November 8th - 9th | 12pm - 3pm
Duration of Show: November 13th - December 13th
Apply now and help us showcase the richness of Arizona's creative community.
Call for 10 x 10 Small Works
A Special Feature of The Grand Art Show
The Monastery AZ invites Arizona artists to create an original 10 x 10 inch work for a special Small Works feature within The Grand Art Show.
The Grand Art Show brings together artists from across Arizona in a broad celebration of the creativity and artistic voices found throughout our state. This year, one wall within the exhibition will be dedicated entirely to small original works, each created by a different artist, each exactly the same size, and each available for the same price.
The idea is simple: remove some of the uncertainty that can surround purchasing original art and invite visitors to choose a work based on connection. Rather than comparing sizes and prices, collectors can simply ask, Which piece speaks to me?
Presented together, the works will create a diverse mosaic of styles, perspectives, mediums, and artistic voices while offering visitors an approachable opportunity to begin or grow an art collection.
Guidelines:
Open to Arizona based artists, 18 and older
Each participating artist may submit up to 2 original works for consideration for the 10 x 10 Small Works feature
All themes, visual styles, and mediums are welcome
Artwork must be original (no prints or giclee)
Artwork must be exhibition ready and prepared for hanging
All accepted works will be priced uniformly at $200
Works must be for sale (The Monastery retains a 30% commission on all sales)
No application fee
Because the visual impact of the installation depends upon the consistency of scale, artwork must have a finished presentation size of exactly 10 by 10 inches. Any framing or presentation treatment must remain within the 10 by 10 inch finished dimensions.
Part of The Grand Art Show:
The 10 x 10 Small Works wall is not a separate exhibition. It will be presented as a featured installation within The Grand Art Show, The Monastery AZ's statewide showcase of Arizona artists.
The Grand Art Show will be on display November 13 through December 13, 2026 at The Monastery AZ in the arts district of downtown Peoria.
Like the larger exhibition, the Small Works wall will operate as a take home exhibition. When a work sells, the collector may take it home that day.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: October 12, 2026
- Artwork Drop Off: November 8 and 9, 2026 between 12 PM to 3 PM
- Exhibition: November 13 through December 13, 2026
