About
We invite artists to explore the meaning and beauty of light in all its forms. Light can be something we physically see—sunlight, shadows, reflections, glowing colors, or the way light moves across a person, landscape, or object. It can also represent hope, healing, faith, joy, discovery, transformation, new beginnings, or finding your way through darkness.
Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own unique way. A work does not have to show a literal light source. We want to see what "light" means to each artist through their art.
What does light look like through your eyes?
Awards
$700 in cash prizes
2D Art
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
3D
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
Judging
Joseph Edwards
Categories
There are 2 categories to choose from for your art entry. If a painting does not meet the criteria for the category it was entered, it will be disqualified.
- 2D Artwork includes Painting and Drawing Artwork (Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Encaustic, Mixed Media), Drawing, Ceramics (flat and ready to hang) and Photography and Digital Artwork. Digital art is described as any artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process.
- 3D Artwork presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. Sculptures, pottery art, porcelain, glassware, jewelry, fabric art, some mixed media art and other works that have depth and can be viewed from multiple angles.
Eligibility
The "Illuminated: Expressions of Light" Online Art Gallery Show will be open to all LVAG members in good standing. If you are not a LVAG member or your membership has expired you need to complete a membership application form on the LVAG Membership page found on the LVAG website before the entry deadline.
If you are not a LVAG member in good standing prior to the entry deadline, your entry will be disqualified and non-refundable.
Artwork Requirements
Allowed Mediums
- Art must be the artist's original work.
- Artwork mediums include acrylic, pastel, oils, watercolor, mixed media, drawing, digital art, encaustic, photography, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glassware, original wearable art, and jewelry.
- Only original compositions and artwork by the artist are accepted.
- You may not submit work if another party owns or holds the copyright.
- Jewelry must be of an original concept and design.
Not Allowed
- Artwork that was entered into a previous LVAG Online Art Gallery Event and won a monetary prize will not be accepted into the "Illuminated: Expressions of Light" Online Art Gallery Show.
- Artwork cannot be original art created in a different format such as mugs, tiles, pillows, or clothing.
- Artwork done in an art class or workshop is not permitted.
- Art may not be based on copyright protected sources.
- Subjects that are nudes or adult themed and uncompleted works of art are not permitted.
- No copy giclee prints are allowed.
By submitting your work to the "Illuminated: Expressions of Light" Online Art Gallery Show you give the LVAG organization permission to use the images for promotional purposes.
Sales
Paintings may be priced for sale or not for sale (NFS). Changes may not be permitted after the deadline to be submitted. All sales inquiries from a prospective customer will be submitted through the Artist Spotlight page on the LVAG website. The potential customer will be able to notify the artist about their interest in purchasing a work of art. The artist will be entirely responsible for all aspects of the sale of their artwork. LVAG will not collect commission fees for this art show.
Submission Policies
- Submitted artwork must be the original creation of the artist. Work copied from other sources, derived from photographs not taken by the artist, or created in workshop or class settings under instructor guidance is not permitted.
- Artwork submitted to this exhibition must not have been previously accepted into a Las Vegas Artists Guild exhibition.
- Artwork submitted to this exhibition must not have previously received an award in a Las Vegas Artists Guild exhibition.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (November 20, 2026).
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.