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title: 2026 - NEON & GLOW
description: Juried online and in-gallery exhibition at Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, for work that glows, shines and pops in neon and luminous media.
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status: closed
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updatedAt: "2026-09-20"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Las Laguna Art Gallery
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/las-laguna-art-gallery
deadline: "2026-09-18"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, United States
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disciplines:
  - painting
  - photography
  - mixed media
  - sculpture
  - digital art
  - installation
  - acrylic
  - airbrush
  - alcohol inks
  - assemblage
  - charcoal
  - color pencil
  - collage
  - drawing
  - encaustic
  - fiber art
  - graphite
  - glass art
  - illustration
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# 2026 - NEON & GLOW

**Hosted by:** Las Laguna Art Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, United States | **Deadline:** September 18, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Neon & Glow — art that glows, shines, or has luminous, neon effects"

### The Big Idea

Light it up. Make it glow. Make it SHINE. Create art that glows, shines, and looks amazing on Instagram. Neon colors, luminous effects, glowing elements, bright & bold. If it catches light and makes people stop scrolling—we want it.

### Quick Details

- Exhibition: October 1-30, 2026
- Deadline: Sept 18, 2026
- Opening Reception: October 1, 2026 5:30-8pm - Free
- Entry Fee: $35 for up to 5 pieces
- Pieces: at least 1 per artist for online show plus possible for In-Gallery if Invited by jury
- Commission: 65/35 (you keep 65%)

### What We're Looking For

- Neon paintings
- Glowing photography
- Light-based sculpture
- Luminous mixed media
- Anything that POPS Bright. Bold.

### What We Accept

- Painting
- Photography
- Mixed Media
- Sculpture
- Digital Art
- Installation
- Any medium that GLOWS

### Why Enter?

- Get Seen - Opening reception + gallery display Oct 1st 5:30pm-8pm
- Sell Art - Collectors love eye-catching work

### Submission Details

- Number of pieces: 1 - 5
- Maximum entries per artist: 15
- Maximum file size: 50MB per image
- Accepted file types: JPG

### Submission Guidelines

Entry $35 for up to 5 images

- **No Online Fee**: There are no fees for your artwork for the online exhibition.
- **Wall Fee for In-Person Exhibition**: If chosen for the gallery exhibition, a wall fee will apply based on artwork size:
- Maximum size 12” - $35
- Maximum size 20” - $45
- Maximum size 30” - $50
- Maximum size 40” - $70
- For pieces larger than 40”, fees can be discussed individually.

If selected for an in-gallery exhibition but prefer online-only participation, you can opt out to avoid wall rent and shipping fees; this switch entails no additional costs.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, installation, acrylic, airbrush, alcohol inks, assemblage, charcoal, color pencil, collage, drawing, encaustic, fiber art, graphite, glass art, illustration, jewelry, new media, oil, watercolor, ceramic
- **Note:** Artists outside the United States are responsible for any exchange rate charges or bank transfer charges; they should price their work accordingly.

### Additional Requirements

Entry $35 for up to 5 images. Number of pieces: 1 - 5. Maximum entries per artist: 15. Maximum file size: 50MB per image. Accepted file types: JPG.

No Online Fee: There are no fees for your artwork for the online exhibition. Wall Fee for In-Person Exhibition: If chosen for the gallery exhibition, a wall fee will apply based on artwork size: Maximum size 12" - $35; Maximum size 20" - $45; Maximum size 30" - $50; Maximum size 40" - $70. For pieces larger than 40", fees can be discussed individually.

If selected for an in-gallery exhibition but prefer online-only participation, you can opt out to avoid wall rent and shipping fees, this switch entails no additional costs. Accepted work must be shipped in a sturdy reusable cardboard box via UPS or FedEx, wire ready to hang, with a completed return shipping label included.

## Compensation & Benefits

COMMISSION: The following commission/payment terms will apply to each subject "ARTWORK" sold by LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY: 65% (payment to ARTIST), 35% (commission to LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY). A wall rent fee for those who are accepted in the show. For cash or bank card sale, the Gallery shall pay the Artist all proceeds due the Artist within thirty-one (31) days of sale.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 18, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 1, 2026
- **Program End:** October 30, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Lori McBride

**Email:** laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com

**Phone:** 949-505-0950

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry