Treasure Valley Artists Alliance
& Water’s Edge Gallery present

A CALL TO ARTISTS

Photos by Carolina L S, Clay Banks and Engin Akyurt, using UnSplash

 

                                                

“BOTANICA”

 An Art Exhibition by TVAA

May 8 – July 5, 2026

Opening Reception:
May 8, 2026

Water’s Edge Gallery

in the upper level “Catwalk”
Riverside Hotel,
2900 W. Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID

Prospectus

 

“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

“BOTANICA” features plant life and inspiration from the botanical world: literal, abstract, metaphorical, textures, patterns, science, seasons, sounds. What does the world of botany have to teach us?  Let the leaf, root or mycelium be your muse.

 

Creativity with everything is always encouraged. We are asking for a maximum of 3 pieces per artist. Multiple artworks from a series are encouraged. Artist’s statement is important. Please include an artist’s statement that tells what drives each work or describes your journey (75 words or less). You may also provide a separate artist’s biography or general statement (75 words or less).  Note that brevity fits better on the wall tags!

  • All 2D (wall mounted) or 3D mediums will be considered.
  • While there is not a size limit, priority will be given to work that is 432 square inches or less for for each piece, (ie. 18×24), including frame, due to the limited wall space.
  • All subject matter will be considered.
  • Please inquire early about special display needs.
  • This is a curated show with limited space. It is possible that not all submissions will be accepted.

Application Procedure

A TVAA member at the Exhibiting Artist membership level in good standing through the dates of this exhibition may submit for no additional fee.  TVAA members at the Artist membership level may pay a $25 submission fee to be in this show.  Non-members may enter by paying a $35 submission fee.  Acceptance is not guaranteed.

Click here to join now if you are not yet a member and would like to join the TVAA. Annual membership is $75.

  • Provide your name and contact information.
  • Please provide your artist’s social media handles and website links.
  • Please include title of work, medium, total dimensions including frame for each artwork, price (or “not for sale”).
  • Please include an artist’s statement.
  • You may submit up to three digital images of original work(s).
  • See below for submission period and deadline.
  • Image files should be named as follows; artists last name followed by title and submission entry number (example: Smith_Hero_01.jpg)
  • Image files must be in JPG format and no larger than 2MB. Please see the article on Photo Tips for preparing quality photos of your artwork. High quality photos are strongly encouraged, since this is how your work will be evaluated. There may also be an online version of this show using the images you send in with your application.
  • Late entries will not be accepted, so be advised to not wait until the last minute to submit an entry, allowing time to catch any technical issues with an application.
  • Click the Apply Now! button at the bottom of this page to begin your application. Submission confirmation email will be automatically sent. If you do not receive this email, please contact curator or resubmit application.
  • If you are having any problems with the entry form, please let the curator know as soon as possible.

Click the Apply Now! button at the bottom of this page to begin your application. Submission confirmation email will be automatically sent. If you do not receive this email, please contact curator or resubmit application.

 

PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS ADDRESS IS IN YOUR CONTACTS
SO EMAILS TO YOU REGARDING THIS SHOW WON’T BE TREATED AS SPAM:

artcurator@treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org

Acceptance of Work

See Application Procedure above for fees related to this exhibition. Artwork selected for the exhibition must be available from the drop-off date through the pick-up date. Substitutions will not be considered. If you think there will be a conflict in scheduling a particular artwork, please do not submit that piece. The Exhibition committee reserves the right to exclude any artwork for any reason, including not being appropriately prepared for installation.

Hanging Devices and Presentation

Each accepted artwork should be ready to hang with securely mounted D-rings and framing wire. Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable. Read this article for information on professional framing and appropriate hanging devices. The Treasure Chest Gallery uses a hanging system of cables and hooks which will not work with other types of hanging devices. Pieces without appropriate hanging devices will not be installed.

Frames need to be securely attached to artwork and in good condition. Unframed artworks, such as gallery-wrapped canvases, are acceptable as long as they have presentable edges (example: no visible staples and intentionally finished).

Please contact curator in advance for special display needs, such as especially heavy artworks, electricity needs, etc.

Delivery of Artwork

Accepted artwork must be dropped off during specified time and place (see below). All artwork should be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, the title of the piece and any special hanging instructions. This is important for properly identifying each piece, as signatures are sometimes hard to decipher. Artists will also be required to fill out and sign a release waiver and drop-off sheet upon delivery of work. Please take your packing materials home with you, as there is no storage available.

Sales

The Water’s Edge Gallery will handle all sales and take 30% commission on sales from this show, paying 70% to the artists. Work that leaves the show early because of a sale may be replaced (See above)

Sold work that remains on exhibition will have a red dot on the label indicating the work has been sold. 
Any work not for sale will be clearly labeled as such.

Artists will be required to sign a waiver form for TVAA with will be sent to you with notification of acceptance.

Artists will be required to sign a contract with the Water’s Edge Gallery,
which can be filled out here: ONLINE FORM
or you can fill out a PDF version which can be downloaded here:  PDF FORM

Important Dates

  • Feb 6, 2026 Submission of digital images begins
  • Apr 4, 2026 (Sat.) Midnight deadline for submission of digital images of original artwork
  • Apr 9, 2026 (Thurs.) Notification of accepted artworks emailed to artists by this date
  • April 20, 2026 – deadline to turn in contracts to Water’s Edge Gallery
  • May 4, 2026 (Mon.), 9:00 am – Noon  Accepted artwork delivered to Water’s Edge Gallery at Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID, Room assignment – TBD
  • May 4 – 7, 2026 – hanging of show
  • May 8, 2026 (Fri.) – Opening of show, 5:30 – 7:30pm – Reception
  • July 5, 2026 (Sun) – Exhibition closes
  • July 6, 2026 – (Mon), 9:00 am – Noon – Artists to pick up artwork from The Riverside Hotel, Room assignment – TBD

 

Questions? Email artcurator@treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org