MEDIA: All
FEE: None for Exhibiting Members
$25 for Artist Members
$35 for Non-Members
DATES & DEADLINES
Show dates:
Dec. 1, 2026 – Jan. 29, 2027
Deadline for Submissions:
Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.) Midnight
More dates info below
This exhibition is inspired by the line, “Stay gold, Ponyboy”, from the novel The Outsiders by S.E.Hinton. In the book, Johnny Cade says this to Ponyboy just before his death. It’s a way of urging Ponyboy to maintain his innocence and kindness, even in the face of difficult circumstances. The phrase is also a reference to a line in Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” which Ponyboy recites to Johnny earlier in the story.
Stay Golden is a color theme that can evoke ideas such as; golden opportunity, golden age, golden anniversary, gold and silver treasure, fools gold, guild the lily, golden fields at sunrise or sunset, preciousness, innocence, and a vast array of uplifting life experiences.
In this exhibition, artists may display artworks in any medium and are encouraged to use gold, silver, copper or other metallics as the main color theme, with yellow and orange hues also prominently featured.
Creativity with the theme 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 very important. Please include an artist’s statement that details how each work is relevant to the theme (50 words or less). You may provide a separate artist’s biography or general statement (50 words or less). Our host, the Initial Point gallery is a public all ages venue.
TVAA Members in good standing (through the end of the exhibition) are invited to apply to this exhibition at the Initial Point Gallery.
All mediums will be considered.
Note that The Exhibition Committee reserves the right to exclude any artwork for any reason, including if a piece is not appropriately prepared for installation.
SHOW DATES: Dec. 1, 2026 – Jan. 29, 2027
Specific artwork selected for the exhibition must be available from the drop-off date through the pick-up date. If you think there will be a conflict in scheduling a particular artwork, please do not submit that piece, as ;substitutions will not be considered.
Please contact our curator in advance for special display needs, such as especially heavy artworks, electricity needs, etc. Note that if you’re displaying 3-D works, you’ll need to provide appropriate pedestals and risers marked with your name and phone number.
Accepted artwork must be dropped off during the specified time and place (see IMPORTANT DATES).
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.
Packing materials cannot stay on-site and must be stored by the artist for the duration of the exhibit.
QUESTIONS?
email: artcurator@treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org
