Art of all subject matter and mediums make up the Summer Show. We will accept art that has not been shown in the gallery before. Submissions are limited to three pieces per artist unless other arrangements are made. All work must be clean, in good condition and ready for display. Work accepted May 1 and 2 and throughout the summer on days when we are open. There will be an entry fee for non members of BAI of $15 per submitted work of art. There is no opening reception for the Summer Show.

A collection of 42 documentary photographs by Major Morris. (1921-2016) His photos, mostly taken in Boston and Philadelphia during the 1960s, start with young children and take the viewer through older ages, finally reaching the Poor Peoples March of 1968 in Washington, D.C. But his emphasis is on the importance of nurturing children, on education, on encouraging a child to be the best that they can be. This fascinating exhibition is shown in our North Gallery till September 26th.

Hours are 10 to 4, Thursdays to Sundays in May and June and Fridays to Sundays, July through September.

Artistic work in a variety of mediums celebrating the wonderful plants and animals of our world. Work will be accepted September 26 and 27. There will be an entry fee for non members of BAI of $15 per submitted work of art.

Opening reception on Saturday October 2, from 4 to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

Paintings by Sharif Carter. A collection of paintings featuring a flamenco dancer. Violating traditional methods, Sharif paints with an unusual technique of combining opaque watercolors with oil mediums on hand crafted wood panels which produce vivid imagery and mesmerizing fluidity as if subjects dance across canvas. The loose brush strokes and abstract guitars represent Sharif’s love of music and his defiance to follow traditional rules both in life and his painting technique.

Opening reception with live painting by Sharif, October 2, from 5 to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday. 

Returning to BAI for the fifth time, this popular exhibit will feature abstract art by three or four outstanding artists showing both wall art and sculptures.

Opening reception on Saturday November 6, from 5 to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

Annual show of art by members of the Borrego Springs Art Guild. This show will be held in conjunction with the Crafted Works of Art Show.  Work accepted November 27 and 28. Participants must be a member of the Borrego Springs Art Guild. Those members who are also members of BAI pay no fee. Non members of BAI pay a fee of $15 per submitted work of art, limit three per artist. The Borrego Art Guild is a separate organization from the Borrego Art Institute and the memberships are separate.

Opening reception on Saturday December 4, from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

A variety of selected items finely crafted by talented artists. Just in time for Christmas. Held in conjunction with the Art Guild Members Show. Work will be accepted November 27 and 28, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. See Information For Artists under the Gallery Tab in the menu bar for more information. There will be an entry fee for non-members of BAI of $25 per artist. 

Opening reception on Saturday December 4, from 5 to 7 pm. 

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

Selected works of art by artists of Latino heritage or art that has been strongly influenced by the Latino culture. Work accepted January 2 and 3, 2022 in the gallery, from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Opening reception on Saturday January 8, from 3 to 5 pm. 

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

The paintings and poetry of AC Calloway. A collection of new works that exude an ethereal energy of movement and dance as well as story paintings that capture the mystical world we long to drift through in our abandon. A dreamscape of hope and color.

Opening reception on Saturday January 8, from 5 pm to ?

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

A show of photography as art. No size limitation. Limit of 3 submissions per artist. All work must be ready for displaying. Work accepted January 29 & 30 in the Gallery, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Non-members of BAI pay a $15 per submission entry fee.

Opening reception on Saturday February 5, from 5 to 7 pm. 

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

Opening reception and awards presentation to be held February 5, 2022 in the North Wing of the BAI Gallery, 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

Contact the Anza Borrego Foundation, www.theabf.org for information regarding entry into the contest.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

The 16th Annual Plein Air Invitational brings another outstanding exhibition of Plein Air paintings focusing on the unique beauty and environmental significance of the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Borrego Valley. The exhibition is a rich diversity of Plein Air paintings by a select group of 14 artists working in oils, watercolor or pastels, all producing work for the show during the week of March 7-12.

The Gallery hosts the show till April 3, 2022.
The reception and awards are on March 12, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Gallery Hours for the week of March 7-12 are 10 am - 7 pm.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

A show of mixed media art using discarded and found artifacts, reclaimed objects used to create abstract work of art.  Work accepted April 2 & 3, 2022. There will be an entry fee for non-members of BAI of $15 per submitted work of art, limit of 3 pieces per artist unless other arrangements are made. Work will be displayed in the North Wing of the Gallery at BAI.

Opening reception on Saturday April 9, from 5 to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.

A show of selected work in materials of the earth: clay, glass, wood, metal and fiber. Featuring talented artists from throughout the Southwest.  Work accepted April 2 & 3, 2022, in the gallery, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. There will be an entry fee for non-members of BAI of $25 per artist. Multiple pieces accepted. 

Opening reception on Saturday April 9, from 5 to 7 pm.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed on Monday.