Selected works of art by artists of Latino heritage or art that has been strongly influenced by the Latino culture. Work accepted December 26-29, 2020. There will not be an opening reception this year due to COVID.

An new show of mixed media art using discarded and found artifacts, reclaimed objects used to create abstract work of art.  Work accepted December 26 & 27, 2020. There will be an entry fee for non-members of BAI of $10 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,

A show of selected work in materials of the earth: clay, glass, wood, metal and fiber. Featuring talented artists from throughout the Southwest. Opening Reception February 6, 2021, 10 am to 4 pm. Work accepted January 30 and 31, 2021. There will be an entry fee for non-members of BAI of $15 per artist. Multiple pieces accepted. 

Contact www.theabf.org for information regarding entry into the contest. Opening Reception and awards presentation to be held February 6, 2021, 5 to 7:00 pm. Reception may be changed due to COVID mandates. 

Plein Air starts with a week long event, March 1-6, featuring 15 invited artists to paint en plein air culminating in a judging of work and awards on March 6, 5 to 7:30 pm. Work will hang in the Gallery through March 28, 2021. Reception and awards on March 6.  If COVID restrictions are still in place, the format for the reception will be changed. 

A show of photography as art. No size limitation. Limit of 3 submissions per artist. All work must be ready for displaying. Work accepted March 27 and 28 in the Gallery, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Non-members of BAI pay a $10 per submitted work entry fee. Opening Reception is April 3, 5 to 7 pm unless restrictions for COVID still apply.

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 can be received at anytime prior to May 31 by making an appointment via email at gallery@borregoartinstitute.org. There will be an entry fee for non members of BAI of $10 per submitted work of art. There is no opening reception for the Summer Show.