Luciano Demasi's photography of the Anza-Borrego Desert and scenes from National Parks capture the uniqueness of each moment nature provides with its immense and stunning endless beauty. His large photos draw in the viewer to an invisible world brought to life through infrared photography. The show will hang through October 25th. 

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 $10 per submitted work of art. The Opening Reception for this show is scheduled for October 3, 5 to 7 pm.

Returning to BAI for the fourth time, this popular exhibit will feature abstract art by a small select group of outstanding artists and will include both wall art and sculptures. Opening reception is on October 31, 5 to 7 pm. 

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. Opening Reception to be held December 5, 2020, 5 to 7:00 pm. Work accepted November 28 and 29. 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 $10 per submitted work of art, limit three per artist. 

A variety of selected items finely crafted by talented artists. Just in time for Christmas. Held in conjunction with the Art Guild Members Show. Opening Reception December 5, 2020, 5 to 7:00 pm. Work will be accepted November 28 and 29, 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 $15 per artist. 

Selected works of art by artists of Latino heritage or art that has been strongly influenced by the Latino culture. Opening Reception with Mariachi music from the award winning students of Mariachi Mixteco on January 2, 2021, 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Work accepted December 26-30, 2020.

An new show of mixed media art using discarded and found artifacts, reclaimed objects used to create abstract work of art. Opening Reception in conjunction with the Latino Show, January 2, 2021, 5 pm to 7:30 pm. 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, 5 pm to 7 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 6:00 pm

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.