In June 2019, Arts Visalia presents the 2019 Juried Community Exhibition. Artworks on display will span 2D mixed media, 3D mixed media, ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking/drawing, jewelry, metalwork, painting, photography/digital art, sculpture, and woodwork. There is no theme so come prepared to be surprised by the talent on display. The exhibition will be juried based on composition, quality, authenticity, creativity and originality, uniqueness, presentation/craftsmanship, and overall balance. Awards will be announced June 7th, the night of the First Friday opening reception, a $100 Best of Show award and $100 People’s Choice award. The Juried Community Exhibition will be displayed June 5th through 28th, with an opening reception on First Friday, June 7th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored in part by Bistro Di Bufala, Lagomarsino Group, and Royal Pacific Transportation. Arts Visalia’s Young Imaginations Gallery will display the artworks of the 5-17 year old participants of our May children’s classes. The class focus is art in 2D. See artwork in painting and drawing. In July 2019, Arts Visalia will display the annual Form and Function exhibition. This exhibition will feature a variety of metal artworks created by local artists. Arts Visalia’s Young at Art summer classes start June 10th. Enrollment forms are available at Arts Visalia and online. All class participants in the children’s summer program will be displayed in the Young at Art exhibition in August. Mark your calendars for First Friday, August 2nd from 6-8 p.m. for the Young at Art opening reception, our most popular exhibit each year. Arts Visalia Visual Art Gallery and gift shop is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and is located at 214 East Oak Avenue, Visalia, California 93291. For more information on all Arts Visalia events and available classes visit our website at artsvisalia.org or call the gallery at (559) 739-0905.