12th Annual Student Art Show
Art Show Exhibition Dates: July 14 - August 13, 2026
Students in North Seattle College's Continuing Education program are invited to submit artwork to be included in the 2026 Summer Artworks exhibit. We accept art works produced in a North Seattle Continuing Education art class.*
Each artist is able to submit a total of three (3) pieces of art work in any of the following mediums: metal work, paintings, drawings, ceramics, prints, photos, digital pieces, fiber (fabric) arts, etc.
The 2026 CE Art show to be held in the North Seattle College Art Gallery.
*All works must be created in a Continuing Education class during Summer 2025 - Spring 2026 quarters. This will be a juried show.
All artists in the show will be eligible for an award: one People’s Choice and three Juror's Choice Awards.
We are looking for student volunteers to help staff the gallery this year. If you are interested, please email us at conted@seattlecolleges.edu!
Show Hours:
- Tuesday, July 15: Exhibition/gallery open to the public during the following hours:
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM*
- Wednesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM*
- Thursday & Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM*
- Please Note: Parking is not free, you will need to purchase a pass.
*Hours may be subject to change. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at conted@seattlecolleges.edu.
The 2026 Art Show Timeline: (Dates may be subject to change)
- Friday, June 26: Entry Form and photos of work due by midnight (link coming soon! Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the form is available for submission)
- Monday, June 29: Drop off artwork at Gallery between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Monday, July 6 thru July 9: Artwork not accepted picked up 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Monday, July 13: Opening Reception 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- The reception will be held on Monday, July 13 at 6pm. At this reception there will be light refreshments and a presentation of the Jurors Awards. Award Ceremony will begin promptly at 7pm. We hope you can attend and get a sneak preview of the work in the gallery!! This event is family friendly! Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring whoever's down for a good time. There's something her for everyone!
- Please Note: Parking is not free, you will need to purchase a pass.
- Tuesday, July 14: Exhibition/gallery open to public during the following hours:
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM*
- Wednesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM*
- Thursday & Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM*
- This event is family friendly! Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring whoever's done for a good time. There's something her for everyone! Please Note: Parking is not free, you will need to purchase a pass.
- Friday, July 31: Last day to vote for People's Choice Award
- Monday, August 3: People's Choice Award announced
- Thursday, August 13: Last day of show
- Friday, August 14: Artwork pickup between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Gallery
*Hours may be subject to change. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at conted@seattlecolleges.edu.
How to Submit Your Work
Each artist is able to submit a total of three (3) pieces of art work in any of the following mediums: metal work, paintings, drawings, ceramics, prints, photos, digital pieces, fiber (fabric) arts, etc.
All works must be created in a Continuing Education class during Summer 2025 - Spring 2026 quarters. This will be a juried show.
All artists in the show will be eligible for an award: one People’s Choice and three Juror's Choice Awards.
Online Application Process:
- In order to complete the online application and submit your works you will need to set up a Gmail account. Get help setting up a Gmail account or recovering your password on Google’s support page.
- Use our 2026 CE Art Show Entry form to submit details and photos of work due by midnight.
- Entry Form (link coming soon! Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the form is available for submission)
Gmail Support
You will need to set up a Gmail account in order to complete the online form. Get help setting up a Gmail account or recovering your password on Google’s support page.
Photographing Your Artwork Tips & Resources
Below are some good videos on photographing your artwork.
Additionally this website is good for photographing paintings and other 2D work (with some great tips about backgrounds, angles, and light): https://willkempartschool.com/how-to-photograph-your-paintings-with-your-iphone/
Photographing Artwork:
Photographing 3D Artwork:
Photographing 2D Artwork:
Learn more about all of the Art Shows at the North Seattle Art Gallery.
