About Our Gallery
The ACAI Gallery is a local Community Gallery associated with Allied Ceramic Art Institute (ACAI), A 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Mission of ACAI is to promote and preserve ceramic and other arts through facilities, equipment, education, and exhibitions. It is also ACAI’s Mission to provide gallery space for local artists to show their work. We are looking for artists, new or established, in any medium, to participate in themed shows. We do not charge for submissions unless it is not for sale (NFS). ACAI keeps a percentage of all sales and collects $25 for all submissions that are NFS. We will accept NFS as space permits, and collect the $25 fee with the art delivery.
Gallery Hours
Wednesday through Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. Hours are extended from 11 am to the end of the Artist Reception on the Reception Saturday of each show. You can also make an appointment to visit the gallery at a time more convenient for you.
Call to Artists
All Artwork must be original, fit the theme of the chosen show, and not have been in the ACAI Gallery within the past three years.
The May Show, “Elements,” features artwork by local high school students and their instructors from Bella Vista High School, Del Campo High School, and El Camino High School. With over 40 student artists participating, the exhibit showcases an exciting variety of work inspired by the themes of Earth, Fire, Water, and Air, including acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, pastels, oils, ceramics, glass, and mixed media. It is always a special treat to experience the creativity and imagination of these young artists as they challenge themselves through different artistic styles and mediums. The show opens on April 29th and runs through May 23rd, with an Artist Reception on Saturday, May 9th from 4:00–6:00 PM.
June/July Gallery theme is “Some Walk, Some Fly, Some Swim.” Each piece of art must include an identifiable land animal, bird, water creature, or insect. Fill out the submission forms below between April 15th and May 27th. Art delivery is May 23 through May 29th by appointment. The show runs from June 3rd through July 18th, 2026.
Fill out Artist Information and press Submit before filling out the Art Works information.
1) Artist Statement: About you, the artist, your motivation, interests, etc.
2) Artist Works: Inspiration for the work could include construction details or the history of the work