ART ENTRY DEADLINE is September 30, 2025

The 13th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo

Juried Exhibition – November 1-30, 2025 | Art Expo Weekend – November 1 & 2

• 50+ artists/artworks will be selected for the juried exhibition at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery
• Up to $4,000 in cash awards available to artists selected for the juried exhibition.
• Juried art/artists featured in an exhibition catalog (print & online).
• Month-long exhibition, with artwork for sale in the gallery and on the website.
• Art categories: 2-Dimensional, Photography, 3-Dimensional
• Cash Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each category, and Best of Show, plus non-monetary Superintendent’s Award.
• Awards Reception: Saturday, Nov. 1, at the gallery, 4 to 7 p.m. (awards announced at 5 p.m. and posted online).
• Art Expo Weekend & Art Market: Sat. & Sun. Nov. 1 & 2 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the gallery, with Artist Booths, Art Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages, Cash Bar (beer/wine), and more.
• Plus the annual “Weed Show” down the street at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, Sat. 12-4, Sun. 10-4.
• Admission Free!

EXHIBITION THEME: Artwork depicting or inspired by the natural aspects of Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history.

ENTRY RULES: Read the rules in the Entry Form & Guidelines (PDF) or see the Guidelines printed below.

TO ENTER ONLINE: Complete the Online Entry Form

TO ENTER BY MAIL: Complete this Mail-in Entry Form (PDF)

ENTRY FEES: Pay $35 Entry Fee for up to 3 artworks. [1] Pay Online here, or [2] Send a check in the mail to JTNP Council for the Arts, P.O. Box 1755, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277