Alma Smock Memorial Art Show

Since 1989, The Alma Smock Art show has been an integral part of the Monrovia Festival. Beginning on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Festival, local artist bring in their pieces to be displayed and entered into age level categories. On Thursday artist return to view our large gathering space transformed into an art gallery where they can mingle with other local artists. Friday through Sunday visitors to the Festival can come in and view the art work. Many artist often offer their artwork up for sale during the weekend. Visitors also have the opportunity to vote on one of the coveted honors of the show, "The People's Choice Award."

Important dates: 2025

Entry times: Tuesday, September 2rd & Wednesday, September 3rd - Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Exhibitor Tea: Thursday, September 4th at 7pm
Show hours: Friday, September 5th, 4pm-8pm

Saturday, September 6th, 10am-8pm

Artwork pickup: Sunday, September 7th, 12pm-2pm

Rules for Entering

All entries must have been created within the past 3 years and must not have been entered previously in this show.
This show is open to all media.
A limit of 6 entries is permitted in each category, such as; Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, Sewing/Quilting, Photography, Fiber/Yarn, Metal/Wood
Framed pieces must not exceed 28" X 40". Each painting must be suitably framed with wire for hanging. Photographs must be framed and/or matted. No saw tooth hangers please.
The show committee has the right to refuse entries considered in poor taste.
Teen/Youth work need not be framed (age must be on entry blank, address and phone number)
Cost: We are asking for a $10 donation per entry for Adult, $2.00 donation per entry for students.
Please fill out one slip per entry.
If item is for sale, state price plainly marked on entry blank. The committee will retain 20% commission on all sales.

All work must be picked up by 2PM on Sunday September 7th. The building will be locked after 2:05pm.

*****Arrangements MUST be made with Pam Littleford or Samantha Nicholls for an alternative pickup and any work that is not picked up after 2 weeks (September 21st), the committee has the right to repurpose, reuse, recycle, collage, make any other creative musings that the committee thinks of. We really appreciate and love your art, but as artists ourselves, we unfortunately are out of room in our own studios and cannot keep your pieces as well.*****

Liability- We will take all possible care in handling entries. However, the Committee will not be responsible for loss. For more information contact: [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your participation!