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  • High Life Art Show

    The High Life Art Exhibition returns for its fifth year as part of the Splatter Festival, celebrating the creativity, talent, and artistic vision of high school students throughout Alameda County.This juried exhibition invites students ages 14 and older (grades 9–12) from public, private, charter, and art schools to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting. Artists may submit up to two original artworks in any 2D or 3D medium. Selected artworks will be exhibited at the Dublin Wave. Awards will be presented for Best of Show and Honorable Mention, recognizing outstanding artistic achievement.

    Entry Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 5:00pm

    Exhibition Date: September 12, 2026, 1:00 –5:00 PM

    Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568

    Entry Fee: Free

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  • Mayor Sherry Hu's Young Artists Showcase

    Celebrate the creativity and talent of Dublin's young artists at Mayor Sherry Hu's Young Artists Showcase, presented in recognition of National Arts in Education Week. This special exhibition highlights the artistic achievements of school age students, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their work, receive community recognition, and share their creative voices through the visual arts.

    We invite students to submit their original artwork and be part of this inspiring community exhibition celebrating the next generation of artists.

    Entry Deadline: September 4, 2026

    Artists Notified: September 7, 2026

    Entry Fee: Free

    Location: The Frame Company and Art Gallery, Dublin, California

    Exhibition Dates: September 19 – October 3, 2026

    Opening Reception: September 19, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM

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  • The People and Places of Summer — Art Circuit

    The Dublin Arts Collective (DAC) is thrilled to present The People and Places of Summer Art Circuit, celebrating the people, places, and memories that made your summer special.

    The kids are back at school, but those wonderful summer adventures are still fresh in our minds. Wherever your summer took you, we would love to see your story through drawings, paintings, and other forms of visual art, and share those stories with the community.

    Entry Deadline: September 6, 2026

    Exhibition Dates: September 16, 2026 - January 6, 2027

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  • Art Against Censorship and Hate

    Art Against Censorship & Hate

    Presented by Dublin Arts Collective in partnership with Alameda County Library – DublinThe Dublin Arts Collective invites artists of all ages and experience levels to participate in a community exhibition celebrating freedom of expression, inclusion, diversity, and standing together against hate.Inspired by Banned Books Week (October 4–10) and United Against Hate Week (October 18–24). Artists must create their artwork on the canvas supplied for this exhibition.‍ ‍

    Canvas Collection: The Frame Company & Art GalleryTue–Thu, 11 AM–5 PM; Sat, 11 AM–2 PM

    Artwork Due: October 1, 2026, by 10 AM

    Exhibition: October 1–31, 2026

    Location: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568

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  • Scary Art Show

    The Scary Art Show invites artists to explore the many faces of fear through their own creative vision. Whether inspired by personal experiences, social anxieties, folklore, the supernatural, or the unknown, this exhibition encourages artists to express what truly scares them. From unsettling imagery to symbolic storytelling, we welcome artwork in all styles and mediums that captures the emotions, questions, and mysteries surrounding fear. Each artist is able to submit three (3) pieces of art.

    Entry Deadline: September 19th, 2026

    Reception: October 24th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm , 2026, Costumes are encouraged!

    Exhibition Dates: October 5th, 2026- October 30th, 2026

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