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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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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