Through the Years
January 11 – March 12, 2027
Through the Years – Artists Over 70
The first show in 2027 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center will be THROUGH THE YEARS a show of MIVAL Artists over 70. The show will be on view from January 11 – March 12, 2027. All MIVAL members ages 70 and over or turning 70 in 2027 with paid 2026 membership dues are eligible to register for this show. Be sure to accept the Exhibition Waiver and click SUBMIT at the bottom of this form. There is no payment required for registration.
TIMELINE Summary:
Commitment to Show Deadline: Please commit to this show by letting Diana Gipson know that you will participate by Sunday, November 6, 2026. dianaoutdoors@att.net
Completed Registration Deadline: Please complete the registration information below by Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Personal Bio and Photo Deadline: Please provide your bio or answer the questions below no later than Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Deadline for JPEGS for postcard/flyer and social media:Sunday, November 15, 2026. Please send to carolwhitaker@mival.org. Please provide JPEGS at 300 dpi, no larger than 5MB. If you need help photographing your items, please let us know.
Art Delivery: Sunday, January 9, 2027, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. All pieces must be hanging ready, properly wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers. Only original art, made 100% by the artists will be accepted. No giclée prints. All artwork needs to be properly identified with your name, title, medium and price attached to the back of each piece. MIVAL will make display labels for 2D and 3D art.
Artists Reception: Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 5 – 7 PM.
Art Pick Up: Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
ENTRY FEE: None
SALES: Items MAY BE for sale, but DO NOT NEED to be for sale.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, please contact Diana Gipson, dianaoutdoors@att.net
Holiday Show
October 19 – December 20, 2026
The annual MIVAL Holiday Show 2026 will be held from October 19 – December 18, 2025 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC), 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
All MIVAL members with paid 2025 membership dues are eligible to register for this show.
Registration is due by Oct 4th. There will be a judge and cash prizes for winning entries and you may enter up to 2 pieces of 2D and/or 2 pieces of 3D artwork We encourage all members to prepare you artwork for a place on the wall or on a pedestal at the Community Center. If you wish to have your artwork featured on the publicity postcard, please email your Jpegs to Carol Whitaker by Sunday Sept 20th.
Special note to 3D artists: There will be options for showing 3D artwork this year for the duration of the exhibit since MICEC has purchased additional pedestals and covers. Depending on the number of entries, we may have to limit to 1 piece per artist and/or use wall mounted shelving but your 2 pieces will be judged. Additional pieces may be shown in the MIVAL Gallery if necessary.
*All will be welcome to bring additional pieces, cards, calendars etc. to sell at the reception on Nov 4th and at the Makers Market on Dec 5th.
JPEGS for postcard/flyer and social media due by September 20th:
Please provide JPEGS at 300 dpi, or 1200 dpi on the longest side.
If you need help photographing your items, please let us know.
Send your Jpegs for publicity to: carolwhitaker@mival.org
Juror: Shannon L. Gaub
TIMELINE SUMMARY:
Sept 20 jpegs due for postcard to carolwhitaker@mival.org
Oct 4 Registration Deadline
Oct 18 Artwork Delivery and Hang Show
*Nov 4, 5 – 7 PM Reception and Popup for cards and ceramics, 3D, etc.
Awards will be announced at the Reception.
*Dec 5 Makers Market Popup for cards and ceramics, 3D, etc.
Dec 20 Art Pickup and Take Down Show
Thank you for participating and sharing this show info. with your friends.
Questions – Contact: Anne Hritzay, annehritzay@mival.org