The Herberger Theater’s Art Galleries feature creative and inspiring work, showcasing Arizona artists and providing a platform for visual art. All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds from each piece sold benefiting the Herberger Theater’s youth education and community outreach programs.
Each year, 10-12 exhibits are held in its two galleries located on the second level of the theater. Created as a venue for local artists in 2002, each juried exhibit is on display for one or two months. Exhibits may be viewed Monday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (check in at the box office), before performances, and during opening receptions.
Arizona artists age 18+ may apply for inclusion in exhibits through our Call to Artist blind jury process.
Avian Exhibit
The Herberger Theater is excited to welcome artists to apply for the Avian Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display at the Herberger Theater, April 3 – May 31, 2026.
Theme Description
Feathers, flight, migration, song – birds have long been symbols of beauty, freedom, fragility, and power. We invite artists to explore the rich and diverse world of birds through visual art. Whether through literal depictions, abstract interpretations, or symbolic representations, we seek work that captures the essence of avian life in all its forms.
• The natural beauty and biodiversity of birds
• Avian mythology, symbolism, and folklore
• Endangered species and conservation
• Human interaction with birds: domestic, wild, or metaphorical
• Migration, transformation, and freedom
Deadline to Apply – January 16, 2026
How To Apply
1. Apply Online by clicking below.
2. Submit by mail using the application below.
Apply Online
Printable Application
Grand Canyon Exhibit
The Herberger Theater is excited to welcome artists to apply for the Grand Canyon Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display at the Herberger Theater, April 3 – May 31, 2026.
Theme Description
Arizona is best known for the Grand Canyon and its ever-changing landscape. We are looking for your interpretation of the majestic Grand Canyon from realism to impressionism to abstract. We also hope to help bring awareness to the recent wildfires that devastated the North Rim.
Deadline to Apply – January 16, 2026
How To Apply
1. Apply Online by clicking below.
2. Submit by mail using the application below.
Apply Online
Printable Application
Stranger Things Exhibit
The Herberger Theater is excited to welcome artists to apply for the Stranger Things Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display at the Herberger Theater, June 5-28, 2026.
Theme Description
Things in our physical world that don’t quite seem normal, a distorted view of reality. Artwork that focuses on the unusual, the uncanny, and the unexplained.
Deadline to Apply – February 27, 2026
How To Apply
1. Apply Online by clicking below.
2. Submit by mail using the application below.
Apply Online
Printable Application
Artistic Opportunities Newsletter
To join our email list to receive Artistic Opportunities, submit your email below.
