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 30% of the proceeds from each piece sold benefiting the Herberger Theater’s youth education and community outreach programs.
Curators – Connie & A O Tucker
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.
Current opportunities are listed below.
Architecture Exhibit
The Herberger Theater welcomes Arizona artists to apply for the upcoming Architecture Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display in the Herberger Theater’s Galleries, February 5 – March 28, 2027.
Theme Description
Artists are invited to submit work for an exhibition celebrating the built environment in all its forms. We encourage creative interpretations that explore architectural beauty, design, craftsmanship, geometry, light and shadow, preservation, urban growth, or the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit.
Deadline to Apply – October 9, 2026
How To Apply
1. Apply Online by clicking below.
2. Submit by mail using the application below
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People, Places, Things Exhibit
The Herberger Theater welcomes Arizona artists to apply for the upcoming People, Places, Things Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display in the Herberger Theater’s Galleries, February 5 – March 28, 2027.
Theme Description
Artists are invited to submit work for this exhibition celebrating the diversity of subjects that inspire creativity. Whether your work portrays the human spirit, breathtaking landscapes, bustling city streets, quiet interiors, cherished objects, or unexpected moments from everyday life, we welcome your unique perspective.
Deadline to Apply – October 9, 2026
How To Apply
1. Apply Online by clicking below.
2. Submit by mail using the application below
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Inspired by Andy Warhol Exhibit
The Herberger Theater welcomes Arizona artists to apply for the upcoming Inspired by Andy Warhol Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display in the Herberger Theater’s Galleries, April 2 – May 16, 2027.
Theme Description
Andy Warhol transformed the way we see art, celebrity, consumer culture, advertising, and everyday objects. His bold imagery, repetition, vibrant color, and fascination with popular culture challenged traditional ideas about what could be considered art. We invite artists to explore the theme “Inspired by Andy Warhol” and create work that reflects, responds to, or reimagines the ideas and visual language associated with Pop Art.
Deadline to Apply – November 16, 2026
How To Apply
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2. Submit by mail using the application below
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Rural America Exhibit
The Herberger Theater welcomes Arizona artists to apply for the upcoming Rural America Exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display in the Herberger Theater’s Galleries, April 2 – May 16, 2027.
Theme Description
From sweeping fields and quiet back roads to small-town main streets, family farms and generation-old traditions, Rural America represents a landscape that is both physical and cultural. We invite artists to explore the people, places, stories and changing character of rural America. This exhibition seeks work that goes beyond the postcard view to reveal what rural life means today.
Deadline to Apply – November 16, 2026
How To Apply
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2. Submit by mail using the application below
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