Call for Artist Submissions:
Arts Alive in Agriculture
Fresno Arts Council seeks submissions for the 12th annual “Arts Alive in Agriculture,” a juried art exhibition, which will be presented Thursday, April 17, 2025 at “The Barn” at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center from 5:30-8:00PM.
“Arts Alive in Agriculture,” a juried art show, is an annual competition that honors the agricultural roots, resources, and traditions of the ethnically diverse communities that produce our food in the Central Valley. The Fresno Arts Council seeks to highlight the Central Valley’s agricultural industry by exhibiting original works of art created by Central Valley based artists for our 12th annual exhibition.
There are cash awards for a “Best in Show” Grand Prize, first and second place, and honorable mention, in each of six categories, and a “Farm Choice” award. View last year's catalog and visit our website to see winning pieces.
The public is invited to join the Fresno Arts Council in recognizing and celebrating, through the unique vision of local artists, the important role that agriculture plays in the Central Valley and in our lives. Please join us at “The Barn” at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 5:30PM. Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more!
Submission guidelines and applications are on Submittable. Learn more about Arts Alive in Agriculture here. The deadline for artist submissions is Friday, February 3, 2025 at 11:59PM.
Please contact andrea@fresnoartscouncil.org with questions.
Thanks to all who attended the 11th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: Juried Exhibition on Thursday, April 18th in the Barn at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center. Winners are listed below.
Best in Show:
Rebirth of Earth by Gail Perry Henricksen
Farm Favorite:
Hoshigaki by Finn Telles
Winners of the 11th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture Juried Exhibition were announced during the Arts Alive reception on April 18th, 2024.
Best in Show: “Rebirth of Earth,” Gail Perry
Farm Favorite (selected by event sponsors): “Hoshigaki,” Finn Telles
Agricultural Landscapes:
“Our Valley / Our Gifts,” Lesli Pepper
“Above and Beyond,” Daniel Van Gerpen
Honorable Mention: “Vege-cycles,” Dixie Salazar
People and Agriculture:
“Green Tomatoes,” Edward Chaney
“Fibonacci’s Farm,” Michael Souza
Honorable Mention: “The Dinner Conversation,” Jasmine Parker
Machines and Technology:
“Rebirth of Earth,” Gail Perry
“Approaching Tractors,“ Laura Green
Honorable Mention: “Pistachio Plant,” Daniel Van Gerpen
Documentary Photography:
“First Leaf,” Daniel Dunham
“Flooded Almond Orchard,” Kathryn Cehrs
Honorable Mention: “1949 Farmall Tractor 1, Cantua Creek,” Michael Levy
Manipulated Photography:
“Pistachio Perfection,” Haley Coleman
“All Time High,” Haley Coleman
Honorable Mention: “Sacred Cows, Cattle Car, Highway 299, Summer 2023,” Michael Levy
Sculpture, Assemblage, and Found Objects
“Barn Cat,” Ren Lee
“Cat With Yarn,” Evany Zirul
Honorable Mention: “Blue Heron,” David Roberts
Agriculture Landcapes: 1st Place "Our Valley / Our Gifts," Lesli Pepper
Agriculture Landcapes: 2nd Place "Above and Beyond," Daniel Van Gerpen
Agriculture Landcapes: Honorable Mention "Vege-cycles," Dixie Salazar
People and Agriculture: 1st Place "Green Tomatoes," Edward Chaney
People and Agriculture: 2nd Place "Fibonacci's Farm," Michael Souza
People and Agriculture: Honorable Mention "The Dinner Conversation," Jasmine Parker
Machines and Technology: 1st Place "Rebirth of Earth," Gail Perry Henricksen
Machines and Technology: 2nd Place Approaching Tractors," Laura Green
Machines and Technology: Honorable Mention "Pistachio Plant," Daniel Van Gerpen
Documentary Photography: 1st Place "First Leaf," Daniel Dunham
Documentary Photography: 2nd Place "Flooded Almond Orchard," Kathryn Cehrs
Documentary Photography: Honorable Mentions "1949 Farmall Tractor 1, Canta Creek," Micheal Levy
Manipulated Photography: 1st place "Pistachio Perfection," Haley Colman
Manipulated Photography: 2nd Place "All Time High," Haley Colman
Manipulated Photography: Honorable Mention "Scared Cows, Cattle Car, Highway 299, Summer 2023," Micheal Levy
Sculpture, Assemblage, and Found Objects: 1st Place "Barn Cat," Ren Lee
Sculpture, Assemblage, and Found Objects: 2nd Place "Cat with Yarn," Evany Zirul
Sculpture, Assemblage, and Found Objects: Honorable Mention "Blue Heron," David Roberts
Read or download the 2024 Arts Alive in Agriculture Program now!
A program and catalog for Fresno Arts Council's 11th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition. Look inside for art celebrating the agricultural landscapes, communities, and practices of the Central Valley. All art is available for purchase. Artist contact information is included in this publication.
Thanks to all who attended the 10th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: Juried Exhibition on Thursday, April 27th in the Barn at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center. Winners are listed below.
Best in Show, 2023: “Sowing Seeds,” Jerry Blessing
Farm Favorite, 2023: “Dairy Queens,” Gail Perry
Read or Download the 10th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture catalog now.
Winners of the 10th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture Juried Exhibition were at 6:30pm during the Arts Alive reception on April 27th, 2023.
Best in Show: “Sowing Seeds,” Jerry Blessing
Farm Favorite (selected by event sponsors): “Dairy Queens,” Gail Perry
Agricultural Landscapes:
“Cotton Farm,” Jessica Keller
“Valley Blossoms,” Daniel Van Gerpen
Honorable Mention: “Barn—Highway 43—Hanford,” Jim Curnyn
People and Agriculture:
“Palm Turkey,” Elaine Blake
“Keeping the Bees,” Mary Beth Harrison
Honorable Mention: “Hard Earned Rest,” Dixie Salazar
Machines and Technology:
“Cattle Grazing the Irrigation Canal,” Tim Fleming
“Dairy Queens, “ Gail Perry
Honorable Mention: “Pistachios and Process,” Daniel Van Gerpen
Photography:
“Honeybee Covered in Pollen,” Kathryn Cehrs
“Tending the Flock,” Helen Gigliotti
Honorable Mention: “Fall in Firebaugh,” Finn Telles
Sculpture, Assemblage, and Found Objects
“Rocco Checks Messages,” Ren Lee
“Fox,” Evany Zirul
Honorable Mention: “String Bean Theory: Lessons on Nature’s Economy,” Beth Thielen
