LAA Calls for Art    

Entry is Open for Village Theatre & Art Gallery “The Heart of It" 

The Lamorinda Arts Alliance is pleased to invite members to submit their entry for the “The Heart of It” show at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery in Danville.

To learn more about show requirements, click on the Prospectus button below.

  • The Exhibit Dates: Thursday, January 21 to Thursday, March 25, 2027
  • The Entry Period: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 to Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Delivery of Work (In-take): Monday, January 11 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Reception: Thursday, January 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Pick Up Work (Take-down): Monday, March 29. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Registration Fee is $20.00 for LAA members

Prospectus


Entry has ended for Papillon Cafe "Autumntime"

See more info on the Exhibitions page and the accepted images on the gallery page.
Exhibit Dates: October 8th , 2026 to January 7th, 2027.
Papillon Quality Gourmet Coffee & Tea, La Fiesta Square, at 67 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette.
Prospectus


Gallery 621 “Shared Vision”

The Lamorinda Arts Alliance is pleased to invite members to submit their entry for the “Shared Vision” show at Gallery 621 in Benicia.  To learn more about show requirements, click on Prospectus below. 

  • The Exhibit Dates: Saturday, January 2 to Sunday, January 31, 2027 
  • The Entry Period: Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Reception: Saturday, January 9 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Registration Fee: Invited artists must pay Gallery 621 $25 for the first accepted artwork, and $10 for each additional accepted artwork.  Payment may be made with PayPal, Zelle or check, and is due upon receipt of notice of acceptance.

Entries:  All entries should be submitted via email to laajanshow@gmail.com

Prospectus

See the Exhibitions page for more details and for the 2026 and 2027 show schedule.


LAA Events

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LAA Current and Upcoming Exhibits 

For more information see the Exhibitions page.  


Papillon Cafe Online Gallery

People and Places Exhibit Dates: July 9 - October 8, 2026.
Entry Period: June 15 - June 24, 2026
Coffee Klatch: Saturday July 11, 2026, 2pm at the Papillon Cafe Gallery. 

  

  

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Examples of our Artists Work

Pink Oyster Mushrooms - Helen Chu-Hirschberg
Pedernal - Terry Blair
Seawall - Denise Hillman
Quilted Chessman - Amy Bauer
Wildflowers - Jane Russell
No See No Hear No Speak - Sarah Gopher
Sunflower19 - Adrienne Rogers
Natural Bridge - Debbie Strobel
Mothball Fleet and Marsh - Flora Baumann
Montara State Beach - Dwight Shackelford
THE HILL WE CLIMB - Nancy Vachani
Benicia - Maria SantoStefano
Wes in blue - Leslie Golden
 - Kate Chenok
Surfer - Lauma Hughes
Lilac Forest - Nancy Roberts
Asilomar Beach Pathway - Elizabeth Kennen
Breakfast at the Hotel - Lorna Strotz
Fissure - Christopher Pickslay
Netted #2 - Karen Baden Thapa
Receding Mist - Linda Yoshizawa
Jan - Jan Lainoff
"Leigh" - Jennifer Granat
Across the Valley - Denise Nomura
Pop Poppy - Anne Morrison Rabe
Good Morning Moonshine - Annette Laurel Batchelor
Sweet Peas - Ruth McMillin
California Poppies - Marina Omelianenko
Samples of Kerima's Artwork - Kerima Swain
Red High - Kath Balamuth
Flower Vendor - Marianne McCraney
Travelers in Rome - Suellen Cox
Mockingbird Tile - Nicole Collins
“First Avenue & Ceres St., Crockett” - Dana Beebe
Tidal Embrace - Cynthia Whitchurch
Fro’s Garden - Lori Larks
Morning at Half Moon - Ebba Navas
North Beach Houses - Kristen Ockert
Have We Destroyed Ourselves Yet? #8 - Maryly Snow
The Sugar House - Jeanette Kanozik
 - Charlynn Throckmorton
Emerald Bay Meadows - Gallery 621
Alhambra Valley Barn - John Hopper
Bodega Bay - Arlynn Bloom
The Beginning - Marian Sims Harris
Spiritu Di Sui ... Spirit of Self - Solomon  Kepler
Martini - Mark Coffey
Floral Cups and Platter - Donna Arganbright
Starburst galaxy  - Keiko Stong
Sailing Away - Judith  Rohrer
Friends Still life - Victoria Knafelc
Beauty Ranch - Ruth Stanton
Vivid Scarlet Cascade - Suzun Almquist
My Pet Acorn Woodpecker - Melchia Kutches
Blackfish - Dave Kwinter
Spring on East Ridge - Jan St Onge
Proud - Linda Curtis
Earth 1 - Samia  Kazi
Colorful Foothills - Deena Sheranko
Sunflowers - Samantha McNally
Birch Forest Sonnet - Karen Mason
 - Amber DeSilva
 - Lynn Fulton
Looking Forward - Pamela McCauley
Eavesdropper - Rachel Fite
Sail Away - Tao Takaoka
 - Juanita Hagberg

About Lamorinda Arts Alliance

Founded in 1994, Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the San Francisco – East Bay area. Its purpose is to provide coordination, education and service in order to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and the surrounding East Bay communities. The group seeks to foster a better appreciation and understanding of art within the community and encourage the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of all members through its programs, exhibits and other activities within the community. Among the benefits of membership in LAA is the opportunity to exhibit at LAA member shows. Members also have the opportunity to post their own gallery on the LAA website. Members are kept current of events and opportunities through direct email as well as through the newsletter that is distributed six times a year richly detailing all LAA events as well as member events.

Oil painting by Judith Feins

 

Become A Member

Becoming a member of Lamorinda Arts Alliance is easy and inexpensive. For artists, it provides many benefits, including the eligibility to participate in our shows and exhibits, discounts on events, seminars and workshops and camaraderie among artists. For friends and lovers of the arts, it offers an opportunity to support the arts and provides information of upcoming events, shows and seminars.

We welcome you!

There are a number of membership categories. Click here for more information.
Support your local art community by becoming a member!

Hand built pottery by Donna Arganbright

 

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