2026 CVG Show
Event Dates: 1/17/2026 - 2/27/2026
Reception: 1/17/2026 1-4p
Location: Collective Visions Gallery
Phone Number: 360-377-8327
Address:
331 Pacific Avenue
Bremerton, Washington 98337
Website: https://www.cvgshow.com/
130 Artworks Featured in the 19 th Annual CVG Show
More than 275 artists from all over Washington and Oregon entered the 2026 19 th Annual Juried Art
Show, submitting almost 700 artworks for consideration. With so many artists applying, competition
was very stiff. Our juror, Christian Waguespack of the Museum of Northwest Art, had the difficult job
of choosing a limited number of pieces for inclusion in the show from the many very fine artworks in
each of the three large categories: Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photo/digital
Art. The artwork this year shows great diversity and will be an engaging exhibition that reflects the
complexity of contemporary life.
The competition is one of the largest and most prestigious art competitions in the Northwest, with
over $9,000 in cash and purchase awards. Just getting accepted into the show is an honor.
Having whittled the selection down to about 130 artworks, Waguespack will choose the recipients of
various cash awards from the actual artwork after it has been installed in the Gallery. These include
the Mayor’s Award for Best of Show and three Best of Category Awards, and a number of sub-
category awards to recognize artists in various mediums. The Best of Kitsap Award is chosen and
sponsored by Poulsbo-based Cultural Arts Foundation North West. Additionally, many Purchase
Awards are chosen by local business and art collectors. The CVG Show Committee will choose the
recipient of the Emerging Artist Award. A People’s Choice Award will be determined by the votes of
attendees during the run of the show, and announced at the close of the show on February 27 th.
Chairman Alan Newberg says, “The large number of entrants insured that this year’s juror had top
quality artists from all over the region from which to make their selections. It also underscores the
respect artists have for the high-quality art the show is known to attract. Attendees and Collectors will
find a museum-quality show of work in a wide range of media and sizes including sculptures,
paintings, fiber art, photography and more.”
About our juror
Christian Waguespack is Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Northwest Art at the Museum of
Northwest Art in La Conner, Washington, where he provides managerial leadership to MoNA’s
collection, exhibition, research, and scholarship initiatives. He works alongside the museum’s
leadership to catalyze meaningful community engagement with the museum and its collection of
Northwest Art.
Central to Waguespack’s curatorial practice at MoNA is the advancement of interdisciplinary and
innovative opportunities to celebrate the cultural and artistic history of the Northwest through
programming that speaks to the current cultural landscape in inclusive ways.
Waguespack received an M.A. in Museum Studies with an emphasis on Curatorial Studies and
Museum Education and an M.A. in Art History with an emphasis on Modern + Contemporary Art, both
from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts and Fine Arts, Art History and Photography from the University of New
Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The 2026 CVG Show opens to the public on Saturday, January 17 th and continues until Friday,
February 27th. An awards ceremony for the artists, sponsors and selected guests will take place on
Saturday, Jan 17 th at 12:00 pm, followed by a public reception at the Gallery.
Additional events during the 2025 CVG Show include a walkthrough and talk by our juror Christian
Waguespack on Sunday, January 18 at 1 pm, a panel discussion led by artist Linley B. Logan on
Sunday, February 15 at 2 pm, and a gallery talk by Martha Worthley on Friday, February 27 th at 6 pm,
followed by a short presentation of the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
For a complete list of accepted artists and a schedule of exhibition-related events, visit
www.CVGShow.com.
Collective Visions Gallery is located at 331 Pacific Avenue, in downtown Bremerton at Quincy
Square, just 3 blocks from the ferry terminal.
Gallery hours are 12 to 5 pm Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday 12 to 4 pm.
Phone: 360 377 8327
