Fragile Earth: A Call to Action

Fragile Earth: A Call to Action is a compelling art exhibition that sheds light on the delicate balance of our planet’s ecosystems and the urgent need for environmental stewardship. This powerful showcase merges the emotive force of visual art with scientific insight and grassroots activism.

Featuring work by local and regional artists, the exhibit spans a wide range of media—including painting, sculpture, photography, and interactive installations. Each piece offers a striking reflection on humanity’s impact on the natural world, serving both as a wake-up call and a call to action.

Fragile Earth: A Call to Action is more than an art exhibition; it is a visual testament to both the beauty and vulnerability of our planet—and a rallying cry for change. Through the combined power of creativity, science, and community, it seeks to cultivate hope and inspire tangible steps toward a more sustainable future.

Fragile Earth: A Call to Action is a compelling art exhibition that sheds light on the delicate balance of our planet’s ecosystems and the urgent need for environmental stewardship. This powerful showcase merges the emotive force of visual art with scientific insight and grassroots activism.

Featuring work by local and regional artists, the exhibit spans a wide range of media—including painting, sculpture, photography, and interactive installations. Each piece offers a striking reflection on humanity’s impact on the natural world, serving both as a wake-up call and a call to action.

Fragile Earth: A Call to Action is more than an art exhibition; it is a visual testament to both the beauty and vulnerability of our planet—and a rallying cry for change. Through the combined power of creativity, science, and community, it seeks to cultivate hope and inspire tangible steps toward a more sustainable future.

•  Deadline to submit is July 18, 12 midnight.

•  Notice of acceptance of work will be by the end of the day, July 18

•  Delivery dates of accepted work: Tuesday July 29, 10am-12noon to the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore.

•    Exhibit Dates: July 31 ­– Sept 28, 2025

•    Gallery is currently open free to the public Thursday-Sundays 1-5* pm and to ticketed patrons during performances.* unless closed due to private event.

•    The Reception is Saturday Sept 6, 1-3 pm. There may be further events planned, dates TBD

•    Pick up artwork is Tuesday Sept 30 between 10am – noon.

Entry

•       $35 entry total for up to 3 images. Once entry is submitted, fees are non-refundable regardless of acceptance into the exhibition.

Hanging instructions

Work must be wired and ready to hang by a wires/hanging system and/or nails. “D” hooks are strongly recommended for the wiring. A label should be attached to the back of each artwork listing your name, the title of the work, price, and medium. Please contact gallery@lvpac.org if you have any questions on hanging.

 Upon delivery, artists will be required to sign the release form attached, giving Livermore Valley Arts the right to exhibit their work and waiving liability in the event of damage or theft. Please print, sign and return to Anne Giancola at gallery@lvpac.org

Livermore Valley Arts does not provide insurance for work that is damaged or stolen.

 If you are shipping accepted artwork, it must be received by July 28, 2025. Ship artwork carefully, in a box, with padding. We will return it to you in the same box, only if there is return postage by label or bill of lading from UPS, Fedex, or USPS. Livermore Valley Arts will not be held responsible for theft of art nor damage during shipping to and from the gallery. Ship to Livermore Valley Aets: Attn Anne Giancola, 2400 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Any work that is not picked up within 1 week or is not prepared for return shipping will become the property of Livermore Valley Arts. Livermore Valley Arts does not provide insurance for work that is damaged or stolen.

Details

All work must remain up for the duration of the show.

Livermore Valley Arts will handle all sales and send payment to the artists.

If your artwork sells, there will be a 4% credit card processing fee and then 70% will go to the artist, and 30% to the gallery. Livermore Valley Arts requires artists to complete a W-9 in order to complete payment to the artist. The artist is responsible for paying all sales tax. The Gallery does not add sales tax to price, so please price accordingly. You will receive payment up to 30 days after close of the show.

Livermore Valley Arts will make every effort to promote the exhibition through invitations and other forms of publicity. Email images of the show announcement and printed postcards will be available for distribution to artist’s personal contacts.

Questions? Please email Anne Giancola at gallery@lvpac.org

We accept all media and work must hang on the wall.