Alatheia Center for Equine-Assisted Therapies

The Courageously Created Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction is a juried, in-person exhibition and benefit auction held April 24, 2027, at the new Alatheia Center for Equine-Assisted Therapies Arena in Wenatchee, Washington. Alatheia changes lives with the healing power of horses, providing equine-assisted services for children and adults with disabilities, as well as for veterans and first responders navigating trauma. This event unites courage and creativity through the healing power of horses and the arts while raising vital funds to build a dedicated space to serve the mental health needs of veterans and first responders as they navigate post traumatic stress recovery.

The juried show will award cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place winners, along with three honorable mentions.

Artists are invited to submit 1–3 original, stunning artworks, sized from 8" x 10" to 36" x 24".

Don't miss your chance to shine!

The Courageously Created Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction is a juried, in-person event held Saturday, April 24, 2027, at the Alatheia Center for Equine-Assisted Therapies Arena in Wenatchee, WA.

Alatheia changes lives with the healing power of horses. We provide equine-assisted services for children and adults with physical, developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities; veterans and first responders working through trauma; and adults with disabilities building life and transferable work skills. Through these three pillar programs, Alatheia fosters empowerment, resilience, independence, and belonging.

This Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction celebrates courage and creativity while serving a greater purpose: to raise funds to build a dedicated space to serve the mental health needs of veterans and first responders as they navigate post-traumatic stress recovery. By participating, artists and patrons directly help veterans and first responders access the vital services they need in a safe, welcoming, and healing space.

Saturday evening will feature an exclusive Opening Reception & Benefit Auction expected to draw a large community crowd.

Our Juror will present awards on Saturday evening to the first-place ($1000.00), second-place ($600.00), and third-place ($250.00) winners, along with three honorable mentions.

We are now accepting submissions of original works of art, all subject matter, genres, and styles. All art must be appropriate for all ages. The juror will select and ultimately curate an eclectic array of original artwork. The submission deadline is March 15th, 2027. 

Meet the Team of “Courageously Created”

Diann Kincaid is the passionate advocate who envisioned the Alatheia's Courageously Created Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction. As an artist at heart, she aims to inspire unity between courage and creativity through the healing power of horses and the arts. Please visit Diann's website to learn more. www.diannkincaid.com 

Award-winning artist Nena Howell has been selected as our featured artist and jury member.

Nena Howell is a contemporary visual artist based in Washington State. Working primarily in oil, her art bridges ancestral heritage and contemporary expression, weaving Northwest Coast Tlingit formline and Ukrainian roots with the fluid movement of abstract expressionism. Howell’s work has been featured in juried museum and gallery exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest. She is represented by Gallery 110 in downtown Seattle, maintains her working studio in Wenatchee, and will serve as Vice President for Women Painters of Washington's centennial year.

Daria Land, Alatheia’s Director of Marketing & Development, brings her background in media and advertising to the 3rd Annual Courageously Created Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction. She leads communications and marketing as Alatheia prepares for phase two of its “Double the Capacity” campaign, focused on creating a dedicated space for equine-assisted mental health services for veterans and first responders.

CCFAS Event Schedule

• Entries must be submitted via CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) by midnight on March 15, 2027.
• We are looking for landscapes, still life, abstracts, livestock, Western art, equine, and plein air artwork, etc.
• Each submission should be appropriate for every age. The juror will be the sole judge of appropriateness.
• Submissions must be original works using permitted mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastels, charcoal, and ink (no reproductions of any kind).
• Mixed media and triptychs are not permitted.
• No digital art, encaustic, crafts, sculpture, or photography.
• Minimum size is 8" x 10", and the maximum size is 36" x 24" (864 square inches). Framed artwork must not exceed 36" x 24".
• Works must be framed or on gallery-wrapped canvases, correctly wired, and ready to hang.
• Frames
  • Solid wood construction
  • Floater frames accepted
  • Gallery-wrapped canvases with clean edges and sides are accepted.
  • Frames must not exceed 3" in width.
  • Maximum frame size may not exceed 36" in either direction.
  • Improperly framed pieces or those unsuitable for hanging will be returned.

Art Sales:

Your art has the power to change lives. By contributing to Alatheia's Courageously Created Fine Art Show & Benefit Auction, you’re not only sharing your creativity with the community, you’re helping Alatheia expand capacity and eliminate the waitlist so more children, adults, veterans, and first responders can experience the healing power of horses. To ensure strong bidding and meaningful proceeds, auction starting bids will be set below the full retail value you provide (approximately 35–40%), encouraging lively participation while honoring the worth of your work. Every sale is split 50/50 between the artist and Alatheia, making your art both a celebration of creativity and a gift of hope to those waiting for service

• All artwork selected for this exhibition must be available for sale.
• The final sale price will be the highest bid, and sales will be split 50/50, with 50% of the proceeds awarded to the artist and 50% supporting Alatheia, as this juried show is also a nonprofit benefit auction.
• Starting auction bids will be set at approximately 35–40% of the retail value you provide. This helps encourage active bidding while honoring the value of your work.
• A predetermined and realistic fair market value must be provided for each piece submitted for judging and exhibition. Please note: significantly overpriced artwork may not be accepted by the juror. Suggested retail pricing: $850–$3,000.
• Provide a signed certificate of appreciation and value.
• Once submitted, sales prices will remain consistent throughout the show and auction.
• The artist’s share of sales will be issued via check, mailed within three weeks of the show’s close.

For artists who feel inspired to donate 100% of the sale of a piece, your generosity will make an even greater impact. A full donation directly supports Alatheia, ensuring that more children, adults, veterans, and first responders can access equine-assisted services when they need them most. In gratitude, Alatheia will reimburse your CaFÉ Call fee, highlight your contribution on our website and social media, and present you with a signed certificate of appreciation recognizing both your artistry and your gift.

Jurying Process:

• A non-refundable online application fee of $30 will be collected from each artist who submits their work.
• Please submit recent artwork created within the last two years. Images should be in JPEG or PNG format, with a minimum dimension of 1200 pixels on the longest side. If your artwork is framed, please submit the images without the frame. For further clarification on image submission guidelines, please review the CaFÉ guidelines.
• To apply for the show, submit images of 1–3 original works that will be available for sale, providing one image per piece. Each artwork will be evaluated individually, rather than as a group. If the submitted works demonstrate a cohesive theme, we may consider including all pieces as part of the exhibition and auction.
• Acceptance notifications for works and/or artists will be announced via CaFÉ and/or emailed no later than March 29, 2026.
• Selected Out-of-Town Artists: Ship artwork to Diann Kincaid, c/o Cascade Valley Inn, 56 Mountainside Dr, Cashmere, WA 98815, to be received no later than April 16, 2027. Website: www.diannkincaid.com
• A pre-paid return shipping label must be included with the artwork.
• Artists are encouraged to use commercially manufactured artists'/strongboxes, such as FedEx, StrongBox by Airfloat Systems, or Masterpak. NO PEANUTS or similar loose packing materials are permitted. Shipping containers will be returned to the artists after the show at the artist's expense using a pre-paid return shipping label.
• Alatheia is not responsible for any damage that may occur during shipment. Please provide insurance for both to and from labels.

Deliver uncrated artwork to …..Diann Kincaid c/o Cascade Valley Inn, 56 Mountainside Dr, Cashmere, WA 98815.

• Hand-delivered work may be removed after Saturday show hours on April 24, at 9:00 PM.