A New Way to See Greater Phoenix
Artists are invited to offer fresh perspectives on the region — uncovering overlooked details, reframing familiar scenes and revealing new dimensions of life in Greater Phoenix. “A New Way to See” celebrates curiosity, reinterpretation and creative vision.
Works Might Express:
- Unseen angles: intimate, abstract or unexpected viewpoints
- Everyday moments: ordinary scenes transformed through artistic perspective
- Light and landscape: how the desert environment shifts our perception
- Personal narratives: individual experiences shaping how we see the region
- Collective vision: how diverse viewpoints create a fuller picture of Greater Phoenix
Artist Prompts:
- What do you see that others might miss?
- How does your perspective reshape a familiar place?
- What is hidden in plain sight in Greater Phoenix?
- How does your lived experience influence how you see this region?
- If someone new arrived tomorrow, what would you want them to notice?
Submission Requirements
- Must be an Arizona resident
- Only pieces available for in-person display will be considered
- Images must be submitted as JPEG files at 300 dpi (limit four per artist)
- Each submission must include a description of the piece (250 words or fewer)
- Artists may choose to make their work available for purchase. If purchased, all sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the artist
- Pieces containing profanity or nudity will not be considered
- All paintings, photography, prints, and other flat works must have a wire backing installed prior to drop-off and be ready to hang on our gallery track system
Deadline: April 3
This exhibit will not have an additional hybrid component beyond the selected pieces on display at GPEC’s downtown Phoenix office. Although the office is not open to the public, various private events bring viewers into the space. Those showcased in the physical space are welcome to visit once the installation is complete. All selected artists will be invited to attend the exhibit opening. Further details will be sent at a later time.
The exhibit is scheduled to run from May 1 – Oct. 26, 2026