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ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony

  • NUMU New Museum Los Gatos 106 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 United States (map)

When Saturday, May 2, 3-6 PM
Where New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) | 106 E Main St., Los Gatos
Cost Free!
We need our community’s help to put on this event. Volunteer!

Join us to celebrate the talented exhibiting high school artists and the announcement of the award recipients of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond. We invite the community to honor the emerging artists’ accomplishments, explore the exhibition, and enjoy art activities.

NUMU is pleased to award over $10,000 in cash prizes, scholarships, and University Art gift certificates. During the event, we'll be announcing this year's award recipients. 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Judge's Recognition will be awarded in each of the 8 artistic categories (painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art, and video/animation), as well as a Best in Show, Staff Choice, and People's Choice Award.

Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Saturday, May 2, 4 PM (limit one vote per visitor per day). Starting May 2, People's Choice Award voting will be reserved only for those who pre-register for the Awards Ceremony.

One talented student demonstrating exceptional artistic merit will be awarded the “Mike and Alyce Parsons Best in Show Scholarship.” This scholarship of $5,000 will be paid directly to the college of their choice.

Volunteer

This is our biggest event of the year and we would love your support in making it possible!

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Schedule

3 PM Doors Open
4 PM People’s Choice Voting Closes (Voting on May 2 is reserved for those who pre-register.)
4 PM Exhibiting Artist Group Photo (on plaza)
4:15 PM Program Begins
5:30 PM Award Recipient Group Photo (on stage)

Learn more
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Earlier Event: April 5
Free First Sunday (April 2026)
Later Event: May 3
Free First Sunday (May 2026)