When Saturday, May 2, 3-6 PM
Where New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) | 106 E Main St., Los Gatos
This event will take place outside the museum on the Civic Center Plaza. Please dress appropriately.
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, BLICK Art Materials gift certificates, and scholarships. 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!
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)
Thank you to the generous supporters of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond.
Founding Support:
Major Support:
Significant support provided by:
E. Cardinale, The Flick Family, Ginger McDonald
Meaningful support provided by:
Star One Credit Union, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, The Linda Smythe Young Artists Fund, Florence & Al Cheung, Lizabeth Yee & Scott Lefaver, Shanthi & Kumar Velu, Heritage Bank of Commerce, the Waitte Foundation, Lions Club of Los Gatos, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Marty & Deborah Johnson, and Jane Hiatt.
In-kind support provided by:
