Events: 13th Annual Art Palette Contest

November 3, 2025

Calling All Artists!

ValleyCAST is getting ready for the 13th Annual Art Palette Contest. This community Favorite event features artists of all ages and abilities who have transformed an ordinary wooden art palette into a unique work of art. Anything goes! Paint, stencil, stamp, write, cut, tissue paper, decoupage, burn, collage. Whatever inspires you to create!

Palettes must be purchased at the Heritage Gallery in Whitinsville starting November 3, 2025 while supplies lasts. There are a limited number of slots to participate in the exhibit, with 100 palettes available for purchase. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, so get yours now and get a head start on your creation!

Registration Information

Participants must submit a completed registration form and a $15 non-refundable submission fee when picking up a palette at the Heritage Gallery. Sorry, but we cannot hold palettes for any unregistered patrons. The Heritage Gallery will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM or by appointment. Registration forms can be downloaded below and will also be available at the gallery. Contact cristi.collari@openskycs.org for more details.

Individual Registration Form: Download Here!

Multiple Palettes Registration Form: Download Here!

Categories and Prizes

Gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes from March 5, 2026 - April 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on April 8, 2026 and they will receive gift cards!

Adults Ages 20+: 1st Place $300 | 2nd Place $200 | 3rd Place $100

Teenagers Ages 13- 19: 1st Place $100 | 2nd Place $75 | 3rd Place $50

Children Ages 12 and under: 1st Place $75 | 2nd Place $50 | 3rd Place $25

Important Dates

Palettes are available for purchase

November 3, 2025 until all 100 submissions are registered

Artwork Drop-Off

February 17 - February 20, 2026

Opening Reception

Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5pm - 7:30pm

Voting Ends

Friday, April 3, 2026