Cutting Edge
CUTTING EDGE
EVENT DETAILS
GALLERY OPENING
Friday, Feb 20, 2026
1020 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cutting Edge: Art off the Wall is a bold gallery exhibition showcasing alternative and unconventional art forms. Featuring works like custom skateboard decks, metalworks, sculptural builds, and mixed-media creations, the show highlights artists who push past traditional formats and bring raw, hands-on creativity into the gallery space.
Call to Artists
SUBMIT NOW!
From custom skateboard decks to metalworks, sculptural builds, mixed-material creations, and more, this show highlights artists who push the boundaries of traditional mediums and redefine what art can be. All levels of experience are welcome to apply.
Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration. Each submission will be reviewed by an Arts Council of Kern curator to determine acceptance into the exhibition. Artwork should clearly connect with the theme of alternative forms of artwork.
An entry fee of $10 per piece applies.
Prizes will be awarded to First, Second, and Third Place winners.
Submission Deadline:
Online submissions are open now through February 13th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
We encourage creators who work in innovative, nontraditional, or exploratory mediums to share their vision with our community. Step beyond the canvas—and onto the cutting edge.
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