GROOVES Album Art Tribute Show
Submission Page

“Grooves” is a vibrant group exhibition celebrating the enduring power of album art—those iconic covers that shaped how we see and hear music. Featuring artists from the Bay Area and beyond, across painting, illustration, and mixed media, the show pays homage to the visual world of album covers, all work is in a 12”x12” format. Each piece reimagines a beloved album cover, drawing inspiration not only from the original artwork but from the emotions, stories, and soundtracks behind the music itself.

This tribute show explores how album art becomes part of our cultural memory: the bold graphics, symbolic imagery, and distinctive styles that defined entire eras of music. From classic rock and hip-hop to punk, pop, jazz, and experimental sound, “Grooves” highlights the deep connection between visual art and musical experience—how the artwork on the outside can shape the way we feel about the music within.

With fresh interpretations, nostalgic references, and contemporary twists, “Grooves” invites viewers to rediscover the albums that moved them, and to experience the creative dialogue between sound and image anew.

Submission Details:
Each artist will be given a 12 x 12 x 3/4 inch panel or canvas to work on (free) artists may also use their own panels or canvas providing the dimensions are 12 x 12 inches

Artwork should be a homage to the album art as well as the music, not a totally new and redesigned album cover ignoring the existing artwork.

All mediums are allowed except AI generated imagery

Submitted work should be an example of the style you intend to use when creating your final piece. It is not necessary to create your final piece until you are accepted into the show.