Community
I am passionate about spreading the love of art throughout my community. Whether it be through volunteering at my children’s school, hosting artistic events in person or art challenges online (or sharing about the Kids Corner at the Oakdale Morning Market - hi from the marketing team!) - my goal is to bring people together, enjoy art and inspire others to create!
Here you will find local art events and global challenges to participate in or attend. Feel free to contact me at shari@shariborba.com if you want to collaborate or to share your event !
2025 Local Events
“Be a part of something creative and exciting!
We’re inviting local and regional artists to donate original artwork for the OakdaleARTS 2025 SMALL WORKS Art Show & Fundraiser. To get you started, We will provide a small wood panel for you to express your creative talent.
Your piece will be proudly displayed and available for purchase at Gallery Custom Framing starting May 29th. All proceeds will go to OakdaleARTS. It’s a great chance to showcase your art, connect with the community, and support future murals and creative events. Your contribution will help make a lasting impact on our community’s creative landscape!”
Hosted by: Oakdale Arts
Deadline to Enter: May 22, 2025 (Can Submit Early!
See Form for Guidelines or click link below.
Event Date: May 29, 2025 at 5-7pm
Location: Gallery Custom Framing - 132 N. Third Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
Instagram Art Challenges
🌸 #MothersMayChallenge25 🌸 May 5th - 13th 🌸
Read rules below 👇🏻
✏️Hi friends. Excited to announce that I will be joining cohosting the Mother’s May Challenge this year! This drawing challenge is all about giving tribute to amazing mothers of all types (mom-to-bes, new moms, foster moms or a mother figure & Animal Moms) and to spread some extra love around Mother’s Day. 🌸🫶🏼❤️
🩷 I know that Mothers Day can be a really hard day for a lot of different reasons, so if you feel like you need to sit this one out, that’s totally ok - OR, if it inspires you to create, no matter what that looks like - welcome. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone will create this year! 💗
👉🏻 PROMPTS:
🫶🏼🐾May 5-7: Animal Mom + Daisies
🫱🏼🫲🏽🏠May8-10: Home + Ranunculus
🌷📸 May 11-13: Sweet Memories + Wildflowers
👉🏻 RULES:
🌸 Free to interpret in any way
🌸 Post your work + prompts list
🌸 Use our hashtag #MothersMayChallenge and #MothersMayChallenge25
🌸 Tag all hosts in post & caption (on Instagram)
Past Events
Easter Egg Coloring Contest - Now Closed
Hosted by: Shari Borba Designs in collaboration with Story Books & Toys!
Deadline to Enter: April 22, 2025
Winners picked on April 22, 2025 at 6pm.
Announcement on Facebook on April 23rd.
Winners of the $25 gift card are: Kylie, Carla, Sawyer and Jordan.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and shared their incredible creativity! We loved seeing your colorful, quirky, and creative egg designs you sent in. Be back soon with the next creative contest!
DRAW THIS IN YOUR STYLE - CLOSED
Here’s how to join in:
❤️ Redraw my illustration in your style
❤️ Post the original on the 2nd slide
❤️ Tag me @shariborba_designs
❤️ Use the hashtag #SBDdtiys
❤️ Optional: Share in stories, tag friends, or comment below to spread the word! (Not required, but so appreciated!)
You can change the pose, colors, or medium—just keep it recognizable!
Deadline to be included in my favorites: May 1st!
I’ll share favorites in my Instagram stories throughout the week and do a round-up post afterward. I’m SO excited to see your beautiful interpretations—thank you again for being part of this community!
Mix and March Challenge - NOW CLOSED.
🌸It’s very simple: use the lists we’ve prepared to make four drawings. There are three lists—Flowers, Countries, and Activities—that you can mix and match however you like to make a spring-themed piece. You can pick one element from each list, combine two lists, use multiple elements from the same list… there are no rules!
🌸Post your artwork following the schedule, and tag the hosts in both the caption and the images for a better chance to be featured.
🌸If you feel inspired, feel free to use the lists for more than four illustrations!
🌸Use the hashtag #mixandmarch25
When:
March 7th - March 26th