Call for Artists
An Eye Opener
Online Submissions

An Eye Opener
Exchange Day

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Submittal and Downloads; Cabinets and Greeting Cards, Docent Information (below)
Please download the pdf "CALL TO ARTISTS" below to see:
- Eligibility
- How to Submit
- Wiring Guidelines
- Info About Sales
FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL OF THE SHOWS:
Non-Juried Show: 2D Members $10, Non-Members $15, volunteers $5, per entry
Juried Show: Members $15, Non-Members $30 for cash prizes, and the juror. There is no discount for volunteers.
Small Gems: Members FREE with canvas purchase, No Canvas: Members $5, Non-Members $10, 20% commission.
Cabinets: Members $15, Non-Members $25 per show, Volunteers $10 (only 6 available).
3D Pedestals: smaller than 12 x 12: Members $5, Non-Members $10, volunteers $3 per item (only 10 spots).
3D Pedestals: larger than 12 x 12: Members $10, Non-Members $15, volunteers $5 per item (only 4 spots).
Cabinet/Shelf Artwork
In the CCA physical Gallery only
ENTRY FEE:
CCA Members $15, Volunteers $10, Non-Members $25 for 2 month show.
IMPORTANT DATES:
The cabinet is rented for the duration of the exhibit detailed above.
ELIGIBILITY:
We currently have four cabinets and two shelf units available for artwork. These are available on a first-come first-serve basis at this time. If more artists wish to show their work they will be placed on a wait list until the following exhibit..
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK:
Notify our Cabinet Coordinator, Marjorie Zlotowitz at Gallery@cambriaarts.org to let her know you are interested in showing your work in a cabinet. Download the submission form linked below and fill it out in its entirety before bringing your work into the Gallery. You will be informed in advance of Exchange Day if you have been accepted to show.
REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW:
For all requirements to show please read the Gallery Exhibit Guidelines (Conspectus) linked on this page.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY:
This is an exhibit in our our physical gallery only.
Artists are responsible for the following:
- Bring the submitted artwork to the gallery on the designated exchange day date.
- Bring your completed entry form (see link below) on the designated Exchange Day date.
- Make payment before setting up the cabinet space.
- The artist will be responsible for setting up their own cabinet, but the Gallery Committee has the right to make changes.
INFORMATION ABOUT SALES:
All items must be for sale.
CCA will keep 30% commission on each piece sold.
Monies for artwork sold will be mailed to the artist before the end of the following month.
Contact the Gallery with any questions – Gallery@cambriaarts.org
Greeting Card Artists
Member artists at Cambria Center for the Arts can add greeting cards to our racks for sale. Simply fill out the Greeting Card Entry form linked below and present it to the Coordinator on Exchange Day, which is listed above in the "Our Next Gallery Exhibit" section.
GREETING CARD REQUIREMENTS:
- Artist must be a member of the CCA.
- The artist must complete the Greeting Card Entry Form and submit it to the Gallery Take-in Coordinator prior to adding Greeting Cards to the racks.
- Cards must be standard sizes that will fit in the card racks easily: nothing larger than 5" x 7" envelope, and nothing smaller than 4 3/8" x 5 3/4" envelope.
- Cards must be professionally presented in the correct size plastic sleeve that closes at one end.
- Assortments can be offered in a plastic see-through box that adheres to the same size constraints listed above.
- Each card or card box must have a sticker listing the artist's name and price.
- No more than 50 cards per artist may be brought in at one time.
- Artists are responsible for managing their own cards, including replacement when the cards are running low.
For more information, download the Entry Form linked below.
Sign up to Docent for the Gallery
Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery hosts some of the best art on the Central Coast. Our doors can only remain open if we have enough people signed up to docent. The responsibilities include sales, helping visitors with questions about the art and artists, offering dates and times for other CCA events, and generally keeping the Gallery looking sharp.
To volunteer to join us, please email Sheri.Parisian@CambriaArts.org. We will be so glad to have you!! No art experience is needed! Come in and make new friends! And enjoy our receptions and shows!
The Gallery is currently open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Artists who are participating in the current or coming exhibit are required to sign up for one (4-hour) time slot, but we could always use more volunteers to fill more openings. Let us know what you can do!
Featured artists are required to sign up for 4 -time slots during the time of their exhibit, which often helps sell their work.
Training is available by appointment with Hank Friedman at: friedmanhank@gmail.com. You can also receive information on who to contact on Exchange Day.
Select the following link to sign up for a time slot position during the March/April 2025 exhibit: