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Please download the pdf "Call to Artists Downloadable" 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 per entry - for cash prizes. There is no discount for volunteers.

Small Gems: Members FREE with canvas purchased from CCA; No CCA canvas purchase: Members $5, Non-Members $10 (reduced CCA commission: 20%).

Cabinets: Members $15, Non-Members $30 per show, Volunteers $10 (only 6 available).

3D Pedestals: Members $10, Non-Members $25, Volunteers $5 per pedestal.

Portfolio Original Art Bin:  Members/Volunteers $3, Non-Members $6 - per entry (Limit 5)

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE - REMAINING SHOWS AND IMPORTANT DATES:

“Fly Away Home” - Featured Artist: Rone Prinz
Jan/Feb Show:  Dec 30 - Mar 1
Avian world theme is to be followed. 
Online Submissions: Monday, Dec. 22 - Dec. 29
Exchange Day: Monday, Dec. 29
Reception: Saturday, Jan 3 

“In the Studio / Out on Location” - Featured Artist: Art Sherwyn
Mar/Apr Show:  Mar 3 - Apr 26
Theme that is suggested by the Featured Artist’s title is optional
Online Submissions: Monday, Feb 23 - Mar 2
Exchange Day: Monday, Mar 2
Reception: Saturday, March 7 

“Still…” – Juried Show
May/Jun Show: Apr 28 - June 28
Still Waters; Still Life; Still There - open to your interpretation


Online Submissions: Monday, Apr. 20 - 27
Exchange Day: Monday, Apr 27
Reception: Saturday, May 2 

“It’s the Journey” - Featured Artist: George Scribner
Jul/Aug Show: June 30 - Aug 30 
Theme that is suggested by the Featured Artist’s title is optional
Online Submissions: Monday, Jun 22 - 29
Exchange Day: Monday, Jun 29
Reception: Fri, Jul 3 or Sun. Jul 5 (Sat. is Jul 4) Check back closer to the date

“Mix It Up!” - Mixed Media
Sept/Oct Show: Sept 1 - Nov 1
We are focusing on Mixed Media. Painters - try mixing it up
Online Submissions: Monday, Aug 24 - Aug 31
Exchange Day: Monday, Aug 31
Reception: Saturday, Sept 5 

“Fiber Art”  
Nov/Dec Show: Nov 3 - Dec 27 
We’re hoping our artists explore this medium. Check back later to see if it’s optional.
Online Submissions: Monday, Oct 26 - Nov 2
Exchange Day: Monday, Nov 2
Reception: Saturday, Nov 7

In the CCA physical Gallery only

ENTRY FEE:
CCA Members $15, Volunteers $10, Non-Members $30 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

New for 2026! Portfolio pieces are now accepted at the Gallery.

ENTRY FEE:


CCA Members/Volunteers $3, Non-Members - $6 - per entry. Limit 5

IMPORTANT DATES:


The Portfolio Bins are rented for the duration of the exhibit detailed above.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK:


Download the Entry Form (link below). Fill it out in its entirety before bringing your work into the Gallery.
Once at the Gallery on Exchange Day (date should be listed above) with your completed form and  work, you will have an opportunity to pay the entry fee and then place your artwork in a bin. Bins will be shared, if needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW:

• Artwork must be a signed original. Photography must have original signature.
• Artwork may not exceed 16”x 20”. It must have a foam board backing (or an equivalent) of the same size and inserted into a clear sleeve or envelope.
• Artwork is to have artist’s name, title, medium and price on the back.
• For all requirements to show please read the Gallery Exhibit Guidelines (Conspectus) linked on this page.

ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY:


• 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 art in the bin.

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.


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.

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. We are so pleased to announce that we now have a team of Dedicated Docents who will be covering our Gallery for all sales. We no longer ask entering artists to work in our Gallery! However, if you are interested, you can become a Dedicated Docent with training. 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. If you are interested in becoming a part of our dedicated team please contact Hank: friedmanhank@gmail.com. 

The Gallery is currently open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Here is the link to the present show:

www.signupgenius.com/Small-Gems-Nov-Dec

Small Gems - Oct. 28 - Dec. 28, 2025