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Exchange day, Mon, Jan 6, 10-12 noon
The Visual Arts Committee of the Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites you to submit your 2- and 3-dimensional art for an upcoming exhibit entitled “It’s the Journey.” The show is scheduled from January 7, 2025, through February 23, and will include an artists’ reception on Saturday, January 11, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Submission guidelines can be found on the CCA website, at www.cambriaarts.org/art-submittal-form. In short, artists are invited to submit up to four pieces each, gallery space permitting. All work that meets specified guidelines will be accepted. However, because the gallery is small and wall space limited, pieces that cannot be accommodated in person will be posted to the virtual gallery for all to enjoy. Art may be submitted for consideration online from December 30 through January 6, and delivered to the Gallery on Exchange Day, Monday, January 6, from 10:00 a.m. until noon.
Remember to calendar this exciting exhibit, submit your work reflecting the show’s theme, and bring your friends and neighbors to the opening reception on January 11. If you are able, please bring a special treat or a bottle of wine to share with our artist community and those who support them.
The Local Scene - Exchange Day
Gallery Calendar, Exchange Days and Fees 2024/2025
GALLERY CALENDAR FOR 2025
(GALLERY OPEN: TUESDAY to SUNDAY, 12-4 pm)
"Exchange Days" 2025:
(Try to upload, but please bring in your Artwork on this day!)
2025: Jan 6, Feb 24, April 28, June 30, Sept 1, Oct 27, Dec 29
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).
Reception on the first Saturday of each show:
Please consider contributing a bottle of wine or a sweet or savory treat for all guests to share.
2025
Jan/Feb Show: Jan 7 - Feb 23 (7 wks)
“The Local Scene”
Local artists are encouraged to follow this theme in any way they can imagine.
Online Submissions: Monday, Dec.30 - Jan. 6
Exchange Day: Monday, Jan. 6
Reception: Saturday, Jan 11
Mar/Apr Show: Feb 25 - Apr 27 (9 wks)
(Theme to follow) – Featured Artist: Ken Christensen
Artists: Check in later for the theme of this show.
Online Submissions: Monday, Feb 17 - 24
Exchange Day: Monday, Feb 24
Reception: Saturday, March 1
May/Jun Show: Apr 29 - June 29 (9 wks)
“A Picture is Worth 100 Words”
The CCA will invite local writers to compose a verse or a short essay to accompany each piece of artwork displayed in the Gallery. Artists are encouraged to create something that inspires!
Online Submissions: Monday, Apr. 21 - 29
Exchange Day: Monday, - Apr 28
Reception: Saturday, May 3
Jul/Aug Show: July 1 - Aug 31 (9 wks)
“Travel” - Featured Artists: Eric Oksen
Local artists are encouraged to created works that recall travel memories, far or near.
Online Submissions: Monday, Jun 23 - 30
Exchange Day: Monday, - Jun 30
Reception: Saturday, Jul 5
Sept/Oct Show: Sept 2 - Oct 26 (8 wks)
“Dusk to Dawn” – Juried show for Community Painters (Possible Juror: Frank Widman)
The Gallery is calling for pieces to depict night-time images, sunset through dawn
Online Submissions: Monday, Aug 29 - Sept 1
Exchange Day: Monday, - Sept 1
Reception: Saturday, Sept 6
Nov/Dec Show: Oct 28 - Dec 28 (9 wks)
“Small Gems & Miniatures”
This show will feature our regular Small Gem canvases, plus even smaller 2- and 3-dimensional creations by local artists.
Online Submissions: Monday, Oct 20 - 27
Exchange Day: Monday, - Oct 27
Reception: Saturday, Nov 1
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Submittal and Downloads here; Cabinets and Greeting Cards, Member Artist Station and Docent Information (below)
Please download the "Call to Artist" below to see the usual information that is on all of our "Call to Artist" postings, emails and social media.
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.
What is a Member Artist Station?
Member Artist Stations.
Member Artists can apply to be selected as one of the six artists to be featured in this area. What does it include you ask? Each artist will be designated a folding art bin with their name on it and the wall space above it. If you're a 3-dimensional artist, you can swap the art bin for four pedestals. These stations will be the responsibility of the artist for four months. That means the artist can come into the Gallery and replace artwork or rotate those pieces on the wall regularly. The art bins are 24" wide and pictured here. Often up to (10) painting art can be housed in one station plus one on the wall. $20 FEE for 2 months Show.
There is a Gallery Committee in charge of the Exhibit that will be in charge of the artist selection process. Please notify us of your interest, via email to the Gallery, and we will set up a station for you, to bring in your art on Exchange Day. Those in charge of curation will also oversee the art presentation of any given station. We want to make sure the presentation is professional and easy to view for our patrons. For more information download the application form linked below or contact the Gallery at gallery@cambriaarts.org. We will be requiring images from each of the applicants before acceptance, so please include these. Unfortunately, you will not be in the Virtual show unless you have uploaded the piece that you plan to place on the wall. Any pieces that you sell, you can replace and rotate the wall-hung piece if it sells.
You can email the form to the Gallery Manager (gallery@cambriaarts.org) or mail it to our business address at:
Cambria Center for the Arts
Attn: Gallery Manager
PO Box 184
Cambria, CA 93428
Sign up to Docent for the Gallery
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAAAE2EA1FFC70-52382922-outsideCambria 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 Nov/Dec, 2024 exhibit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAAAE2EA1FFC70-52382922-outside