2014 California Open Juried Exhibition

The 9th Annual 2014 California Open is a juried exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art created by emerging artists, hosted by TAG Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older working in Computer Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Print-making, Photography, and Sculpture. Accepted work will be exhibited at TAG Gallery from August 13–29, 2014, and all work will be for sale.

Eligibility requirements: Entries are limited to six pieces completed since 2010 and not previously shown at TAG Gallery. TAG artists are not eligible. All work must be original, unsold, and the artist must own the sole copyright. Hanging works are limited to 48" height and 36" width including frame and may not exceed 30 lbs. Sculptures are limited to 48" height x 20" depth and may not exceed 40 lbs. including base. Two-dimensional works on paper must be framed and under Plexiglas. Frames, mats, and wiring must be professional quality and in good condition.

Entry fee is $50 for the first three entries, with additional entries at $10 each (maximum six entries). Images must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org as JPEG files no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side, 72 ppi/dpi resolution, and 3 MB maximum file size. The 2014 Juror is Laddie John Dill. Awards include First Place: $1,000, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $300, and the Valerie Mendez Memorial Award with three Honorable Mentions. TAG Gallery retains a 50% commission on sales during the exhibition and 30 days after. There is a $60 handling charge for shipped work. Results will be emailed after July 21, 2014.