20th National Juried Exhibition

Axis Gallery invites submissions to its 20th National Juried Exhibition, featuring juror Nancy Lim, Associate Curator at SFMOMA. Accepted artworks will be displayed at the gallery in downtown Sacramento from August 1–31, 2025, with a reception on the evening of August 8.

Open to all artists residing in the U.S. Contemporary original 2D and 3D work in any medium is eligible, including painting, print, drawings, video, photography, and digital images. Work must be original, produced within the last two years, and not previously shown at Axis Gallery. 2D work should not exceed 48" in the longest dimension when framed. 3D work is limited to 36" and not more than 60 lbs. Video work must be 5 minutes or shorter for rotation on a 60" gallery monitor, or artists may provide and install their own equipment (monitors no larger than 30" diagonal). If audio is integral to the work, provide headphones for viewers. Complex installations will be included at the discretion of the juror and gallery.

Entry fee is $40 for three images/videos, with additional entries at $10 each (limit 6 total submissions). Submit up to 6 images and 3 videos as JPEG files following CaFÉ guidelines. Notification of selected artists will be sent mid-June. Gallery-ready artwork must arrive by July 27, 2025. The gallery retains 40% commission on any work sold. Work will be insured while at Axis Gallery but not during transit. Unsold artworks will be returned after the exhibition closes. Cash awards and a printed exhibition catalog will be provided.