8th Annual Sanchez Art Center 50|50 Show

The 8th Annual Sanchez Art Center 50|50 Show invites California artists age 18 and over to create 50 small works (6" x 6") over 50 days. Each artist chooses a theme for their series and uses a single medium throughout. Creation of works begins June 6 and ends July 25, 2016. The exhibition runs August 26 – September 18, 2016.

Eligibility is limited to California artists age 18 and over. Entry deadline is Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. The entry fee is $25 (non-refundable). An additional $75 participation fee is due upon acceptance to cover materials and exhibition expenses. Applicants must submit 3 artwork images in the medium they will use. Images must be no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side, under 5 MB, and have a resolution of 72 ppi/dpi. Applicants must state their proposed theme (10 words or less) and describe their medium.

Sanchez Art Center will furnish each artist with 50 unprimed non-archival medium-density fiberboard (MDF) panels, 6" x 6" with nail holes pre-drilled, hanging supplies, and installation templates. All fine art visual media are accepted. Artists may prime and paint on panels, or attach canvas, drawings, or watercolor paper. 3D sculptures may be attached to wall-mounted panels or stand on SAC-approved shelves. All works must fit in allocated space of 6" x 6" x 6". Artists are responsible for hanging and taking down their own works on scheduled dates. All artwork must be delivered and installed between 1 and 5 pm on Saturday August 20, Sunday August 21, or Monday August 22. The 50 panels will be hung unframed, 7 high and 7 across, with 1" between panels. Allow 3 hours to install.

All artworks will be for sale. All works of an individual artist must have the same price, except the 50th piece if framed. Pricing guideline is $50 to $175 each (not mandatory); minimum price is $35. SAC will process sales and sales tax and will take a 30% commission. Buyers take their purchases at time of sale. Each artist will prepare an 8.5" x 11" bio and artist statement to hang next to their exhibit. Artists will be encouraged to gallery sit from 1 to 3 pm or 3 to 5 pm for one day during the show. Juror: Brian Gross, founder of Brian Gross Fine Art.