BOLD AND FREE 2026

BOLD AND FREE 2026 is an online exhibition open to painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, fiber art, ceramics, and all types of fine art crafts. No film or video. The theme is "Artwork that is fearless and daring, unbound and independent." This exhibition will be presented in two forms: an online presentation in the MSA Virtual Gallery which will include the price and contact information of the artist, and a video version showing all works in the show that will remain available to view after the show closes.

Entries must be received via the CaFE application by April 1, 2026, before 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Notification of acceptance will be by email and an online list of accepted artwork entries on the MSA website. Note: Artwork previously juried into an MSA exhibition will not be accepted. Exhibition dates are April 16, 2026, through June 15, 2026. The YouTube version will remain available after that date. A virtual Zoom reception will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 5 p.m. PST.

Entry fees are $35 for three pieces of art ($30 for MSA members), with an additional $7 media fee for each additional piece up to a total of ten. Entries must include 3-10 images in JPG or JPEG format, 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side, under 5 MB. The juror is Julie Zener, an art curator and artist manager and owner of the Julie Zener Gallery and Art Advisory in San Anselmo, California. Awards: First Prize $500, Second Prize $300, Third Prize $100. Several non-monetary Honorable Mention awards may be given at the Juror's discretion. No more than 2 works by an artist will be included in the final juried selection. Artists will receive email notification of accepted artwork by April 8, 2026, by midnight PST.