Veteran Voices Now

The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) is seeking original artworks created by U.S. military veterans. Artworks must not have been previously exhibited at monca. Giclée prints of original art and AI-generated work will not be accepted.

Eligibility is limited to U.S. military veterans residing in Northern California, defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border. Entry fee is $15 for the first entry and $10 for each additional entry, with a maximum of 8 entries. All fees are non-refundable. Work samples should include 1-8 images and 0-3 videos. The museum's exhibition committee, comprised of professional artists and art collectors, will select works for the exhibition. Artists whose work is not accepted will not receive refunds.

Accepted work must be delivered ready to hang or display. Wall-hung work must be fitted with framing wire for the museum's cable and hook system; sawtooth hangers will be disqualified. Three-dimensional work must fit on a pedestal (which monca can provide) or the artist may provide other means of display. All work must be dry and clean, with the artist's name, phone number, and title on the back. The entry deadline is August 22, 2025. Jury results will be notified by email on or before September 15, 2025. Artwork delivery is October 2-5 and October 9-12, 2025 during museum hours (11am-5pm). The exhibition opens October 16, 2025, with a reception on October 17, 6-8pm, and closes November 30, 2025. Artwork pickup is November 30 at 5pm or during museum hours December 4-7 and December 11-14. Works left beyond December 14 will be assessed a storage fee of $5 per piece per day (Thursday-Sunday). Works remaining beyond January 15, 2026 will become property of monca. Postage, packaging, and shipping insurance are the artist's responsibility. If work is shipped back, the artist must provide a pre-paid mailing label. monca will not be responsible for loss or damage in shipment.