This is an Open National show for artists residing within the USA. Both members and non-members of Northern California Arts (NCA) may enter this show. Members enter with a reduced fee. You may join Sacramento Fine Arts and the NCA at: sacfinearts.org. Membership will not affect your acceptance to the show.
Rules: This show is open to all artists residing in the USA.
1. Age – Artists must be at least 18 years old.
2. Originality – Your entries must be original works of art created by you. Artworks created in a class, workshop or previously shown at Sacramento Fine Arts are not eligible. Any photo references should be taken by you; references from copyrighted materials of others are not allowed; however
derivative works are allowed. Artworks created by using AI are specifically not allowed; we want your creativity.
3. Substitutions – No substitutions of accepted works. The received artwork must be exactly as the submitted entry.
4. Exclusivity – Accepted works cannot be displayed or sold elsewhere from the date of submission until the end of the show.
5. Currency – Artworks must be no more than three years old from the date of completion.
6. Acceptable Media – Both 2d and 3d artworks. All traditional media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, pencil, colored pencil are allowed. Also, photography, collage, and mixed media are allowed. Printed media is only allowed for photography. No printed copies of any other artwork is allowed.
7. Content – Any works containing unacceptable subject matter as determined by the NCA board (example graphic violence) may be denied entry. If in question, please contact the show curator.
8. 2d Artwork Size – 2d artwork may not exceed 48” wide by 72” tall, including frame and matting. Hanging pieces may not exceed 30lbs.
9. Framing – Artworks of 1” or more depth (ex: Canvas) do not need to be framed; however, the edges need to be neatly painted. Cradle boards equal or greater than 1-1/4” do not need to be painted. All other 2d works must be framed with glass or plexiglass; pieces 36” or greater on the longest side must use plexiglass and not glass.
a. All accepted pieces must be ready to install.
b. Braided wire or strong plastic lines must be used for hanging.
c. All wire ends must be covered or taped such that there are no sharp points.
d. The wire must use D-rings; no nails, eyelets or sawtooth hardware.
10. 3d Artworks – Sculptures to be placed on pedestals must fit safely on a 24”x24” base or smaller. Free standing sculptures must fit within a 36”x36” square. Any pieces over 40lbs must be installed by the artist and meet fire and safety requirements. All 3d works must be stable and allow for safe viewing by gallery guests. Please contact the show curator Paul Dessau for any questions regarding these limitations before completing your application.
11. Entry – Entry is online via entrythingy and must be completed in its entirety. Your entry is considered a contract. If your work is accepted, then you commit to participate. You are responsible for correct spelling and error checking. Please make sure your images are right side up. Your submitted images can be no more than 5mb (500kb minimum) size and JPEG or JPG format with RGB color. For 2d works, one image per entry; do not include the frame (only the artwork itself is visible). For 3d works up to three images per entry is allowed.
12. Entry Fees
a. Entry fees are due on submission and are not refundable.
b. NCA Members: $20 each for 1 or 2 entries, $50 for 3 entries.
c. Non-members: $25 each for 1 or 2 entries, $60 for 3 entries.
d. All artworks must be submitted at the same time and up to 2 entries may be accepted.
13. Accepted entries – Acceptance is by the determination of the show judge; all decisions are final. Please attach the following information on the back of your artwork for receiving dropoff:
a. Title of artwork
b. Name and telephone number or email address
c. Price (all pieces must be for sale)
d. Type/category of artwork (acrylic, oil, collage, etc.)
14. Sales – Artworks must indicate a sales price or be listed as “Not for sale” (NFS). All sales will be handled by Sacramento Fine Arts which will collect a commission of 30% for members and 50% for non-members.
15. Storage – Artwork not picked up within one week of the show will be charged $5/day. Artwork left one month after show closing will become the property of NCA.
16. Liability – NCA and Sacramento fine arts will be diligent in the care of artwork but are not responsible for damage or loss. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
Awards:
Our show judge, Suzy Goodwin, is responsible for assignment of all awards and award decisions are final. Any one artist may receive at most one award. Awards for Best of Show and Categories are To Be Announced.
Shipping Instructions:
If you are remote, then you are responsible for initiating and paying for all shipping charges (both to and from if your artwork is not sold) and any crating fees. Works must have pre-paid return shipping label. If there is a delay in return shipping, NCA will call the artist. If you have shipping questions, please contact Paul Dessau at
[email protected] or phone 530-346-6078. Ship your artworks to:
Northern California Arts Inc (NCA) c/o Sac Arts
5330-B Gibbons Drive
Carmichael, CA 95608
There is a crating fee for shipped artworks. The minimum charge for each crate is $25 for one piece in a crate and $30 for two pieces in the same crate. If your artwork is received in damaged condition, you will be contacted for further instructions. We prefer USPS, FedEx or UPS for shippers.
