The Black & White Show
Organization:
Sacramento Fine Arts Center
Location
Carmichael, CA
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
June 18, 2026
This show is open to all media. Submissions must be black, white, and grey scale. No color, including framing will be accepted.
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The show judge is Karen Burns.
Karen Burns is a representational, classic painter with a twist! She especially enjoys showcasing vintage pieces and everyday objects that have been worn by time often placing them in a more contemporary composition. It is the history of an item that holds her attention. She began in the art world as a professional photographer teaching still life for many years. It was rare to see her without a camera in hand, but over time it was replaced with a paintbrush. Photography honed Karen’s skills for composition, but she found that painting allowed her to further explore color and texture. So began the journey of working in oils. Karen’s works have been in National and International Juried Exhibitions across the country — American Artists Professional League Grand National Exhibitions in New York City, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, the International Guild of Realism, as well as local juried shows. She is very proud that six of her paintings have been in NOAPS Best of America Exhibitions earning her the title of Signature Member Artist. Karen has had the honor of being a judge for the local PBS KVIE Annual Art Auction as well as a judge for Placer Arts Association.
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The show judge is Karen Burns.
Karen Burns is a representational, classic painter with a twist! She especially enjoys showcasing vintage pieces and everyday objects that have been worn by time often placing them in a more contemporary composition. It is the history of an item that holds her attention. She began in the art world as a professional photographer teaching still life for many years. It was rare to see her without a camera in hand, but over time it was replaced with a paintbrush. Photography honed Karen’s skills for composition, but she found that painting allowed her to further explore color and texture. So began the journey of working in oils. Karen’s works have been in National and International Juried Exhibitions across the country — American Artists Professional League Grand National Exhibitions in New York City, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, the International Guild of Realism, as well as local juried shows. She is very proud that six of her paintings have been in NOAPS Best of America Exhibitions earning her the title of Signature Member Artist. Karen has had the honor of being a judge for the local PBS KVIE Annual Art Auction as well as a judge for Placer Arts Association.