A Celebration of Art – Annually Featuring the High School Students of EGUSD.

CALL TO ARTISTS! – Competition Prospectus 

Reception- February 7 - Show continues through February 26, 2026

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• All artwork must be original fine art quality conceived and created solely by the entering artist.
• Artwork previously accepted into any EGFAC Competitions will not be accepted.
• EGFAC has the right to reject artwork that does not look like the digital image.
• All 2-Dimensional artwork must be framed and ready to hang, and no larger than 40”x40” including the frame.  Unframed oils/acrylics accepted only if the painting extends around edges. 3-dimensional works should be no larger than 50 pounds.
• Art can be for sale or Not for Sale.
• The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will handle all sales from the exhibition and retain a 25% commission from all sales. Artists will receive 75%.  
• NO ENTRY FEE – free to EGUSD students

SHOW DESCRIPTION – If you are an art student hoping for an opportunity to showcase your talent and receive a boost for your college application, this is the right competition for you. By receiving formal recognition through an art competition, you have concrete evidence of the level your work has achieved. Put your talents to the test and apply now! All EGUSD students in grades 9–12^th are encouraged to participate.  We would like to see art that challenges the traditional artistic expression, surprises us to make us think and articulates emotions in new and exciting ways.

JUDGE-:  Robin Johnson’s work is rooted in representation and perception. Her practice explores relationships within physical and psychological environments through merging her traditional training and digital background. Depicting familiar and memorable objects and places, she uses experiences from her past to create non-linear allegories in which the scene shifts between portraiture and narration. Her imagery reflects the iconic natural and cultural milieu of Southern California while attending to specific issues of culture, gender, and the environment. 

Robin is an Assistant Professor of Art at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA. She received her MFA in Painting from the Laguna College of Art + Design, studying under Patty Wickman, Wes Christensen, Brad Coleman, Scott Hess, and Pamela Wilson. Previously, she taught at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Loyola Marymount University, and Fullerton College. She also served as an archivist and studio assistant for noted California artist, Tony Dela.

CATEGORIES – Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture & 3D, photography, Digital Media & Graphic Design.

 (6 categories)

AWARDS - RIBBONS  - Awards announced at 5:30pm Reception night.

Overall Best of Show- $50- (1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd placements will receive ribbons in each category)

ENTRY FEE – FREE to all EGUSD High School Students. – limit 2 entries per artist. To enter go to https://elkgrovefineartscenter.org/gallery click on the 2026 competition schedule EGUSD

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition Date – February 7 through February 26

Application Deadline – January 9

Acceptance Notification – January 15th via email- be sure to use your personal email address.

Receiving Accepted works at EGFAC – January 30 & 31, 9020 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 101 Elk Grove, CA 95624 -   11am-5pm. Note- our front door is located on Walnut Avenue.

Artist Reception – February 7th, 4-7pm, at 5:30pm awards will be announced.

Pick Up Art Works – February 27 & 28 , 11am – 5 pm