CarnegieArtsCenter Competitions / Calls for Entry
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Valley Focus: En Plein Air
VALLEY FOCUS: en plein air
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Application Deadline: 12/5/2026
The annual Valley Focus exhibition in spring 2027 is a celebration of painting en plein air! Trough this open call for entries, we expect to identify 10-15 artists and include their work in a group exhibition in our beautiful Ferrari Gallery. The exhibition will be on view from February 16 – May 22, 2027.
View the complete prospectus on our website for details and deadlines: https://carnegieartsturlock.org/discover/opportunities/exhibit-opportunities/
About Faces
About Faces
This juried exhibition will highlight artists who capture the uniqueness of faces & figures. Selected by juror Don Hall, an artist well known in the Central Valley for his self-portraits, the exhibition will feature approximately 50 works displayed throughout all three floors of the CAC. We expect to see a wide variety of media and styles that convey personalities, emotions & histories.
Submission Details
Works that have previously been exhibited at the Carnegie Arts Center will not be accepted. Figures, in addition to just faces, will be acceptable if clothed. Entries should all be submitted online through SmarterEntry.com. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $20 for the first piece, $15 for each additional entry. CAC Members should use the promo code CAC when paying for entries to receive a $5 discount on each entry; for information on becoming a member, visit our website: CarnegieArtsTurlock.org. Membership status will be confirmed prior to acceptance of submissions using the discount.
Visit the CAC website for a complete copy of the prospectus, including all rules, restrictions, and deadlines.
Garden Party @ The Greenery 2026
The Garden Party at the Greenery, taking place Saturday, September 26, from 6-9 p.m., will feature a fine art exhibition and sale of works by artists from across our region, along with music, food, wine & beer — all in the lush setting of The Greenery Nursery & Garden Shop in downtown Turlock. The proceeds from this unique fundraising event support the operation of the Carnegie Arts Center, our premier regional arts center. The Garden Party Art Exhibition is a non-juried, all-inclusive venue to promote the work of regional artists in a variety of media.
You are invited to submit up to 4 pieces of original art for gallery areas situated throughout The Greenery’s beautiful grounds. The entry fee is $20 per piece; members of the Carnegie Arts Center may use the promo code CAC to receive a $5 discount on the per item fee.
Artists who submit 2 or more works for the exhibition will receive one complimentary ticket to attend the event. We encourage you to join us at the event to promote your work and spread the joy of collecting original art.
Please download and review the complete details from our website about what is requred for participation, including easels/pedestals to display your work, delivery and pick up dates & times, and more.
Carnegie Art Showcase 2026
Call for Entries
Deadline: May 30, 2026
The annual Carnegie Art Showcase will take place this summer in the Ferrari Gallery of the Carnegie Arts Center in Downtown Turlock. This exhibition will be the finest showcase in the Central Valley for new work by California artists in a variety of media.
On view July 7 – August 29, 2026
Fees
Each artist may enter up to six (6) works. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $20 per work; CAC members should use the promo code CAC when submitting payment to receive a $5 discount per entry. Membership status will be verified before work can be accepted.
Media
Works in all media may be entered. No size restrictions. Artists with works requiring assembly may be asked to assist in installation if accepted.
Judges
John Karl Claes, Painter https://www.johnkarlclaes.com
Monique Wales, Printmaker https://redtailmews.com
Matthew Warner-Davies, Sculptor https://matthewwarnerdavies.com
Awards
Best of Show: $750
Two Awards of Excellence: $300 each
Four Awards of Merit: $150 each
Six Honorable Mention Awards: $50 each
Notification
Artists will be notified in an email by close of business on June 12, 2026, whether their entries have been selected for the exhibition.
Please download the full prospectus from the CAC website for complete rules, deadliines, and details.
http://carnegieartsturlock.org/discover/opportunities/exhibit-opportunities/