YSA Competitions / Calls for Entry
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Open to Eastern Madera County artists to participate in this exciting community beautification and fundraising event!
This year, we’re expanding possibilities: art can be created in any medium as long as it can be photographed and formatted for printing. All submissions must adhere to the 1x2 aspect ratio (e.g., 10”x20” or 12” x 24”). minimum 6x12”, maximum 18x36”. Must be vertical orientation.
Key Details:
Submission Deadline: Submit a high-quality JPEG of your artwork by March 20thYou may submit up to 3 pieces.
Accepted Artwork Drop-Off: Deliver accepted pieces to the Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits on Saturday, March 29th or Sunday, March 30th 12-3 PM
(art should not be framed at this time so we can photograph it).
Compensation: All accepted artwork will receive a $50 award and will be printed onto banners featuring the artist’s name. (Award given at drop off along with a photograph of each artist with banner for promotions).
Art Banner Auction: Save the date for the auction event on Saturday, November 15th, 5-8 PM. Each artist receives free admission.
Additional Opportunities:
Original Art Sales: This year, all original artwork will be available for sale at the auction, with 50% of proceeds going to the artist and 50% to the
Eastern Madera County Foundation, Beautification Committee.
Promotion: Banners will showcase the artist’s name and be featured in the Art Banner Trail Map, marketing materials and on the website.
Please note: Not all banners will be selected for printing, but all original artwork is eligible for inclusion in the auction soirée. (framed, wired and ready to hang)
To participate, please include the following in your submission:
Your name, contact infomation
Your artist social links and/or website
Your desired town for the banner display
A JPEG of your artwork once completed
Submit your entries by March 20th.
The 5th Annual "Visions of Self" is an international juried art exhibition for female artists.
The show is open to all artists who identify as female, with work accepted in all media. No shipping required. Visions of Self exhibits online at MettaGallery.com beginning March 1, 2025 for Women's History Month.
"Visions of Self" can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Work must be your own, and each artist will have the opportunity to add a Vision Statement that will be displayed along with your piece.
Four prizes are awarded for the show:
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $100 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $50 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $25 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Judges: Barbara Liss, visual artist and Alison Bailey, art educator.
Dates:
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: by February 10, 2025
Show begins March 1st, 2025 to coincide with Women’s History Month. Ribbons announced on March 1st.
YSA Members: contact us for $5 discount code
For questions or more information, join our Facebook Group: Women's Voices, Women's Vision