Community Art Banner Project

Celebrating 250 Years of American Spirit Through Art

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• Submit Banner art by April 3
• Accepted art drop-off on April 11th
• Art Banner Auction Friday, November 6 at the Oakhurst Community Center

Eastern Madera County artists are invited to submit original artwork celebrating 250 years of American heritage through a local lens. Selected designs will be reproduced on outdoor banners displayed throughout Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Bass Lake, and North Fork, transforming our communities into a public gallery while supporting beautification and the arts.

Art can be created in any medium as long as it can be photographed and formatted for printing. All submissions must adhere to the 1×2 aspect ratio (e.g., 10”x20” or 12” x 24”). minimum 12”, maximum 36”. Must be vertical orientation.

Key Details:

• Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3rd. Please submit a high-quality JPEG* of your artwork (max 3) to client.smarterentry.com/YSA. (800 X 1600px max 5mb) *Note: Paintings will be re-photographed and selected photography/digital images will need to be re-submitted maximum high resolution into a dropbox account. (300dpi – 6000x12000px, max 50mb)

• Accepted Artwork Drop-Off: Deliver accepted pieces to the Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits on Saturday, April 11th 12-3 PM. (art should not be framed at this time so we can photograph it).

• Compensation: Accepted artwork receives a $50 award (one per artist), paid at drop-off. Artist’s names will be printed on your banner. A promotional photo will also be taken with your art so please dress accordingly. One participating artist will also receive a $250 award at the art banner auction.

• Art Banner Auction: Save the date for the auction event on Friday, November 6th. Each participating artist receives 1 free admission ticket.

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 and promotional materials, on the website, and on social media. Be sure to share and promote your progress on social media too! 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 information & bio, Your artist social links and/or website, Your desired town for the banner display, A JPEG of your artwork once completed

Submit your entries to https://client.smarterentry.com/YSA by April 3rd.

Learn more at yosemitethisyear.com/community-art-banners

We look forward to showcasing your creativity and helping make our community more beautiful together!

Call to Artists

4^th Annual Au Naturale – Figurative Art Exhibit

An open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure

DATES

• EXHIBIT - April 24 – May 23, 2026
• SUBMISSIONS OPEN – Friday, February 13
• DEADLINE TO ENTER - Friday, April 10
• ACCEPTANCE – April 15 by Email
• ART INTAKE – Saturday, April 18 12:00–2:00 pm
• RECEPTION – Saturday, April 25 from 3:00–5:00 pm

Light bites provided – cocktails available for purchase at the bar  

• PICK UP – Sunday, May 24 11:00am–1:00 pm

VENUE

The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits - 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA • OakhurstSpirits.com

ART SUBMISSION 

All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 10, 2026 by midnight

ENTRY FEES

YSA Members $15 1^st entry and $10 each additional piece  

Non-Members: $20 1^st entry and $15 each additional piece 

Non-members may join YSA prior to entering at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join.   

EXHIBIT RULES

1. This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure. All media are eligible for entry including but not limited to painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except for prints of photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs etc.
2. Artwork that is erotic or offensive to any race, creed or gender will NOT be accepted.
3. Au Naturale is a juried and judged exhibition. Ribbons will be awarded to recognize artistic excellence in portraying the human figure. There are NO cash awards.
4. Artist(s) accepted agree to allow image(s) of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and social media sites and used for publicity. 
5. It is the responsibility of the artist(s) to have the appropriate model release(s) that permits the use of the model’s nude imagery on the YSA website, social media and other public media for publicity purposes of the exhibit.
6. Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules. Any exhibition of their artwork is at their own risk.
7. Submit art to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 10, 2026 by midnight Please post your favorite image first in Smarter Entry. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email on April 15. Make sure that emails from YosemiteSierraArtists.org are being accepted by your email provider. Oakhurst Spirits Gallery has limited space so it’s possible not all art will be accepted.
8. Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
9. All two-dimensional artwork must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame.

No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.

10. Maximum overall size of artwork is 24x36 inches without the frame. 

SALES  

All sales will be made by Oakhurst Spirits for which they will receive a 25% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist. Oakhurst Spirits will collect the sales tax on the transactions.

LIABILITY 

All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Oakhurst Spirits will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.

Entry into this exhibit and viewing of it certifies your commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under your care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery. 

INTAKE of ART

Please deliver accepted artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Saturday April 18 12–2pm

Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644

You may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver it for you (must have attached form with signature). For alternative delivery please make prior arrangements with Gina at gina@yosemitesierraartists.org or call 949-433-0728.  Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.

PICKUP of Unsold ART 

Sunday, May 24, 11:00 am–1:00 pm 

There is no storage at the venue. Neither YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.