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Yosemite Sierra Artists 54th Annual Open
Yosemite Sierra Artists 54th Annual
Open Art Competition and Exhibition
DATES
EXHIBIT – June 7– July 6, 2025
DEADLINE TO ENTER – Sunday, May 18, 2024
ART INTAKE - Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 11 AM – 5 PM
RECEPTION - Saturday, June 14, 2025: 5-7 PM
PICK UP - Wednesday, July 7, 2025: 11 AM – 5 PM
VENUE
Yosemite Gateway Art Center – Gallery 5, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
AWARDS
Best of Show - $150 plus ribbon. First Place in each category - $75 plus ribbon. Ribbons awarded for 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception and later posted on the YSA website at yosemitesierraartists.org.
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted on SmarterEntry.com/CallsforEntry/YSA by May 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PDT).
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $20 1st entry and $10 each additional piece (You must use unique YSA code that will be provided to each member to receive the discount on Smarter Entry.)
Non-Members: $30 1st entry and $20 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering and receive the member discount on entry fees at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org.
EXHIBIT RULES
1. All media exhibit including but not limited to painting, photography, and sculpture. Entries must be original artwork, copies of original such as giclee prints of paintings are not accepted. The exception to this is original artwork that is traditionally created as prints such as photography, woodcuts, digital mixed media, lithographs etc. are permitted. Artwork must be 100% the creation of the artist. Artwork that is generated by AI is not the original creation of the artist and is not available to be copyrighted and will not be accepted.
2. This is an open competition and exhibit. All YSA members are guaranteed at least one accepted entry. Works from additional artists will be accepted based on category and exhibit space. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email by May 25, 2025. Please make sure that emails from YSA are being accepted by your email provider.
3. Entry into the competition and exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
4. Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and submitted by the artist(s). Work shown in previous Yosemite Sierra Artists Anniversary exhibits will not be accepted.
Work deemed offensive to any race, creed, or gender will not be accepted.
5. We are not able to receive or ship artwork at the venue. Your artwork must be delivered and picked up in person. You may designate a relative or friend to do it for you with a written note.
Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
6. 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.
7. Maximum overall size is limited to 30x40. The Minimum size including frame is 8x10 inches. Any art piece larger or smaller may or may not be selected based on the discretion of the Exhibit Committee.
8. A minimum of seven (7) artworks from a minimum of (5) artists entering in a category are required for awards in that category. Categories may be combined for judging purposes at the discretion of the Exhibit Committee. The names of judges will be made public after judging is complete.
9. No work may be removed during the exhibit without permission of the Exhibit Committee.
10. An artist may only receive one award in the competition. Artists that receive awards agree to allow images of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and YSA social media sites.
SALES
All sales will be made by Gallery 5 for which they will receive a 30% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist. Gallery 5 will be responsible for collecting sales tax.
LIABILITY AT IN-PERSON PHYSICAL VENUE
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Gallery 5 and their staff and/or volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver your artwork to Gallery 5, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11 AM - 5 PM
5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644.
Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP of Unsold ART at the END of EXHIBIT
Monday, July 7, 2024, from 11AM – 5 PM at 5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. There is no storage at the venue. Neither the YSA Exhibit Committee nor Gallery 5 are responsible for artwork not picked up.
You may authorize a relative or friend to deliver/pick up your artwork for you with a signed note.
COMPETITION AND EXHIBIT RULES
All rules are posted on SmarterEntry.com and YosemiteSierraArtists.org.
3rd Annual Au Naturale - Nudes Exhibit
Au Naturale – Figurative Art Exhibit
An open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure
DATES
- EXHIBIT - April 25 – May 25, 2025
- SUBMISSIONS OPEN - March 1st
- DEADLINE TO ENTER - Saturday, April 13
- ACCEPTANCE – April 15 by Email
- ART INTAKE – Friday & Saturday April 18 & 19 12:00–2:00 pm
- RECEPTION - Saturday, April 26th from 3-5:30 pm
Light bites provided – cocktails available for purchase at the bar
- PICK UP – Saturday, May 24 12:00–2:00 pm
VENUE
The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits - 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst • OakhurstSpirits.com
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 13, 2025 by midnight
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $15 1st entry and $10 each additional piece
Non-Members: $20 1st entry and $15 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join.
EXHIBIT RULES
- This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure.
Ribbons will be awarded and are just are fun and to recognize artistic excellence in portraying the human figure. No cash awards at this event. Art will be accepted as long as it is not considered erotic or offensive to any race, creed, or gender.
- Submit art to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 13, 2025 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. All artwork must be dropped off in person, no shipping available.
- All media is accepted including but not limited to painting, photography and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except prints such as photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs etc.
- Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
- Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
- 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.
- Maximum overall size is limited to artwork to 24x36. Minimum size is 8x10 inches.
- 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.
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.
LIABILITY
This document certifies our commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under our care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery.
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.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver accepted artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Friday & Saturday April 18 & 19 12:00–2:00 pm
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
There is no storage at the venue. YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.
2nd Annual Art Banner Project
Announcing the 2nd Annual Art Banner Project. We’re calling for Eastern Madera County artists to participate in this exciting community beautification and fundraising event!
This year, 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: Sunday, March 23rd. 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, 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 participating 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 and promotional materials, on the website, and on social media.
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
Visions of Self 2025
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