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Description of Exhibition

We are pleased to announce that the 109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition will be held at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University. The exhibition dates are May 16 – June 13, 2020.

Since its 1909 inauguration, the California Art Club has been dedicated to promoting and supporting contemporary-traditional fine art through championing painting and sculpture featuring representational practices. The annual Gold Medal Exhibition is the most vital platform for demonstrating the best of the realist genre. With an awareness of both the California Art Club's mission and the high quality expectations of this exhibition, CAC artists are encouraged to submit artwork that best exemplifies their talents. This year the exhibition will be more exclusive.  Due to the smaller scale of the venue, we ask that artists remain conscious of the size limitations for their artwork. Please consider submitting modestly sized works. To note, the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University is currently in the process of expansion with plans to triple their space.

WHO    Signature Artist, Artist, Sculptor, Out-of-State, and Mentor 

Program Members of the California Art Club

WHAT    109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

WHEN    May 16 – June 13, 2020  

WHERE    Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University

167 North Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866

SUBMIT You may submit up to two “standard-size” works and one 

  miniature for consideration, keeping in mind the 

  California Art Club’s mission to promote the best examples of traditional fine art and what makes our artists’ work unique. This year, we encourage artists to submit miniatures based on the theme of “California.”

Submit images of your artwork through Online Juried Shows at onlinejuriedshows.com.

DEADLINE    January 7, 2020

MEDIUM    Paintings must be in oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor

No works on giclée or any print-making process will be accepted

Sculptures must be permanent material such as bronze, 

  marble, terra cotta, fiberglass, or wood

DIMENSIONS

 Standard-Size Paintings:    Maximum size, without frame,

  cannot exceed 36” x 48” for horizontal formats; 

or 60” x 48” for vertical formats

Miniature Paintings:    

Maximum size, without frame,* 

cannot exceed 9" x 12" or 108 sq inches

Standard-Size Sculptures:    Maximum width and depth 

  cannot exceed 36”

For Large Works:    Sculptor must also provide pedestals Miniature Sculptures:    14" in any direction

  Note:    Sculptors must submit three digital images of varying views of each entry

For Multiple Editions:     Provide edition number

ENTRY FEE.   $80

PAYMENT    Pay by credit card through Online Juried Shows at onlinejuriedshows.com

COMMISSION   Artist’s commission is 60% of the sold price

Payments for sold artworks will be distributed to artists within 30 days of the close of the exhibition.

COLLECTORS' PREVIEW   Saturday, May 16, 2020; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

RECEPTION

ARTISTS' GALA RECEPTION   Saturday, May 23, 2020; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION    Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University

167 North Atchison Street

Orange, CA 92866

SHIPPING INFO Out-of-Town Artists will be responsible for the cost of crating and shipping all artwork to and from Box & Ship in Pasadena. Further shipping details will be provided upon acceptance. (Local Artists to deliver and pick up in person).

SPECIAL NOTES

1.  Details regarding catalogue and framing requirements will be sent to you upon acceptance.

2.  All works must be for sale.

3. Art submissions should be outstanding examples of your work and recently created.

4. Miniatures should be exceptional works of the highest quality.

Other Important Dates:

NOTIFICATIONS SENT.   by January 23, 2020

CATALOGUE MATERIALS DUE.   February 19, 2020

OUT OF TOWN SHIPMENTS.   February 12 to April 24, 2020 to:

Box & Ship 

1010 Arroyo Parkway Unit 8

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 714-3002

Note: Write your name clearly on box(es)

LOCAL IN PERSON DROP-OFF   Monday, May 11, 2020; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 167 North Atchison Street, Orange

LARGE SCULPTURE DROP-OFF   Monday, May 11, 2020; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 167 North Atchison Street, Orange

LOCAL ARTIST PICK-UP    Saturday, June 13, 2020; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, June 15, 2020; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University

QUESTIONS    Contact Manager of Exhibitions, Addy Stupin at 626-583-9009 or  goldmedal@californiaartclub.org