California Art Club
Echoes of Yosemite
Agreement between the California Art Club and
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art for the exhibition,
Echoes of Yosemite
September 17 – December 14, 2025
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EXHIBITION TITLE
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Echoes of Yosemite
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EXHIBITION DATES
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September 17 – December 14, 2025
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LOCATION
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Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
1928 St Mary’s Rd.
PMB 5110
Moraga, CA 94556
925-631-4379
Hours: Wed-Sun, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed: Mon & Tues.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Open to active California Art Club artist members.
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SUBJECT
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Echoes of Yosemite brings together the majestic vision of Yosemite through two lenses: the classic landscapes of 19th century master William Keith (1838-1911) and the vibrant interpretations of contemporary California Art Club artists.
This exhibition will highlight Keith’s sweeping depictions of Yosemite’s rugged cliffs and serene valleys, while contemporary works offer fresh perspectives on the iconic landscape and its wildlife that celebrates the splendor of the Sierra Nevada.
Each work echoes the enduring inspiration of Yosemite, reflecting its timeless beauty and the ongoing dialogue between nature and art.
Please kindly submit works created in the last three years.
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EXAMPLES
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Artist might submit detailed studio landscapes of Yosemite’s meadows at sunset or atmospheric works painted en plein air while on location. Floral/Still Life’s can depict native flora, like monkeyflowers or marsh marigolds. Portraits could feature diverse local wildlife such as black bears, Sierra Nevada Big Horn Sheep and Red Foxes, Mountain Lions, or even Chipmunks, gophers and bats. Figurative works could also celebrate the human connection to nature by featuring hikers, cyclicsts, etc.
Potential sculptures could focus on the iconic granite formations of Yosemite, or explore the indigenous plants and animals of the area.
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MEDIUM
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Oil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, pastel, graphic or charcoal.
Paintings must arrive hang-ready.
Sculpture done in permanent materials such a bronze, marble, terracotta, wood, stone, or resin.
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DIMENSIONS
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Larger works showcasing the majesty of Yosemite will be considered, but CAC recommends paintings should not exceed 38 inches on the longest side to allow more artworks to be featured.
Frames should add no more than 3 inches to the unframed dimensions.
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COMMISSION
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60% Artist; 25% CAC; 15% SMCMoA
All artwork MUST be for sale.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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Upload artwork through Online Juried Shows to submit artwork for consideration in Echoes of Yosemite. Image files must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact
onlinejuriedshows@gmail.comor 888-666-1351.
The entry fee is $35 for one image, with $8 per additional entry.
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NOTIFICATIONS
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Guest Judge is TBD.
Artists will be notified via their OnlineJuriedShows artist profile on or around Monday, June 16, 2025
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ARTWORK DROP-OFF
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August 11 – 15, 2025; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
1928 St Mary’s Rd.
PMB 5110
Moraga, CA 94556
925-631-4379
*If artists cannot drop-off accepted artwork in person during the designated date and time, artwork must be shipped.
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OUT-OF-TOWN SHIPPING
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Must arrive no later than August 15, 2025
Artists will be responsible for the cost of crating, handling, and shipping artwork to the exhibition. Further shipping information will be provided upon acceptance.
Ship to the following address:
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
1928 St Mary’s Rd.
PMB 5110
Moraga, CA 94556
925-631-4379
*Please note, the museum will not be responsible for processing return shipping. San Francisco Chapter Co-Chair, Paul Kratter, has graciously volunteered to process return shipments.
Artists Must Include Pre-Paid Return Shipping Label Inside Original Packaging. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs.
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OPENING RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS
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Thursday, September 18, 2025; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
1928 St Mary’s Rd.
PMB 5110
Moraga, CA 94556
925-631-4379
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ARTWORK PICK-UP
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December 15 – 19, 2025; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
1928 St Mary’s Rd.
PMB 5110
Moraga, CA 94556
925-631-4379
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FOR MORE DETAILS
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For questions or further information, contact the CAC’s Exhibitions Department at 626.583.9009 or exhibitions@californiaartclub.org
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