Signature Artist, Artist, Sculptor, Out of State Artist, and Mentorship Program Members - Call for Entries
Description of Exhibition
We are pleased to announce that the 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition is now open for submissions! The location and dates for this exhibition are still being determined.
Since its 1909 inception, the California Art Club has been dedicated to promoting and preserving contemporary-traditional fine art through championing painting and sculpture that features representational subjects while utilizing classical skills. 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.
WHO All current Signature Artist, Artist, Sculptor, Out-of-State, and Mentorship Program Members of the California Art Club.
Please note that Associate Artist members are not eligible to submit.
WHA 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
WHEN To Be Determined
WHERE To Be Determined
SUBMIT The Gold Medal Exhibition has a reputation for debuting the most recent work from our acclaimed artists, and we kindly request that artists submit works created in the last three years. Artwork submitted cannot have been displayed in any other exhibition or competition, CAC or otherwise.*
You may submit up to two “standard-size” works and one miniature for consideration, keeping in mind the California Art Club’s mission, which is to promote the best examples of traditional fine art while showcasing what makes your work unique.
*If it is discovered that accepted artwork does not adhere the above criteria, the artwork will be forfeited from showing in the exhibition.
Note: Sculptors must submit three digital images of various angles of each entry.
All entries will be submitted through OnlineJuriedShows. Log in on this page and click Enter This Show to begin your submissions.
Images must be jpg, under 4 mb and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
Special Notes:
Since the exhibiting venue is still being determined, we ask that artwork submitted be family friendly, this is a criterion that the jury will give serious consideration.
DEADLINE Wednesday, March 5, 2025
· Please note that this date is subject to change, depending on confirmation of venue and exhibition dates.
MEDIUM
· Paintings must be in traditional materials such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, or graphite
· No works on giclée or any print-making process will be accepted, all artwork and references must be original
· No digital or digitally altered images will be accepted.
Sculptures must be of permanent material, such as bronze, marble, terra cotta, fiberglass, resin or wood
DIMENSIONS
Standard-Size Paintings: Please note that although there is no height limitation, the width of the painting cannot exceed 48 inches. (Maximum width, 48” without frame)
Miniature Paintings: Maximum size, without frame,*
cannot exceed 9" x 12" (108 square inches)
*For miniatures, frames cannot exceed 2 inches in width
Standard-Size Sculptures: Please keep in mind most sculptures will likely need to be displayed on pedestals. Larger works may be considered for display on the floor. The California Art Club can provide a limited number of pedestals. Sculptors may also opt to provide their own pedestals, provided they are delivered to the California Art Club prior to July 29 to be painted.
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 $95
PAYMENT Pay by credit card or Paypal through OnlineJuriedShows
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, or when funds are available.
RECEPTION To Be Determined
LOCATION To Be Determined
SHIPPING INFO Out-of-town Artists will be responsible for the cost of crating and shipping all artwork to and from our logistics partners. 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 recent work created in the last 3 years and cannot have been exhibited at other venues or featured in competitions.
4. Miniatures should be exceptional works of the highest quality.
5. Miniature’s frames will be restricted to 2” width
Other Important Dates: ________________________________________
NOTIFICATIONS
On or around Monday, March 31 with results available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile
This date is subject to change with confirmation of exhibition venue and dates.
CATALOGUE MATERIALS DUE Monday, April 7, 2025
Note: This includes Liability Waiver, Artist Check-list, Artist Statements (limited to 100 words max), and High Resolution Images (300 dpi and 1MB minimum)
Artist Agreement link and Dropbox link will be provided upon acceptance.
OUT OF TOWN SHIPMENTS Information to be supplied upon acceptance.
*LOCAL IN PERSON DROP-OFF Information to be supplied upon acceptance.
*LOCAL ARTIST PICK-UP Information to be supplied upon acceptance.
QUESTIONS Contact the Exhibitions Department at 626-583-9009 or exhibitions@californiaartclub.org or goldmedal@californiaartclub.org
*Dates subject to change. Updated information will be provided with acceptance notification.