94th Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibition
On View: July 16 – August 23, 2025
Reception: August 1, First Friday, 5:00-7:30pm
Exhibition Details
The first Santa Cruz Art League Statewide Exhibition was held in 1928. For nine decades, the Santa Cruz Art League’s California Landscape Exhibition has showcased the work of artists who depict California’s foothills, mountains, seashores, and deserts of the interior and coastal regions.
Open to statewide residents. 2D artwork only will be accepted. The SCAL reserves the right to decline or remove any work that does not conform to the agreement.
Juror: Kim Lordier
Kim Lordier received a BFA in Illustration at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco in 1989. Her work has been showcased on the cover of Plein-air Magazine, Art of the West, Southwest Art, and The Pastel Journal, as well as featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, American Artist and The Artist Magazine. Acknowledged by jurors and her peers, Kim has received recognition for her landscapes at major plein air events, international magazine competitions, national pastel society shows and museum exhibitions. America, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and a Distinguished Pastelist of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. Master Circle by IAPS. A coveted workshop instructor, Kim leads workshops across the country. www.kimfancherlordier.com
Venue
Santa Cruz Art League creates an environment where local as well as regional & national artists display their art. The many classes in art and performance provide a space for learning and enhancing the creative process. Established in 1919, Santa Cruz Art League is Santa Cruz
County’s longest standing Arts organization and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. In 2019 the Santa Cruz Art League celebrated its centennial year.
Eligibility
Open to California residents, plein air and studio artwork paintings of California locations within the last three years of the date of entry. This is a 2D painting exhibition of oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, encaustic, and mixed media. The Santa Cruz Art League reserves the right to decline or remove any work that does not conform to the prospectus or agreement.
Fees
Entry fee paid to OnlineJuriedShows: Non-Refundable.
SCAL Members - $35 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry up to 5. Non-Members - $40 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry up to 5.
Entering Your Images
For best results, make sure your image is at least 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, under 4 mb, and in sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or call 949-409-4061 or 888-666-1351 Mon 10-2, Tue-Fri 9-5 Pacific Time.
1. Limitation restrictions: If digital media or art is larger than 5’ x 5’, please contact SCAL Staff – admin@scal.org or call 831-426-5787 for more guidance BEFORE applying online. 2. If you have any questions or problems with the applying process, contact Online Juried Shows support at onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or call 949-409-4061 or 888-666-1351 Mon 10-2, Tue-Fri 9-5 Pacific Time.
Sales
All work must be for sale. Artists agree to donate 45% of any sale of work to Santa Cruz Art League (SCAL) or 30% of sale if SCAL Member. You can become a member through our website. The start date of the exhibition is also the deadline to register and have the membership commission apply.
Ownership of the artwork is transferred to the buyer at time of purchase. Artists will be paid three weeks from the end of the show.
Awards
The Santa Cruz Art League will grant prize money of $1500 to be awarded by our juror and announced at the First Friday reception on August 1st.
Timeline of events
1. Submission Period:
Submissions open: March 19
Deadline for entries: June 1 (11:59pm)
2. Acceptance/rejection notices: June 22
o Notifications are sent via OnlineJuriedShows to the artist’s email address used to register. Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive any communication on or after the 22nd. Results will be available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile.
3. Artwork Drop Off:
Shipping Drop Off: July 7 & 8, 1-4pm.
In Person Drop Off: July 9 & 10, 1-4pm.
o Work must arrive on required dates.
o No work may be substituted or exchanged for any reason.
o Work must be original, and for sale, ready to install.
o Shipped entries must have a Prepaid Return Shipping Label (UPS & FedEx), Receiving sign paper and own your insurance for mailing. SCAL is not responsible for lost/stolen/broken artwork.
o Artist bio and/or brief information on artwork with photo is encouraged for Gallery Bio Book, when accepted.
o Work requiring special handling is to be installed & removed by the artist.
4. Artwork Pickup:
In Person Pickup: August 23, 4-6pm and August 25, 1-4pm
Shipping back: August 27 & 28
o No storage available. Artworks that have not been picked up beyond the allocated dates may be subject to additional storage fees.
o Work requiring special handling is to be installed & removed by the artist.
5. Reception/Award Ceremony: August 1, First Friday, 5:00-7:30pm
Attendance isn’t mandatory, but encouraged. An RSVP will be sent out so that we will know if the winners will be able to accept the award in person. Your response does not affect your chances of winning.
Legal Disclaimers
1. SCAL insures work only after installation. Maximum insured value $1000 regardless of price. You may carry your own insurance for your artwork(s) instead of having it insured under SCAL’s policy. You have until the loan agreements are signed to find coverage and inform the SCAL staff.
2. SCAL shall have the right to photograph, telecast, and/or reproduce artwork in full or in detail for educational, catalog, or publicity purposes including SCAL website/Facebook. Please see www.onlinejuriedshows.com, Published shows, to see published exhibits.
Contact Information
Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 426-5787
www.scal.org
Email: admin@scal.org
SCAL Gallery Hours
Wednesday - Saturday, 12-5pm
First Fridays, 5-7:30pm