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Exhibition Title:
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115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
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Exhibition Dates:
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June 13 through September 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline:
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February 11, 2026 @ 11:59 pm
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Location:
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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University
167 N. Atchison St.
Orange, California 92866
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Qualifications:
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Open to all current and active California Art Club juried artist members including Signature Artists, Artist, Sculptor, Out-of-State Artist, and Mentorship Program Members.
Please note that Associate Artist and Student Artist are not eligible to submit.
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Subject:
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Although the upcoming Gold Medal Exhibition will continue the long tradition of being unthemed, since the 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the juried works will exclusively spotlight artwork inspired by the people, landscapes and stories within our nation’s borders.
Artists 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 today’s traditional fine art while showcasing what makes your work unique.
Artwork submitted cannot have won any previous awards, nor can it have been displayed in another exhibition, CAC or otherwise. If it is discovered that accepted artwork does not adhere to the above criteria, the artwork will be forfeited from display in the exhibition.
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Medium:
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Paintings must be in traditional materials including oils, acrylics, pastels, gouache, and watercolor. Graphite is also accepted.
Sculptures must be of permanent materials including bronze, marble, terra cotta, fiberglass, resin or wood.
No giclees, or any print-making process will be accepted. All artwork and references must be original. No digital or digitally altered images will be accepted.
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Commission:
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60% Artist; 40% CAC
All artwork must be for sale
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Submission Information:
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Upload all artwork through OnlineJuriedShows to submit artwork to the 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University.
Images must be jpg, under 4MB and in RGB 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.
For all artists, there is a limit of 3 entries per submission. Entry fee is $95 for 3 works.
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Notifications:
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Artists will be notified through their OnlineJuriedShows artist profile on or around the last week of February.
Accepted artists must submit all required paperwork by March 6 to guarantee inclusion in the accompanying Annual Gold Medal catalogue.
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Artwork Drop-off/Pick-up:
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RSVP is required for both local artwork delivery and out-of-town shipping.
Hand delivery is June 8 and 9, between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pick-up is tentatively scheduled for September 14 between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Out-of-Town Shipping:
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Artwork must arrive at Box and Ship between April 11 and May 29, 2026.
Box and Ship
Attn: CAC Gold Medal
1010 S. Arroyo Pkwy Ste 8
Pasadena, CA 91105
Artists are responsible for the cost of crating, handling and shipping the artwork to and from the exhibition via our logistics partner, Box and Ship. Handling fees are $95.00/per artwork, and shipping costs will be determined at processing. Artists retain the right to use their own FedEx/UPS account, or other shipping arrangements can be made. Insurance is optional at 2%.
Return shipments will be processed at 4-6 weeks after the closing date of the exhibition. For any questions related to shipping, contact Box and Ship directly by emailing boxnship-pasadena@sbcglobal.net
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Shipping and Sales:
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If a work sells, the collector will assume any necessary shipping costs after the close of the exhibition, payable to Box and Ship. Box and Ship will use the box provided by an artist to package the newly acquired artwork.
The CAC will handle the sale and any associated tax.
Artwork cannot be removed from the display for the duration of the exhibition.
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Artist Reception:
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Tentative date for the Artists’ Reception is Saturday, June 13 between 2:00 to 6:00 pm at The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University.
This date and time is subject to change.
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Questions:
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Contact the California Art Club’s Manager of Exhibitions, Eire (Era) Hoke, at exhibitions@californiaartclub.org.
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