95th Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibition
On View: July 15 – August 21, 2026
Reception: August 7, 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 California residents. 2D artwork only will be accepted. Photography is not accepted in this show. Santa Cruz Art League reserves the right to decline or remove any work that does not conform to the agreement.
Juror: Warren Chang
Warren Chang (b. June 9, 1957) is a California based Fine Artist, best known for his paintings depicting the fieldworkers of Monterey County. His realist paintings are reminiscent of 19th century painters, in particular Francois Millet (1814-1875) who also depicted scenes of peasant farmers in rural France. Chang's paintings depict subtle narratives that celebrate the human spirit. His works have been purchased for the permanent collections of the Monterey Museum and the Hilbert Museum of Art in Orange, California. He was honored with solo exhibitions at the Monterey Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio, New Museum Los Gatos and most recently at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California in 2021. He is the
subject of a 112 monograph book on his paintings published by Flesk Publications in 2012. Warren is a Signature member of the California Art Club and a Master Signature member of the Oil Painters of America.
www.warrenchang.com
Venue
Santa Cruz Art League (SCAL) creates an environment where local as well as regional and 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) nonprofit.
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. Photography is not accepted in this show. 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 - $25 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry up to 5.
• Non-Members - $50 for one entry, $20 for each additional entry up to 5. To become a SCAL Member, visit https://scal.org/membership.
Entering Your Images
For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space and under 4 mb. Instructions on photographing your work and properly sizing your images may be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx.
• Limitation restrictions: If your artwork is larger than 5’ x 5’, please contact SCAL staff at admin@scal.org or (831) 426 - 5787 for more guidance BEFORE applying online.
• If you have any questions or difficulty with the applying process or need help entering your images, please contact Online Juried Shows support at onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or call (949) 409-4061 or (888) 666-1351, Monday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, PST.
Sales
All work must be for sale. SCAL retains a 45% commission on all art sales by Non-Members, and a 30% commission on artworks sold by Members. You may become a member through our website: https://scal.org/membership.
If you would like the membership commission rate to apply to your piece if sold, please become a member by the start date of the exhibition: July 15, 2026.
Ownership of the artwork is transferred to the buyer at time of purchase. Artists' payments are processed within three weeks from the end of the show.
Awards
First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention awards will be announced by the juror at the First Friday reception on August 7. Winners will receive a check from SCAL within three weeks from the end of the show for the following amounts:
• First Place: $750
• Second Place: $500
• Third Place: $250
Timeline of events
1. Submission Period:
Submissions open: March 1
Deadline for entries: June 1 (11:59pm)
2. Acceptance/rejection notices sent: June 25
• Notices 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 June 25.
• You can also check your results by logging into your OnlineJuriedShows account after the 25th.
3. Artwork Drop Off:
Shipping Drop Off: July 7 and 8, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
In Person Drop Off: July 9, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Work must arrive on required dates.
• No work may be substituted or exchanged for any reason.
• Work must be original, and for sale, ready to install.
• Shipped entries must have a Prepaid Return Shipping Label (UPS, FedEx, or USPS) and the artist is responsible for a $35 handling fee payable to the Santa Cruz Art League
• SCAL is not responsible for artwork that is lost/stolen/broken during shipping. Artists are responsible for requiring signed delivery and insuring their shipment to avoid issues with shipping and delivery.
• Artist bio and/or brief information on artwork with photo is encouraged for Gallery Bio Book, when accepted.
• Work requiring special handling is to be installed & removed by the artist. 4. First Friday, Reception/Award Ceremony: August 7, 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.
5. Artwork Pickup:
In Person Pickup: August 22, Noon - 5:00pm
Shipping back: Artwork will be shipped back the week following the end of the exhibit.
• No storage available. Artworks that have not been picked up beyond the allocated dates may be subject to additional storage fees.
• Work requiring special handling is to be installed & removed by the artist.
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 “published shows” at www.onlinejuriedshows.com 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