PLEASE REVIEW THIS PROSPECTUS BEFORE ENTERING

View last year’s 72nd Annual Fine Art Awards Exhibition here:

DEADLINE IS JULY 14:  The submissions will close when the applications reach gallery capacity. So don’t delay in submitting. Accepted artists will be notified on July 21st via email of pieces juried into the show. Additional details will follow for accepted artists. Entering does not guarantee acceptance. COAL reserves the right to reject artwork that is not presented as per these submission requirements.

ACCEPTED MEDIA CATEGORIES: Oil; Acrylics; Watermedia; Other Media (Includes: Pastels, Drawing, Inks, Printmaking, and Alcohol ink); Mixed Media/Collage; Photography; Digital Art; Sculpture\Wall Hanging Sculpture; and Textiles. Giclée’s are accepted but not judged. AI is not accepted. Any works that have won a previous cash award in a previous NCAG/COAL Open Show are not eligible for awards. No work using copyrighted source material unless you own the copyright.

ENTER ONLINE:  Apply here: (Not active until April 1)

ENTRY FEES: Members: $35 for up to 2 each, and $15 for each 1) additional entry. Non-Members: $40 for up to 2 each, and $15 for each 1 additional entry.

SUBMIT: Up to 3 pieces, only 1 may be large up to 60 inches (measured on the diagonal). All entries in total, and combined dimensions, must not exceed 100” in total diagonal measurement. Oversized entries not meeting these requirements will not be accepted.

Prepare your images ahead of time. Images must not exceed 2mgs, and each JPEG must have the artist’s name and title listed as the filename of the JPEG. EX: CSmith_Chasingsnails. (not placed onto the image). Make certain your diagonal measurements are correct.

Acceptable file formats are .jpeg, .jpg, or .png of 2mg maximum file size. iPhone users must changethe default HEIC camera setting to JPEG, or convert the image yourself.

BE PREPARED BEFORE SUBMITTING: Here are tools to use to assist you in downsizing/changing images formats, measuring, and renaming before submitting.

• To downsize your images to 2 MB or lower, go to: https://tinyjpg.com/
• To verify your diagonal measurements, go to: https://www.mathopenref.com/rectanglediagonals.html
• To convert your HEIC Images to JPG go to: your diagonal measurements go to: https://www.freeconvert.com/heic-to-jpg
• To rename a file on most operating systems, you right-click the file, select “Rename,” and then type in the new name. You can also use the F2 key to trigger the renaming process. 
• Use a Double-Click (Mac) to initiate the renaming. Save it to your application file folder
• Or download and read the attached instructions before you submit. Artists Assist Tools

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

• All art must be for sale. All pricing much include CA Sales Tax at 7;750% in the total. Price your artwork in round numbers, for sales. (We take credit cards, and only exact cash is accepted). Commission is 20%. + 3″ for a credit card.
• Clean, chipped, or dirty work will not be accepted.
• No Glass on fronts on art over 18×24 inches in size.
• All 2D art not framed must be gallery wrapped or sides painted.
• All art must be sturdy, hanging wire with D-rings properly, with the wire stretched at the apex 3″ inches from the top of the frame or artwork for hanging on our systems. Additional guidelines will be provided with your application for downloading. Download the wiring instructions here.
• All diptych/triptychs are eligible if they are hinged/secured together; otherwise, they count as individual paid pieces.
• All 3D Sculptures (free-standing or 3D Wall-hanging Sculptures) must not exceed 5′ feet in height. (60″ inches)
• All 3D Sculpture (requiring a pedestal) must not exceed 40 lbs. in weight, or be taller than 24″ inches with a base no larger than 14″ inches. Bases must be protected with rubber or furniture protectors to not scratch the acrylic.

MEMBER HOSTS: Accepted artists and/or non-accepted artists can support the show by choosing your Hosting dates starting on July 21st – August 1. Thank you.

ART DROP OFF:  August 3, the Gallery is open 9:30am – 1pm for take-in. In person or via substitute person only. No early drop offs, we simply have no storage space, please plan ahead for delivery.

HOLD HARMLESS/LIABILITY WAIVER: All artists are required to sign our agreement, which is included in your application online. Please review it carefully before submitting.

SALES: Price must include sales tax. The gallery takes 20% + 3% (if a credit card) is used for purchase.  Art sold may be replaced for a fee of $10 to the gallery on the date of the replacement, and provided to the Hosting staff for placement on the walls. 

LOCATION: North Coastal Art Gallery is located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, 101, Carlsbad CA 92008. PH: (760) 434-8497

CONTACT Show Directors: Via text or call @ Susan Bell (760-434-8497), Cheryl Ehlers: (760) 519-1551, or Julie Brooks (909) 538-6218.