PROSPECTUS

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

Current deadine is July 14. The submissions will close when the applications reach 250, artists due to capacity. So don’t delay in submitting.

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 $20 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 jpg 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.

Here are tools to use to assist you in downsizing larger images, and measuring, before submitting.

• To downsize your images to 2mg or lower go to: https://tinyjpg.com/
• To verify your diagonal measurements go to: https://www.mathopenref.com/rectanglediagonals.html

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.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

• All art must be for sale. All pricing much include CA Sales Tax in the total. Price your artwork in round numbers, for sales. (We take credit cards, and only exact cash is accepted).
• Clean, chipped or dirty works 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.
• All diptych/triptychs are eligible if they are hinged/secured together, otherwise they count as individual paid pieces.
• All 3D Sculpture, (free standing or 3D Wall Hanging Sculpture) 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.

ACCEPTED ARTWORK: Artists will be notified on July 25 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.

ENTER ONLINE:  Apply here: (Link is not active until April 1)

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.

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

SALES: The gallery takes 20% + 3% (if a credit card) is used for purchase and includes sales tax.  Art sold may be replaced for a fee of $10 to the gallery on the date of the replacement, ad 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.