Read the full details on the PROSPECTUS and the tools you can use for entering your jpgs, below.

• Applications open NOW
• Exhibition: SEPT 6 – OCT 4, 2026
• Review the Prospectus
• Deadline to apply: AUG 22, noon.
• Art Drop Off: SEPT 6, 9:30am – 1pm
• Art Pick Up: OCT 3 & 4, 11am – 5pm
• Awards Reception: SEPT 12, 3-5pm
• Apply here
• Judge: Julie Weaverling, Artist
• Notification Date by: AUG 27

Questions: Contact Cheryl Ehlers at northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com | 760-519-1551

AWARDS: By Categories: Best of Show – $100, 1st Place – $75, 2nd Place – $50, 3rd Place – $25, Honorable Mention – Ribbons/Certificates, and President’s Award – $50. Winners are announced on social media.

ENTRY FEES 
Members: $35, Non-members: $40, to enter up to 2 pieces. $15 for an additional entry. Note: There are no refunds for unaccepted works.

Judge: Julie Weaverling, Website: Julie Weaverling – Artist Portfolio, Bio, Mentoring & Art Commissions

Size requirement: Each person may submit up to a maximum of 3 pieces, only. One item may be up to 60 inches, (measured on the diagonal), frame included. All entries or any combination must not exceed 100” in total diagonal measurement. Weight restriction: No 2D artworks may weigh over 8 lbs. Oversized entries not meeting these requirements will not be accepted at take-in or any other time due to space requirements. Images submitted must be 2mg or under. in size, on the application (We have provided Helpful Tools . to use below to resize your images, if needed)

MEDIA CATEGORIES: Oil; Acrylics; Watermedia; Other Media includes: Pastels/ Drawing/Printmaking/Alcohol ink; Mixed Media/Collage; Photography; Digital Art; 3D Sculpture\Wall hanging Sculpture; and Textiles. Giclée’s are accepted but not judged. AI art is not accepted.

Please make certain you have your art listed in the correct category for labeling and jurying purposes. All categories must have 4 or more entries from different artists. Several entries from the same artist do not qualify, and limited art may be placed into a similar category for judging purposes.

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, and must be the same size as what you are replacing. You must provide a typed label to accompany the replacement art piece. Plexiglass is required on pieces 24×30 and larger. 

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 your application. Artists need to carry their own insurance.

Apply here: Application

Helpful tools:

• For diagonal measuring: https://www.omnicalculator.com/math/diagonal-of-rectangle
• To Convert files from HEIC to JPG: https://www.freeconvert.com/
• To downsize your JPG to less than 2mg: https://tinyjpg.com/

Questions please contact Cheryl Ehlers at 760-519-1551 or email northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com