This exhibition is devoted to the discovery and promotion of artists in the Conejo Valley region and beyond.

THEME

CMATO invites artists to submit works that considers landscapes in various contexts. Traditional and unconventional interpretations of landscapes are encouraged.

The museum is using its 32 degrees N.latitude location to signify its physical starting place for the inception of what is hoped to be an annual summer exhibition.

The goal of the Open Call program is to provide an avenue for artists to reach new audiences through the support of a curated museum exhibition. Collaborating with the Art Department Chairs from California Lutheran University, California State Channel Islands, Moorpark College, and Ventura College (jurors for the exhibition), it is envisioned that the region’s unique aesthetic taste or point of view will emerge.

The exhibition will focus on three artists and will display up to five works each. To complement the exhibition, CMATO will create an online catalogue, including essays on the artist and their works. The exhibition will also be presented on CMATO’s website.

ABOUT CMATO

CMATO is a participatory museum where visitor engagement is paramount and collaboration is key. It’s a place where people connect and experiences are shared.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to artists worldwide Artists must be 18 years old or older
In any stage of their career All mediums are accepted, including video and installation All entries must represent original works of art. Works submitted must be created within the last three years.

AWARDS

Featured Artist: $1,000 (USD)
Contributing Artists: $500 (USD)

ENTRY FEE

$35 (USD) Limit 5 Images All fees are non-refundable

Submission
Pay online on our support page. In the note section, please write “Open Call.” Please email images ( preferably 300 dpi jpegs ) to [email protected] Please write your full name in the Subject Line of the email.  Please include these details in the body of your email with submission.

Bio
Short statement describing your submission’s interpretation of Landscape Exhibition Checklist – Title of Artwork, Medium, Dimensions: (frame dimensions MUST be included),
Insurance Value

Please Include on EACH image of work: name, title, and number of image. (example: Smith_Jane_title_1.jpg) and so on, depending on how many images you are submitting.

Submitting video, motion or interactive entries

All video, motion or interactive submissions must be in form of a link to a viewable online copy of each work ( such as Vimeo or via a Dropbox link ) The work should be shown online in it’s full length.

Shipping to and from the museum is the full responsibility of the artist. It is highly recommended to insure your work in transit. If you are shipping your work from other states or overseas, please make special note of the Calendar above to make sure your work will arrive on time.

DATES

May 1, 2017 Application Deadline

May 15, 2017 Notification

June 15, 2017 Opening Reception

August 5, 2017 Exhibition Concludes