1 Week Left to Submit! Deadline Friday, Sept 13th

Theme:  Hidden, secretive, sexy black. Seductive, powerful, elegant black. Formal, prestigious, mysterious black. Step into the womb of night and bring on the noir! If your piece features dominant black—or simply features black in a prominent way—it is eligible!

Eligible Art:  All 2-dimensional art welcome (min size: 10″, max size: 72″). Any 3-dimensional artwork that fits on a pedestal. Photography, fabric, and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging. Enter your art submissions online digitally through Cafe.

Awards & Prizes:  The juror will be awarding Best in Show, 1st Place, Juror’s Choice, and two Honorable Mentions.

$1,000 awarded in cash prizes!

All award winners will receive a double spread in the exhibition catalog. Best in show will also be featured on the catalog cover.

Juror:  Daniel Foster
30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California

Step 1
Register for an account on Cafe’s website. If you already have an account, login and go to Step 2.

Step 2
Setup your Cafe profile and upload pieces you want to enter to your Cafe portfolio. Images must be uploaded to your account FIRST before you can select them on the call’s application.

Step 3
Go to our call for art page and submit the call’s application, along with the appropriate fee for the number of entries you are entering.

Notifications
You will be notified of the juror’s decision via email by end of day on Monday, September 30th.
Important Dates (Summary)
• 9/13/2024 Deadline @ 10:59pm pacific
• 9/30/2024 Notification of results
• 9/30–10/19 Drop off for local art
• 10/11/2024 Postmark deadline for shipped art
• 11/9/2024 Opening Reception @ 4pm-7pm
• 12/6/2024 Exhibition ends