Are you an artist looking to show your work in our gallery?
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Scroll down to view all our exhibitions with open submissions, and all the ones that are still to come!
Currently Accepting Submissions:
California Landscape Show
94th Annual Statewide Exhibition
Wednesday, July 16 – Saturday, August 23, 2025
First Friday Reception: August 1st, 5:00-7:30pm
For nine decades, this historic Landscape Exhibition has showcased the work of artists who depict California’s foothills, mountains, seashores, and deserts of the interior and coastal regions. Come celebrate the beauty of our home state and the talent of its artists! This exhibition is juried by Kim Lordier.
Open to California residents, plein air and studio artwork paintings of California locations within the last three years of the date of entry. This is a 2D painting exhibition of oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, encaustic, and mixed media.
Read the exhibition prospectus here: 2025 CA Landscape Show Prospectus
Submission Deadline: June 6th, 2025
Submission Fee:
SCAL Members - $35 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry up to 5.
Non-Members - $40 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry up to 5.
Acceptance/Rejection Announcements: June 22nd
Artwork Drop Off:
Shipping Drop Off: July 7,8, 1-4pm
In Person Drop off: July 9,10, 1-4pm.
Luck of the Draw
SCAL Annual Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 29 – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Event: Saturday, November 8th, 2:00-5:00pm
Luck of the Draw is our annual fundraising exhibition. Members of our community are encouraged to donate artwork which will go on display in our gallery before being claimed in our fundraising raffle. All types of artwork are welcome and celebrated for this exhibit.
There are no eligibility requirements or restrictions for this show, provided that artists agree to donate their art to be won in our raffle. If you are interested in donating a piece, check back when our donation form opens on September 3rd. We’ll be accepting donations up through October 20th!
Donations Open: September 3rd, 2025
Donation Deadline: October 20th, 2025
Drop Off: October 21st and 23rd, 2025
Step Into Santa Cruz
SCAL Members’ Exhibition
Friday, November 21 – Friday, December 19, 2025
Reception: First Friday, December 12, 5:00-7:30pm
Come celebrate the amazing members who make SCAL into the community of artistry and talent that we are! This exhibition showcases the artwork of our members at all levels in their artistic journeys.
As we draw the curtains on 2025, we take great pleasure in showcasing the exceptional talents of our diverse group of artists. Embrace the beauty of artistic expression in all its forms, as we welcome a myriad of mediums that is truly representative of our artistic community.
Submissions Open: October 1st, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 9th, 2025 (or when we reach our maximum number of pieces)
Submission Fee: Free for SCAL members
Eligibility requirements: We accept artwork on a first-come first serve basis. Every SCAL member is invited to submit one (1) piece of artwork until we reach our limit on submissions.
Artwork Drop Off: November 12th and 14th, 1-4pm