National Orange Show All-California Juried Art Exhibition

Every year, artists living and working in California have the opportunity to participate in a tradition of major art exhibition at the National Orange Show Fair that dates back decades. The National Orange Show Art Exhibition and its permanent collection represent the wide variety of styles found among California artists. California painting reflects artists' interests, values, and outlooks. Art works can teach us, entertain us, and make us more aware of things we hardly notice in our daily existence.

The 2008 National Orange Show All-California Juried Art Exhibition - May 22-26, 2008

Entries will be accepted in two categories that will be juried separately:

• Citrus-Themed
• Open (any subject matter)
  

Jurors will look for works of art that challenge the viewer through creativity, imagination, and artistic ability - hallmarks of the best of California artists.

TIMELINE

• Slide deadline: postmarked by April 7
  
• Notification of acceptance: by April 24
  
• Work received: May 5 & 6, 9 am to 4 pm
  
• Reception: Wednesday, May 24
  
• Exhibition Dates: May 25 - 29
  
• Pick up Entries: June 4 & 5, 9 am to 4 pm

ENTRY AND FEES

• A non-refundable fee of $15/one entry or $20/two entries is required; no more than two entries per artist.
• Entries will be judged based on digital images on CD or 35mm slides. (no glass).
  
• Each CD must include info sheet (text file-.txt. doc, .rtf) with artist name, title, dimensions, and medium.
  
• Each slide must be clearly labeled on TOP with Artist Name, Title, Dimensions, and Medium
  
• Include a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope must be included with entry for return of slides and notification.

Make checks payable to National Orange Show and mail all entries to:
National Orange Show
attn: 2008 Art Exhibit
689 South "E" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408

MEDIA
All two-dimensional work (including painting, drawing, pastel, mixed media, collage), except computer-generated art or photography.

Sculptures 50 lbs and under. Please no crafts or functional art.

Specifications

• Submitted artwork must not have appeared in any previous National Orange Show exhibit.
  
• Artwork (including frame) must be no larger than 50 inches in any dimensions.
  
• Artwork must be dry, securely framed, and securely wired. No sawtooth hangers are allowed.
  
• An official label must be firmly attached to back upper right corner of all entries.
  
• Sculptural wall pieces must be suitable mounted for Gallery exhibition.
  
• Sculpture must no exceed 50 lbs. or 5 feet in any direction.
  *3-D work that requires special installation must be cleared with the National Orange Show staff.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists residing in California. All submitted work must be original and must have been completed within the past two years. Works of art must not have been previously shown in Orange Show exhibits.

SHOW JURORS
Darlene DeAngelo - Curator, Huntington Beach Art Center
Penny McElroy - Art Department Chair, University of Redlands
Gerald Clarke – Artist

plus additional Cash Purchase Awards. Works chosen for the purchase awards become part of private and public collections.

COPYRIGHT
Work submitted must be applicant's original work. Copied or copyrighted work will not be accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & ENTRY FORM
Contact: National Orange Show Events Center (909) 888-6788 ext. 401