2013 California Open Exhibition

National Deadline: June 26, 2013 - The 2013 California Open Exhibition is the eighth annual juried art competition sponsored by TAG Gallery, located at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Southern California's largest art gallery complex and cultural center. The nationwide exhibition recognizes excellence in a diverse range of media and offers artists the opportunity to win cash awards and exhibit their finest work at a world-class destination.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older, working in fine art media. Categories include Computer Art, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. No video, film, installations or artwork that requires special installation or assembly. Work must be original. Entries are limited to a maximum of six works completed since 2008 and not shown previously at TAG Gallery (TAG artists are not eligible).

AWARDS
First Place $1000 Second Place $500 Third Place $250 Valerie Mendez Memorial Award Honorable Mentions (3)

JUROR
Edward Goldman, Art Critic - National Public Radio and The Huffington Post.

ENTRY PROCEDURE (ONLINE ONLY)
All entries must be submitted online via TAGS event page. Entries must be submitted on or before June 26, 2013.

CALENDAR 2013
June 26 Submission Deadline
July 19 Notifications emailed
August 6-9 Receipt of Shipped Work
August 10-11 Receipt of Hand Delivered Work 12 noon-3:30 pm
August 14 Opening of Show
August 17 Reception 5-8 pm
Awards Presented
August 31 Pickup of Hand Delivered Work 12 noon-3:30 pm
September 3-6 Return of Shipped Work

Visit TAG Galleries 2013 California Open Exhibition website to Apply.