The Museum of Northern California Art invites artists to submit their original artwork for Enduring Landmarks. Submission deadline is Sunday, May 25, by 5PM.
In the wake of the loss of Bidwell Mansion, a cherished architectural landmark in
Chico, CA, we invite artists to reflect on the places that hold meaning in their own lives.
Whether from your hometown, childhood memories, or travels afar, architecture shapes our experiences, histories, and identities.
We seek artwork that captures the essence of significant architectural landmarks - whether grand or humble, standing strong or lost to time.
The exhibit will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art in Chico.
Description of Call:
The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) is seeking original artworks, not previously exhibited at monca. We welcome original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of significant architectural landmarks - places that hold meaning in your own life, whether from your hometown, childhood memories, or travels afar.
Please note that no giclée prints of original art/non-photographic art will be accepted. No AI please.
Eligibility:
Original works created by artists residing in Northern California, defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border. Refunds will not be given to those who enter but do not live in this region. If you have eligibility questions please email [email protected].
All exhibited artworks must remain in the exhibition until the close of the exhibition, August 24, 2025 @ 5PM.
Jurying:
The museum’s exhibition committee, comprised of professional artists and art collectors, will make the final selections for the exhibition. Artists whose work is not accepted will not receive refunds of their entry fee.
Presentation:
Accepted work must be delivered ready to hang or display. Work to hang on the wall must be fitted with framing wire because we use a cable and hook system that hangs from a picture railing. Work with sawtooth hangers will be disqualified and returned to the artist. If you have questions regarding presentation, please reach out to [email protected].
Three-dimensional work must fit on a pedestal (which monca can provide) or artist may provide other means of display.
Artist’s name, phone, and title of work MUST be on the back of each artwork. All work must be dry and clean.
Entry Fee:
$35 ($25 for monca members) for up to 3 entries ($10 for each additional entry). All fees are non-refundable. Payment (check, cash or online) must reach monca by May 25, 2025.
Membership information can be found at monca.org
- For check payment: make payable to monca and write ”Enduring Landmarks” and your telephone # in the memo. Mail or deliver in person to monca, 900 Esplanade, Chico CA during museum hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11AM-5PM
- Pay in person at monca, Thursday - Sunday, 11AM-5PM
- For online payment, Click here.
To Apply:
Submit your art (up to 3 distinct original works) with this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIodBjtnF7-5I-f--7S5wM4EadRygzVW4VstIupPiuPopodQ/viewform?usp=preview
If you wish to submit more than 3 works, please fill out the form a second time and pay an additional fee of $10 for each piece. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at monca, and AI work, will be disqualified. Artists will be notified of the jury’s decision on or before June 9, 2025.
If you have questions or difficulty with the above form, email [email protected].
Sales:
If you wish to sell your exhibited work, please provide a retail price reflecting a 50% museum commission. Prices will not appear on museum signage. The price list will be available upon request at the reception desk.
Calendar/Timeline:
- Deadline for entries and payment: May 25, 2025 @ 5PM
- Jury results notification: On or before June 9, 2025, by email (add [email protected] to
your contacts to prevent email from ending up in your spam folder). - Artwork Delivery: June 26-29 & July 3,5, & 6 (closed July 4th) during museum hours, 11AM-5PM
- Opening date: Thursday, July 10
- Reception: Friday, July 11, 6-8PM
- Closing date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Artwork pickup: August 24, 2025 at 5PM, or during museum hours on August 28-31 and September 4-7.
- Works left beyond September 7, 2025, will be assessed a storage fee of $5 per
piece, per day (Thurs-Sun). - Works left beyond October 9, 2025 will become property of monca.
Please note:
- Postage/packaging/shipping insurance are the responsibility of the artist and will be required upfront.
- If the work is to be shipped back, the artist must provide a pre-paid mailing label.
- We only return-ship work that was shipped to us. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
- monca will be diligent in the care of artwork but is not responsible for loss or damage that might occur.
- The museum will not be held responsible for anything damaged in shipment.
