2026 Golden State – Call for Artists – Juried, In-Gallery Exhibition
Gallery 10 in Sutter Creek, CA. Our Third Annual Juried Exhibition invites artists from across the United States to submit works that engage California’s golden landscapes, its flora and fauna, and its storied gold rush.

Beyond just geography, Golden State is also a state of mind. Use this invitation to explore the golden moments, emotions, and aspirations that shape our lives and color our view of the world.

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Juror: We are very excited to introduce this years exhibition juror, Cheryl Gleason. Cheryl is the artistic director / curator at Mills Station Art and Culture Center (The MACC) in Rancho Cordova, and an award-winning artist. She attended UC Davis, where she studied with amazing art instructors, including David Hollowell, who had the greatest influence on her as a student and artist. gleasongallery.com

Awards: We will be presenting awards in the following categories during the April 4 Artist Reception
Best of Show: $200.00 

1st Place: $100.00

2nd Place: $50.00

3rd Place: Ribbon

People’s Choice: Ribbon

Important Dates:

Exhibition dates: Saturday,  April 4 – Saturday, April 25, 2026

Reception: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Call Open: Wednesday, January 21 – Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Announce Finalists (by email): Saturday,  March 21, 2026

Accepted works arrive by: Sunday March 29 & Monday March 30 between 11:00am – 4:00pm

When to pick up work/expect your work back (if it does not sell): Artwork must be picked up Sunday April 26 or Monday April 27, 2026 between 11:00am-4:00pm.

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