Call for Entries:

MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAIN

In-Person Gallery Show

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Juried by Tom Killion

Exhibition dates: June 2 – 25, 2026
Postcard artwork: Coming Home by Fawn Bailey

DESCRIPTION
This art exhibit will pay tribute to our local sentry, Mount Tamalpais. Works should aim to capture the mountain’s transformative, vibrant, and spiritual presence from up-close or afar…. possibly including Her flora, fauna, fog, fungi, rocks, trails and waterways.
Our mountain is a source of inspiration.  It is a keeper of local history and lore. It exudes a majestic, living force. What is your unique view of the Sleeping Maiden?
 
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY

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SUBMISSION APPLICATION FORM

MEDIA
– All media including photography and 3D/Sculptural works
– Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
– Submission limit: 2 works per artist.
– Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.

ART PREPARATION
– All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
– Max size for wall pieces: 40” wide | 60” high
– Framed wall hung pieces must be securely wired
– Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact 
– Bring or attache resume and/or artist statement to the application if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS
– Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to two pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
– NEW! We are moving from handwritten applications to a digital submission process using JotForm. Please note that all artwork must still be hand-delivered to the gallery for jurying. 
– We strongly encourage all artists to complete their submission application form online before bringing in their artwork.
– You may pay online by credit card, or indicate that you’ll pay by check, cash, or Venmo at drop-off.
– If you’re unable to complete the form in advance, we’ll be available to assist you when you arrive.
– The art tags will be printed by the office and handed to you to attach to the work when you arrive to drop off work.

ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members.
If you pay by credit card a small service fee will be added.

DATES
Dates for in-person entry submission:
Friday, May 29, 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 1 pm (Please note shorter hours on Saturday)

Date when artists will be notified of jury results:
By Monday, June 1 by 5 pm, results will be sent to the email provided on the submission application form.

Pick up times for non-selected work:
Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 4 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday, June 6 from 6:00- 6:30 pm, after Art Talk

End-of Exhibit Artwork Pick-Up:
Friday, June 26  from 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 2 pm

EVENTS
First Tuesday Art Walk Reception
Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Art Talk and Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6, 4:00 – 6:00pm

SUBMISSION APPLICATION FORM

Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged. 

Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.

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