Visual Arts

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – August 1, 2021
The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking all media artwork for the
upcoming juried exhibition, Safe Haven.
The theme invites multiple perspectives including: your own sense and
experience of a safe space; your thoughts on addressing the complex
social issues of homelessness; your observations that may be tinted by
compassion, confusion or personal involvement. The museum’s exhibition
committee will make final selections.
ELIGIBILITY: Original works, all media (installation, visual art, photography,
performance, spoken word, video, music) created by artists residing in Northern
California, defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border.
All exhibited artworks must remain in the exhibition until 5 p.m. on August 1, 2021. *No
work previously exhibited at monca.
Deadline for entries: May 21, 2021, at 5 pm.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
● Your entry should be emailed to: submissions@monca.org with the
SUBJECT of the email as “Safe Haven.”
● The email must contain:
Artist’s name, address, phone(s), email address
image files (see below for file-naming format)
information for each piece (see below for details)
A résumé or c.v. and/or a brief artist statement
Indicate payment method for entry fee
monca / 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 / 530.487.7272REQUIREMENTS FOR IMAGE LABELLING and DESCRIPTIONS
Image files should be in .jpg format, naming the file with the artist’s name
followed by 1, 2, 3 etc. Example joesmith1.jpg
For each image, include:
1. Image number (from the filename)
2. Title
3. Medium
4. Dimensions
5. Date of work
6. Any special display or hanging needs
7. Price or NFS
The price should include a 50% museum commission. Prices will not appear on
the gallery signage but instead will be available on request.
ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 3 images; $10 for each additional entry.
● Checks or credit card payments must reach monca by May 21 at 5 pm.
● Make check payable to monca and write ‘Safe Haven entry fee’ in the memo.
Your canceled check is your receipt.
● For credit card payment, call 530.487.7272—leave name and phone number for
callback. Or email Pat Macias for a callback at pkmacias@comcast.net with your name and
phone—–do not email your credit card number.
Jury notifications will be emailed on May 25, 2021, along with delivery
instructions for accepted works.
ART DELIVERY
Accepted works will be received at 900 Esplanade on the following dates: May
27-30,
June 3-6 from 11-5 pm. Please follow safety protocols. Mask will be required.
All work must be delivered ready to hang or display. Works to hang on the
wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers. Any special display or hanging needs
must be described in the application.
Artist’s name, phone, and title of work must be on the back of each artwork.
Please note
If you are not a local artist or if for any reason you must ship your work, return postage
arrangements will be required upfront. If the work does not sell, it will be re-packaged in
its original shipping materials and sent back to you at your cost.
If shipping the work, please insure it. If glazed, make sure to use Plexiglas to prevent
breakage since glass could damage the artwork. The museum will not be held
responsible for work damaged in shipment.
monca / 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 / 530.487.7272Safe Haven IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for entries: May 21 at 5 pm
Jury results notification: May 25
Artwork delivery: May 27-30, June 3-6, 11-5 pm
Opening reception: June 10, 5:30-8:00
Panel Conversations: TBD – please let us know if you would like to participate.
Artwork pickup: August 1 at 5 pm, August 5-8, August 12-15, 11-5 pm
Works left beyond August 15 are assessed a storage fee of $5 per piece,
per day (Thurs-Sun). Works left beyond September 19, 2021 will become
the property of monca.
Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. monca will be diligent in
the care of artwork but is not responsible for any loss or damage that
might occur.

The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking all media artwork for the upcoming juried exhibition, Safe Haven. What do you call your safe haven? Shelter, connections, place, home? What keeps us sane or not? 

Middletown Art Center (MAC) is seeking artists interested in responding to the natural environment of Middletown Trailside Park through materials and content. Participation is a unique opportunity to address continuous recovery through thoughtful artistry and/or restoration. Projects should integrate the spirit and materials of the park and the ‘locus’ of Lake County.
 
The first public art venue in Lake County, EcoArts Sculpture Walk was founded in 2003 and featured work by 20-30 regional artists annually. MAC opened in the spring of 2015 to expand arts access and provide a year-round arts venue. That fall, the Valley Fire devastated 76,067 acres in the South Lake County area, including the park, Sculpture Walk and 1300 homes. Though the park was transformed, the Sculpture Walk reopened in 2019. The 2020 exhibit was stymied by COVID-19 but several works from the 2019 exhibit remain on view in the park.
 
“This 15th year of the Sculpture Walk our primary purpose remains supporting revitalization of the land, mending of damaged ecosystems, and inspiring a dialogue with nature both for artists and visitors”, said MAC Director, Lisa Kaplan. “Historically, most work was removed in November, at the beginning of winter, but strong work that contributes to ecosystem revitalization may be permitted to remain onsite.”
 
A visit to the park is encouraged to observe the changed and recovering environment. Trailside Park is open from dawn to dusk daily and located about 1.5 miles outside of Middletown off Hwy 175 at 21435 Dry Creek Cutoff. Additional samples and videos of work and the guide from the 2019 exhibit can be found at middletownartcenter.org/ecoarts.
 
Applications and concept sketches may be submitted anytime before April 20. Photos of work in progress or finished work are welcome. Applications can be found at middletownartcenter.org/ecoarts and should be submitted via email to artwork@middletownartcenter.org.