CALL FOR ENTRIES

SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION

GALLERY EXHIBITION DATES

Exhibition: September 5, 2026 through September 27, 2026

Entry Deadline: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Dropoff/Pickup Date: September 2, 2026

VENUE

OCFA Showcase Gallery, 3851 S. Bear St., B-15, Santa Ana, CA

ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to all Orange County Fine Arts (OCFA) members who have juried into the gallery.

Are you a member, but haven't juried in yet? CLICK HERE to jury in.

EXHIBITION THEME

Narrative Fragments explores the power of incomplete stories, broken images, and fragmented moments to create meaning. In a world saturated with seamless narratives and polished digital feeds, this exhibition celebrates the expressive potential of absence, silence, and the spaces between.

We live in an age of information overload, yet true understanding often emerges not from complete pictures, but from what we must imagine, interpret, and construct ourselves. A torn photograph. A voice cut short. A gesture frozen mid-motion. These fragments invite us into active participation—we become co-creators, filling gaps with our own memories, desires, and uncertainties.

EXHIBITION ARTWORK MEDIA & SPECIFICS

All media is welcome. Painting, sculpture, ceramics, wood, glass, fabric, metals, photography, jewelry, mixed media, etc.

2-D ARTWORK: SIZE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

• Maximum Weight: 20 Ibs.
• Maximum Size: 60"(H) x 48"(W) or 48"(H) x 60"(W).

 3-D ARTWORK: SIZE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

• Maximum Weight: 20 Ibs. on wall, 50 lbs. off wall

 LABELING for 2-D and 3-D Art

• Each piece of artwork must have two identical labels: One in FRONT, and one in BACK.
• The two labels are used for identification and orientation when mounting the show in the gallery. Labels will be removed for the exhibition.

OCFA Artwork Labels can be downloaded HERE

LABELING for grouped objects jewelry and craft

• Individual art objects that are displayed as a group, e.g. jewelry, craft items, functional ceramics, clothing, note cards etc., must be clearly marked with the retail price and the artist's name. Note that the retail price of the artwork will be split 75% to the artist and 25% commission to the gallery. Price accordingly.

ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESS FOR EXHIBITION

The online registration form will include submission details, electronic payment, and an upload function for your images.

ACCEPTANCE INTO EXHIBITION

All artwork accepted into the exhibit is subject to approval by the Gallery Director.

Artists will need to submit the following:

• Your Name
• Contact Info (Email & Phone)
• Title of artwork
• Medium
• A brief description/statement about the piece
• Price
• Image (1200px on the long side) (Name-Artwork Title on image file)

Exhibition Fees:

• $20 Per-Piece Show Fee
• $15 One-Time Reception Fee
• OCFA Showcase is an all-volunteer Member Co-op Gallery. Exhibiting artists are required to work a 5 hour shift in the gallery during the exhibition setup, reception or exhibition, or pay a $25 fee.
• Payment must be made at the time of entry using the online entry form.
• ONLY artwork entered through the OCFA online entry form will be displayed in the Online Gallery.

REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK IMAGES

Any artwork entered in this show designates the artist's consent that OCFA may use the entered artwork for promotional purposes.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

By entering the exhibit through OCFA, the Artist acknowledges that OCFA will take all reasonable care to safeguard their images and Artist accepts that OCFA, its agents, associates, directors, officers, volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability, loss, or theft, should any occur. Insurance for art entered in this show is the responsibility of the artist. By entering, Artist agrees to all terms described in this contract.

SALES, SALES TAX, COMMISSIONS, SHIPPING

Artists will retain 75% of the sale price of any artwork sold during this show. Showcase Gallery will collect a 25% commission on all art sales during the show. All sales will be handled directly between the buyer and Showcase Gallery. Sales tax will be collected on each art sale by Showcase Gallery.

Showcase Gallery will issue payment to the Artist for any sales. All shipping arrangements (if any) will be between the buyer and the Artist.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE EXHIBITION