Art Show Entry Rules

Kate Hoffman recently retired from 23 years as Director of the Huntington Beach Art Center, a community art center that produced six exhibitions a year and where she began the Artist Council, a membership program for local and regional artists. Her focus is to provide opportunities and inspiration to artists of all levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art and a master’s degree in conflict management. She plans to resume taking classes in watercolor and oil painting, developing her skills as an artist.

• Limit of 10 entries per artist.
• Works that have previously won monetary awards in any CAL juried art show are not eligible for future shows.
• At least 7 entries must be received in a category to guarantee fair judgement. If fewer than 7 entries are submitted, there will be a 1st Place monetary award only.
• All entries must be original works. Copies of paintings, class studies, or copies of published works will not be accepted.
• Digital photos must be submitted to CAL if submissions are to be included in the online CAL website gallery and City of Cypress web site.
• CAL reserves the right to refuse artworks deemed unsuitable.
• A 15% commission shall be paid to CAL for any works sold during the exhibit.

• $15 per submission (non-CAL members)
• $9 per submission (CAL members) use coupon code member24
• Membership matters! 4 standard entries = $60
  4 entries with member discount = $36 (plus membership of $25 = $61 and you get the member discount for the Fall Show as well.)
• Free 5th entry (all artists). Just add your 5th entry and the cost is deducted in the cart.
• Honorable Mentions from previous shows may be credited using the coupon code “honorable” (no quote marks)
• Paying on site, please make checks payable to Cypress Art League

Online registration: August 24 – September 13, 2024
In-person registration/Artwork Drop Off: September 14 9 am – 12 pm
Judging: Saturday, September 14 1pm – 5pm
Public exhibition: Sunday, September 15 pm – 4 pm
CAL General Meeting: Sunday, September 15 2 pm – 4 pm
Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 15 4 pm – 4:30 pm
Artwork pick-up*: Sunday, September 15 4:30 pm – 5 pm
Winner Gallery Display pick-up: October 15 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
*All entries must be picked up by 5 pm. No storage is available at the Cypress Community Center.

All artworks:

All artworks must have artist name, address, phone number, title, medium, and price/NFS affixed either on back corner of 2-dimensional works or so as to not be seen on 3-dimensional works.

2-Dimensional Works:

• 2-Dimensional works must be dry, framed, and ready to hang.
• Hanging hardware must be securely attached and have a wire across the back.
• Hanging hardware must be appropriate for the weight of the piece.
• Watercolors, pastels, and drawings must be under glass or plexiglass.
• Edges must be painted if not framed.
• Dimensions may not exceed 48″ either vertically or horizontally.

3-Dimensional Works:

• 3-Dimensional works (ie sculpture, ceramics, carvings) must not exceed 36″x18″x18″ and 75 lbs.
• Artist must supply display units for large or unusual entries.

Online registration: Choose your Division and complete each entry separately. Place each entry in the cart, then check out when you have all entries completed. You’ll apply any coupons for membership when your cart is ready for check out. Don’t forget your membership to get the member discount!

Discount codes:
CAL members use coupon code member24.
Honorable Mentions from previous shows use the coupon code honorable.

In-person registration: download the form and bring to the Cypress Community Center on Saturday, September 14, between 9 am and 12 pm.

Please note that we will not be taking pictures of entries on site for this show, please email those to CAL to be included in the online gallery if you are NOT registering online.