The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming “Winter Wonderland” juried exhibition, which will be on view at City Hall. We invite artists to submit work that captures the unique spirit of winter, celebrating the beauty, magic, and wonder of the season—from snow-covered cityscapes and frosted landscapes to whimsical scenes of fantasy and winter celebrations. This exhibit aims to create an immersive winter experience, filling our gallery with the joy, tranquility, and sparkle that define the season.
DATES AND DEADLINES
Deadline to Apply: November 24, 2024
Exhibition Dates: January 9, 2025 – March 6, 2025
Artwork Drop-off: January 8, 2025
Artwork Pick-up: March 6, 2025
Location: City of Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Artists will be notified of juried results roughly two weeks after the deadline.
The City’s Arts and Events reserves the right to change the project timeline.
ELIGIBILITY:
- All hanging artwork must be properly wired
- Maximum size 40” x 50” (including frame)
- Maximum weight: 20lbs
- Artwork previously exhibited with the City will not be considered
- Mailed artwork will not be accepted
- Artists must physically hand-deliver and pickup their artwork
- Per ADA compliance, artwork cannot protrude more than four inches from the wall
- Acceptable mediums include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed-media.
- This call is open to artists regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities
SALES OF ARTWORK:
Each respective artist will be responsible for handling the sale of their own artwork included in this exhibition. The City of Santa Clarita or its employees will not be responsible for the sale of artwork. In the event the City is approached by an interested buyer, the City will provide the interested buyer’s information to the artist who will then execute the sale of their own artwork. There is no commission due to the City.
CITY POLICY:
Per City policy, our contract states that artwork must be on display during the duration of the exhibit, and cannot be removed earlier. This is standard procedures and expectations within the arts industry for exhibits. We proudly offer multiple exhibits around the City for local and nonresidents to showcase their artwork free of charge, in return we ask that our City’s policies are respected. Early removal of artwork before the exhibit has ended will affect an artist’s ability to participate in future opportunities with the City of Santa Clarita’s art exhibits programs.