CALL TO ARTISTS
California Dreaming

September 5 - 23, 2025

Opening Reception is Friday, September 5 (5:30pm - 8pm)

CALL TO ARTISTS
California Dreaming

September 5-23, 2025

From coastal fog to desert skies, tech utopias to redwood cathedrals—California is more than a place, it’s a state of mind.

Pacific Art League invites artists of all media to submit work inspired by the Golden State for our September exhibition, California Dreaming. Whether you’re moved by its natural landscapes, cultural diversity, urban energy, or surf-soaked nostalgia, we want to see your take on what California means to you.

All media welcome: painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, printmaking, fiber, and more. Both 2D and 3D work encouraged.

EXHIBITION DATES
September 5 -23, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, September 5, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Ribbons awards will be announced at the reception. This event is free and open to the public.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists (members & non-members) and artistic works.

ENTRY FEE
First Submission
$20 for Members
$30 for Non-Members
Additional Submissions
$10 Every additional submission regardless of Membership status

JUROR
TBA

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Friday, August 1, 2025

SELECTION NOTIFICATION DATE
Friday, August 8, 2025 (by email)

CONTACT
For any questions relating to submissions, exhibitions, or sales please send them to info@pacificartleague.org.

Please contact Aly Gould, Executive Director Aly@pacificartleague.org for corporate sponsorships, artist sponsorship, partnerships or to make a charitable contribution.

ART INTAKE
Accepted works must be hand-delivered to PAL on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 (12pm - 4pm only)

ART PICK UP
Exhibited works must be picked up at PAL at the end of the exhibit on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (12am - 4pm only)

AWARDS
Ribbons will be awarded to works selected by the juror

SALES COMMISSION
Members 60/40 (in favor of the artist)
Non-Members 50/50 (in favor of the artist)

GUIDELINES
Measurements are based on the piece’s longest side, including the frame.

  • Size of work is limited to 36” wide by 36” tall, including the frame. Please note, that anything submitted over 36” will not be accepted into the show.

  • All 2D work must be ready to hang on a wire.

  • All 2D work must be framed or on gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges.

  • All work must be labeled on the front with the title and artist’s name (post-it or paper taped to frame work well).

  • All works must be dry to the touch.

JUROR

TBD