Fine Art

Artist painting

With entries ranging from intricate digital composition to beautiful paintings and sculptures, attend one of the largest judged art shows in the Golden State.

All fine art photography divisions are listed in the Photography Competition Guide. All accepted work will be displayed in the Fine Art Gallery.

This competition is open to California residents who have reached 18 years of age as of January 1, 2025.

How to Enter

Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter. Guidebooks are updated regularly until June, so make sure to continue checking back!

2025 California Fine Art Competition Guide

Step by Step Online Instructions How to Enter

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Anusha Govindan

Fine Art Coordinator

(916) 607-4273

fineart@calexpo.com

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Competition Dates

Dates Details
February 5, 2025 Entries Open registration online
April 6, 2025 Entries Close online 11:59 pm & entry fees must be paid & upload image
April 25, 2025 Accepted artwork announcement
May 23, 2025 Shipped artworks, accepted entry form, & artist resume, due 4:30 pm
May 30-31, 2025 Hand deliver artworks and accepted entry form, Expo Center building #7 between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 20, 2025 Artist’s statements & Artist’s Resume due by email
July 11, 2025 Exhibition Opens. Award results posted online.
July 13, 2025 Awards ceremony in Expo Center Building #7
July 27, 2025 Exhibition Closes
August 1-2, 2025 Pick up artworks & awards, Expo center building #7, 9 am – 5 pm
August 8, 2025 Shipped artworks packed and returned following this date

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