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, 2022.
Enjoy a tour of the Fine Art & Photography exhibits during the Fine Art Walk Through on Saturday, July 23, at 12 pm, led by head judge Chris Daubert.
How to Enter
Prize Donors
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- Sacramento Fine Arts: Awards $150 to an outstanding work in any division.
- Christopher Max Thompson Award: $200 to an Outstanding sculpture.
- Northern California Arts: Awards $100 to an outstanding work in any medium
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | Entries Open registration online |
| June 2, 2022 | Entries Close online 11:59 PM & entry fees must be paid & upload image |
| June 10, 2022 | Accepted artwork announcement |
| June 24, 2022 | Shipped artworks, accepted entry form, & artist resume, due 4:30 PM |
| June 25, 2022 | Hand deliver accepted artworks, accepted entry form, & artist resume, Expo Center building #7, 9 AM – 5 PM |
| June 25, 2022 | Artist’s statements due by email |
| July 15, 2022 | Exhibition Opens. Award results posted online. |
| July 23, 2022 | Awards ceremony in expo center building #7 |
| July 23, 2022 | Fine Art Walk Through led by head judge by Chris Daubert |
| July 31, 2022 | Exhibition Closes |
| August 6, 2022 | Pick up artworks & awards, Expo center building #7, 9 am – 5 pm |
| August 8, 2022 | Shipped artworks packed and returned following this date |
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