Call to Artists: Portraits, Places and Things

The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is calling local artists to submit artwork for jury for the final exhibition of the year in the C3 Gallery. The theme for inclusion in this exhibition is “Portraits, Places and Things.” It will open November 1 and run through February 15, 2018.

The C3 Gallery is comprised of three areas to exhibit works of various media, including paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, and glass. The gallery accommodates 48 linear feet of 2-D hanging work and has an 8-foot cabinet with adjustable glass shelves for 3-D art.

To participate, artists must be 18 years or older and qualify as one of the following:

1. a resident of Coronado
2. an employee (20 hours or more), teacher or property owner in Coronado, or
3. an operator of a gallery in Coronado.

All artwork must be original and the work of the registered applicant. Work must relate to the established theme and the overall dimensions of submitted work is not to exceed 24” x 28” including the frame.

Visit CoronadoARTS.com and download the application packet to enter this juried show. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on September 15. Selected artists will be notified by October 6 and must be able to deliver artwork for installation on October 27 or 28 and attend the Artist Reception scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee to enter the juried call is $25 (non-refundable). The application packet for this call is available on CoronadoARTS.com or contact the Contract Arts Administrator for a pdf or hardcopy.

For additional information, please contact:
Kelly Purvis, Contract Arts Administrator
[email protected] or 619.341.0137 (cell)

About the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission: The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission was established by the Coronado City Council in 2011. It is a seven-member commission charged with providing recommendations and taking action to “foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural, and other arts in Coronado.” For more information: www.coronadoarts.com. The Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meetings are open and the public is invited to attend. Agendas and Minutes of current and previous meetings are posted and available on the City’s website: www.coronado.ca.us