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Society of West-Coast Artists 73nd Annual Exhibition


  • SWA Fine Art Center 527 San Mateo Avenue San Bruno, CA, 94066 United States (map)

Call for Entries: May 15th to June 18th
Juried: June 20th and 21st
Delivery of accepted: June 23rd 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or June 24th 10:00- 1:00 pm
Jesus will make deliveries to San Bruno on June 24th
Judging for awards June 24th, after 1:00
Awards Reception: TBA
Awards: Cash prizes will be awarded during the reception.
30 Signature Award Points for acceptance in show.

  • Open to SWA Members only. Dues must be paid through 12/31/2023

  • Entry Fees: $25 each entry paid on ENTRYTHINGY. Entry fees are non-refundable. The Title and artist name must be on the back of the painting. If you want a Booklet/Catalog of this show, make a check out to SWA for $30.00 and tape to the back of your painting.

  • Eligible Work: Original art conceived by the artist, completed within the past five (5) years. No copies, class work, work done under supervision, work printed by any commercial process or oil under glass. Work cannot have been shown in a previous S.F. SWA Annual Exhibit. Painting cannot be in the show immediately prior to the Annual. An Artist cannot win Best of show two consecutive years.

  • Size Limitations:

    • Paitings: Smallest dimension, including frame, cannot be less than 16” on each side or 256 sq in. Largest dimension, including frame, must not be greater than 60” or 3600 sq in and weight no more than 25 lbs.

    • Sculpture: No sculptures over two feet high or weighing over 25 pounds. Small works must be secured to a stand.

  • Framing: Flat hangers with wire only. No hardware may project beyond back of frame. Tape or sleeves on wire ends are required. Use PLEXIGLAS on full w/c sheet (and larger) when using a metal frame.

  • Liability: Though all reasonable care will be taken with artwork, SWA, its officers and volunteers will not be responsible for broken glass, scratched Plexiglas or damaged frames, or loss in any way. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.

  • Sales: Sales are between the artist and buyer. Paintings/Sculptures must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. A 10% donation on sales goes to SWA. Adjust your prices accordingly.

SF Chapter Artists are expected to staff the Art Center one day for each painting accepted. You may find substitute staffer or pay $50/day to hire a staffer. All artwork must be taken home after the awards reception on July 24th, 1:30-2:30 pm.

Show Coordinator
SWA Board of Directors, Chair:
Carrie Drilling
650 619-7010
ccdrilling@hotmail.com

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