SFVACC invites artists and photographers to explore their artistic relationship with flora and fauna in nature. Think of natural elements and anything from insects and birds to majestic animals. Show your appreciation of wildlife near and far. Get in touch with your outdoor adventurer or environmentalist.

• Best of Show $800 – 1st Place $400 – 2nd Place $300 plus 4 Honorable Mentions

JUROR – Scott Logan 

Scott Logan is a graphic artist and wildlife photographer with images appearing in books, magazines, galleries and scientific periodicals. Scott is currently the Gottlieb Native Garden’s Naturalist, where he is documenting its wildlife, coordinating University research projects and monitoring the overall health of the garden. His recent book project, The Gottlieb Native Garden: An Intimate Wildlife Journey reveals, through photography, the astonishing range of biodiversity that's capable of thriving in our own native gardens. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Logan has been observing the city’s remarkable urban wildlife since childhood, which has influenced his career choices, including being an active wildlife lecturer, bird tour leader, and birdologist.

ELIGIBILITY
“Call of the Wild” is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.

IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibit entry starts: Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Deadline for entries: Thursday, September 5, 2024 – 11:59 pm MST

Notice of acceptance (by e-mail): September 11-12, 2024

Award winners notified: September 14, 2024

Exhibit opens: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Virtual Artists’ Reception: Saturday, October 19 - 5:00 - 6:00 pm PST

Exhibit closes: Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 11:59 pm* PST

*Exhibit will remain on view on the SFVACC website Archived Exhibits page indefinitely.

AWARDS
An $800 cash award will be presented at the reception for Best of Show. A 1st Place cash award of $400 and a 2nd Place cash award of $300 will be awarded as well. Juror will also select up to Four Honorable Mention awards.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original and of the artist’s own execution.  Do not submit works which violate copyright laws.   Artwork created and completed under the direct supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn by the artist.  All juried artwork must remain online until the end of the exhibit.  Please do not enter art that has been shown at any previous SFVACC exhibit.  

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & REQUIREMENTS 
Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist as .JPGs in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture. No AI generated work will be accepted. All artwork images should be submitted unframed unless the artist feels that a particular style of mounting, matting or framing is crucial to proper artistic presentation. This should be stated in the art’s description.

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS)
All entries must be submitted as a high resolution (1-5MB), digital .JPEG or .JPG either cropped to remove background or on a black background without a mat. Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or Plexiglas. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image (.JPG) must represent the submitted art.

Directions for uploading photos to CaFÉ are clearly described on their website.  

ENTRIES & FEES One entry is $40.  Artist may add up to 5 additional entries at $5 each.  Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card.  Fees are non-refundable.  There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.

SALES
A prospective buyer can contact the artist via email by clicking on the artist’s name under the image they are interested in purchasing.  All sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer.  Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission.  SFVACC will receive NO commission on any and all sales of art from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit.  If artwork is sold, the artist must notify the SFVACC so a red dot (signifying it’s been sold) and SOLD in the place of the price, can be added.  Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered “Not for Sale” (NFS). Collecting sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Shipping and insurance shall be by mutual agreement between the buyer and artist. 

PERSONAL APPEARANCES AT THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION
We invite the participating artists to introduce themselves and discuss their art during the reception.  Artists will be allocated a 1 minute time slot if they wish to participate.  Details will follow via e-mail.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotion will be handled by the SFVACC, but we welcome artists promoting the exhibit as well. The exhibit’s prospectus will be available online at www.sfvacc.org/open-call.

LOCATION
This virtual exhibit may be viewed 24/7 on the SFVACC website - www.sfvacc.org > EXHIBITS > Current Exhibit.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: See FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES above.

Eligibility Criteria

“Call of the Wild” is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.