Call Description

SFVACC invites submissions for our upcoming online exhibition, Spring Forward. This show explores the concept of moving forward—embracing growth, transformation, and the momentum that propels us into the future.

While inspired by the energy of spring, this exhibition seeks artwork that interprets Spring Forward in diverse and creative ways. Submissions might explore:

• Themes of personal or societal growth and renewal
• The passing of time and the cycles of life
• Optimism, resilience, and taking bold steps forward
• Abstract interpretations of momentum and change

This is your opportunity to inspire and be inspired—through interpretations that remind us all of the power of forward motion and the beauty of transformation.

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

JUROR – Genie Davis 

Genie Davis is a writer who loves and writes about art as well as a wide range of other subjects as a journalist, biographer, novelist, and WGA-W screen and television writer. You can see her written work in the arts on her own www.diversionsLA.com as well as in past publications of Artillery, Art & Cake, Art Scene, Fabrik, and Riot Material.

She is the curator of 2023’s Leaving Eden, a two-person thematic exhibition at Keystone Art Space; September 2024’s Thresholds, a small group exhibition at Gallery of Hermosa; and upcoming in March 2025, the international exhibition Windswept at Wonzimer Gallery.
 

ELIGIBILITY
“Spring Forward” is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.

IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibit entry starts: Monday, December 16, 2024

Deadline for entries: Sunday, February 9, 2025 -  11:59 pm MST

Notice of acceptance (by e-mail) by: Tuesday, February, 18, 2025

Award winners notified: Tuesday, February, 18, 2025

Exhibit opens: Friday, March 14, 2025

Exhibit closes: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 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 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 Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn by the artist.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 audio, video, or 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. 

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS)
All entries must be submitted as a high resolution (1-5MB), digital .JPEG 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. 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. 

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
SFVACC encourages artists to promote the exhibition on their social pages. 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

“Spring Forward” is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.