Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2025

ELIGIBILITY AND MEDIA:
The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 13th year, is open to artists residing in California. This is an open-theme juried exhibit, displaying art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium, except for video or sound, and must not exceed 36” wide for 2D work. There are no size restrictions for three-dimensional work, but work must not exceed 75 lb. Works on paper are accepted if they are framed or have hardware to safely display them. Accepted work should be original, completed within the past five years, and remain at the Pence during the entire exhibit. The work must not have been shown previously at the Pence. Applicants may submit 3 images of work for review, along with an artist statement and resume, at www.callforentry.org, and pay a fee of $30 for Pence members, or $35 for non-Pence members. 

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:
Accepted work may be hand-delivered by July 3, or between July 5-6, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM, or shipped and insured by the artist to the Pence by July 3rd. Expenses for shipping to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist, unless the piece sells during the display. Artists can include a prepaid label for return shipping.

MERIT AWARDS:
Monetary awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded based on the Juror’s choice and are $400, $300, and $200. These are awarded during the opening reception by the Juror. Two honorable mention prizes will be given that will receive a Muse level ($130) annual membership.

LIABILITY:

The Pence Gallery will provide insurance for all artwork while it is on the premises through August 19. Each artist must complete an exhibition contract when they are accepted. All work must be picked up or shipped, between August 18-19, unless other arrangements are made.

JUROR: Susie Kantor

This year’s juror is Susie Kantor. She is the Associate Curator & Exhibition Department Head at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis. Her curatorial projects at the Manetti Shrem Museum include Through Their Eyes: Selections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection; Phillip Byrne, Beatriz Cortez, Kang Seung Lee, Candice Lin: Entangled Writing; Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience; Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock; From Moment to Movement: Picturing Protest in the Kramlich Collection; Wayne Thiebaud Influencer: A New Generation (co-curated with Rachel Teagle); and New Flavors: Collected at the Candy Store (co-curated with Jenna Blair); she also served as coordinating curator for Young, Gifted and Black: The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art. Previously, she worked at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. She holds an MA in Art History with a focus on 17th century Dutch painting from New York University, Institute of Fine Arts and a BA in Art History and Political Science from Wellesley College.

LOCATION:
The Pence is a nonprofit art gallery, established in 1975, whose mission is to educate and inspire the community by exhibiting high-caliber art by local and regional artists. This exhibit will be displayed in the Main Gallery, measuring 1,000 square feet, with 12’ ceilings.

IMPORTANT DATES:

May 16: Applications are due online by 9 PM PST at www.callforentry.org

May 30: Notification of juried results by email 
July 3: Shipping deadline for accepted work

July 3, 5-6: Drop off accepted work at Pence Gallery, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
July 11-August 17, 2025, 11:30 AM - 5 PM (closed Mondays): Exhibition dates
Friday, July 11, 6-9 PM: Reception (Awards at 8 PM)
August 18-19, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Pick up exhibited work

SALES:
Sales are encouraged. Indicate on the entry form whether the work is for sale. The Pence Gallery will retain a 40% commission on all work sold. Prices quoted on the entry form may not be changed after acceptance into the show.

Application Requirements

This exhibit is limited to California artists ages 18 and up. Work may be in any medium except for video or sound, but must not exceed 36” wide for 2D work. There are no size restrictions for three-dimensional work. Accepted work should be original and completed within the past five years. To apply, submit 3 images at www.callforentry.org, and pay an application fee of $30 for Pence Members ($35 for non-Pence Members). The deadline for entry online is May 16, 9 PM PST.

Eligibility Criteria

Must live in California, be over 18, and apply by the deadline.