THEME – “BOLD AND FREE”:   Artwork that is fearless and daring, unbound and independent. 

Open to painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, fiber art, ceramics and all types of fine art crafts.  (No film or video.) The show will be presented in two forms – an online presentation in the MSA “Virtual Gallery” which will include the price and contact information of the artist.  In addition, a video version showing all works in the show will be produced and will remain available to view after the show closes. 

Only online entries with digitally uploaded images to CaFE will be accepted. Digital entries must be RECEIVED via the CaFE application by April 8, 2025, before 11:59pm Mountain Time. Notification of acceptance will be by email and an online list of accepted artwork entries on the MSA website.  Note: Artwork previously juried into an MSA exhibition will not be accepted.

EXHIBITION DATES: April 24, 2025, through June 21, 2025.  The YouTube version of the exhibition will remain available after that date.

RECEPTION:  A virtual ZOOM reception will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 5pm PST.  Details and the link to the ZOOM will be released well in advance.

DEADLINE TO ENTER: April 8, 2025

JUROR: Susan Goetz Zwirn.  Susan Goetz Zwirn is an accomplished artist and educator whose career spans several decades in both New York and California. Her work blends representational and abstract approaches, drawing inspiration from nature and exploring diverse approaches to visual perception. She received her master’s degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and doctoral degree from Columbia University.  

Zwirn’s paintings have earned numerous awards, been exhibited nationally, and are included in private and corporate collections across the U.S. and internationally. She is also a passionate speaker, delivering talks on art to diverse audiences both domestically and abroad.  https://marinopenstudios.org/members/susangzwirngmail-com/

AWARDS:
First Prize: $500.  Second Prize: $300.  Third Prize: $100.  Several non-monetary Honorable Mention awards may be given at the Juror's discretion.

GENERAL INFORMATION:   For general information email: shows@msartists.org and include “FRESH ART 2024” in the subject line. For assistance with online entry: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Mountain Time, contact: contactcafe@callforentry.org

All properly prepared entries (refer to digital file image requirements) will be viewed and judged by the juror. The decision of the juror is final. No more than 2 works by an artist will be included in the final juried selection.  

Entry instructions may be found on our website: https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org or on CaFE. If you are already registered with CaFE, you may use your existing username and password to enter this show. All entries must be submitted with digital images and must adhere to CaFE requirements.
Your entries must first be uploaded to "My Portfolio" on the CaFE application. You then choose images from your "Portfolio" to be entered in this exhibition.

- Image Format:  JPG or JPEG 
- Dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side. CaFE may readjust your dimensions after entry to fit the limitations. Size: under 5 MB

- Description:  the description entered in your Portfolio with your image will be visible in the Online Exhibition, but not in the YouTube version.
- Please check your entries for accuracy and typos.  No changes to title, price, or other material information will be permitted after April 8, 2025.

- Digital Entries Deadline: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, before 11:59p.m. Mountain Time.
- Notification of Accepted Entries: April 16, 2025 (by midnight Pacific Time).

- Show Opens: April 24, 2025 (online gallery)

- Reception (ZOOM call): Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 5pm PT.
- Show Closes in the online gallery June 21, 2025.  The YouTube video version will remain available after that date.

ACCEPTED ARTWORK NOTIFICATION:
Artists will receive email notices of accepted artwork by April 16, 2025, (by midnight PST). A SEPARATE email notice will be sent on the same date showing non-accepted artwork. In addition, a list of the accepted artwork will be posted on the MSA website.

SALES:
Artwork in the show will be for sale at the price chosen by the artist.  This price does not include shipping and handling costs. The artist will handle the sale of their artwork and shipping thereof. Any interested purchaser will contact the artist directly regarding purchase of artist's work. 100% of the sale of work will go to the artist; no commission to MSA. If the artist does NOT wish their entry to be for sale, they should show a $0 price and select “not for sale” for that piece.

The artist's email contact information will be posted along with their artwork image on the Online Gallery show so that the artist can be contacted by potential buyers. HOWEVER: If the artwork is selected for the exhibition, the artist may opt to show their website link instead of their email contact information with their entry by indicating such on their CaFE entry.

Application Requirements

FEES:

A non-refundable entry fee will be charged.
Non-members: $35 for 3 entries, $7 for each additional entry up to (10) pieces.
MSA members: $30 for 3 entries, $7 for each additional entry up to (10) pieces.

Payments are to be made by credit card, debit (VISA or MC) or PayPal through the CaFÉ application. Diptychs and triptychs count as one piece, use only one image of the entire diptych or triptych. Fee payment does not guarantee that any/all artworks submitted for jurying will be included in the exhibition.

 MSA members with award vouchers, contact shows@msartists.org for a coupon code. Vouchers do not cover 100% of the entry fee. 

Eligibility Criteria

All artists over the age of 18 are invited.