Call Detail
Call Overview
Days remaining to deadline: 46
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $55.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 6
Audio | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 6
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Eligibility: International
State: California
Call Description
Open Call: All Media 2025
Deadline July 6th, 2025
Application fee: Non-members $55, members $35 with coupon code
PROSPECTUS
Artists are continuously challenging their boundaries and excavating their unique discoveries to create new and bold work. Studio Channel Islands invite you to enter your most recent break-through pieces, the ones that have led you to the horizon of your work’s next evolution!
All media and styles are welcome.
Juror: Taylor Bythewood-Porter, Curator and Writer
Taylor Bythwood-Porter holds a Master of Arts in art business with a concentration in contemporary art from Sotheby's Institute of Art at Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She was Assistant Curator at the California African American Museum where she co-curated a series of exceptional exhibitions culminating in the critically acclaimed Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture (2021).
Previously to her position at CAAM, she served as president and a founding member of SIA Curates, a curatorial organization run through Sotheby’s Institute of Art at Claremont Graduate University.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
This exhibition accepts 2D/3D works, video, film, performance, sound, installation art. All submissions must be the artist’s original work.
AWARDS
The Juror's Awards three works
Cash Prizes:
1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $750
3rd Place $500
Plus professional installation documentation of the exhibition provided to all successful artists (worth $1,500).
IMPORTANT DATES (SUMMARY)
EXHIBITION DATES August 2 - September 13, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION August 2, 2025 - 4 PM – 6 PM
Call for Artist Open
July 6 Submission Deadline
July 16 Artist Notification Date
July 28 Receive Date for Shipping
July 29 9am-6pm Artwork Drop-off
August 2 Show Opens:
August 2 Artist Reception 4pm – 6pm, Winners announced at 5:15pm
September 13 Show Closes
September 16 Pick up day 9-6:30pm
For detailed information on artwork eligibility, installation, delivery, shipment, commission, promotion, etc. - please refer to Legal Terms
Application Requirements
All submissions must be of original artwork, completed within the last three years.
Artwork made up of multiple pieces should be included as a single application.
All placement and installation of artwork to be done at the discretion of the professional installation team.
All work must be delivered within the time frame given by gallery. No late deliveries will be accepted.
Artist must indicate vertical or horizontal orientation of each piece and include any special installation instructions.
Installation team will take requests into consideration but final decision on cost and safety to be made by the gallery.
All 2D artwork must be delivered ready to hang with appropriate hardware. No saw-tooth hangers. Pedestals will be provided for 3D artwork.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all artists ages 18 and up.
All media. Limited video and live performance options available.
2D artwork must be no larger than 8ft high.
All art work submitted shall be original and created by the artist. Artwork previously exhibited at the Blackboard Gallery is not permissible.