13th Annual Gualala Salon and Salon des Refuses

North Coast Artist Guild Presents

Annual Juried Exhibit


Call to Artist Due March 31

Opens April 10 from 4-6 pm, exhibit up through May 3

Jacob Foyer and Burnett Gallery, Gualala Arts


Lydia Seated in the Garden with a Dog in her Lap by Mary Cassatt

The Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés is our local premier juried art show of the year. Hosted by the North Coast Artists Guild, this show features some of the best work of both local and regional artists. First Place award is $1,250, Second Place is $1,000, and Third Place is $750.  Don’t agree with the judges? You aren’t alone! The famous Salon des Refusés in  Paris in 1863 was a reaction to the hundreds of master works that did not make it into the formal Salon. All works will be displayed, and those not chosen for the Salon (in the Burnett Gallery) will be placed in the Elaine Jacob Foyer of the Gualala Arts Center, and are eligible for People’s Choice Awards ($125 for first place, $100 for second place, and $75 for third place.)  Other $100 awards this year will be: an Emerging Artist Award for best work by an artist under age 18, a Collage Group Award for best collage; a Humor Award for best humorous content; and the Founders Award by our esteemed founders of the show: Doric Jemison-Ball, Bruce Jones, and Sharon Nickodem.
Opening reception will be from 4-6 pm on April 10. Dust off your fancy clothes (if you still have them) for this premier event!

Dates To Remember:

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2026

Deliver Artwork: April 7, noon-3pm

Public Reception: Fri, April 10, 4-6 pm   

Pick-up Artwork: May 4, noon-3pm

EXHIBIT CURATOR: Robyn Cota Cann, robyncann@me.com

 

Exhibit Statement: The Gualala Salon exhibit will be a juried and judged fine art show. The purpose of this exhibit is to showcase outstanding visual art and artists without regard to the type of media.

  • All work submitted will be juried into the Salon (accepted work) or the Salon des Refusés (rejected work).
  • Salon will exhibit in the Burnett Gallery, eligible for 1st ($1250), 2nd ($1000), and 3rd ($750) Place awards.
  • Salon des Refusés work will be placed in the Jacob Foyer, eligible for People’s Choice Awards of $125, $100, and $75.
  • Additional awards include: a Judges Award of $100 for Emerging Artist Award (18 and Under); a Collage Group Award of $100 for best collage; Humor Award for Best Humorous Content of $100, and a Founders Award of $100 awarded by the three founders of The Salon show.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

Registration fee:

  • $20 per entry, $25 for Not For Sale entries.
  • Up to two entries allowed per artist – enter each piece individually
  • Registration fee waived for artists under 18, contact Kendra at KendraGualalaArts@Gmail.com

For this exhibit, artists are encouraged to use any media.

  • The work submitted must be original to the artist, should be no more than two years old, and cannot have been previously exhibited at Gualala Arts.
  • Gualala Arts will retain 30% commission on all sales of entries (and multiples) made during the course of the exhibit. It is Gualala Arts policy to request the artist to submit to Gualala Arts 10% of any future sales generated as a result of the Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés.
  • Please ensure all artwork is professionally prepared for hanging or display (no clip frames, etc.) and can be displayed with minimum of effort. NO screws or anchor bolts will be used for hanging; if needed, modify your art to be hung by wire picture hanger.
  • Gualala Arts is not liable for loss of, or damage to, any artwork or installation, at any point in the process.
  • Gualala Arts does not insure artwork. Exhibitors should insure their artwork if they deem it necessary.
  • Entered artwork must be delivered to Gualala Arts Center 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445 April 7, noon-3pm.
  • When delivering art, include a label with your name and the title of the entry securely attach to each piece.
  • Artist must agree to have their art used for show publicity.
  • Regarding large pieces: total width of wall art is limited to 8′ per artist (the total width of both pieces combined).
  • For Paper Entries, make checks payable to Gualala Arts and send to Gualala Arts Center, C/O Gualala Salon, PO Box 244, Gualala, CA, 95445.
  • An “Artist Statement” is recommended; a photograph is optional for each artist. Please submit with your Entry Forms or bring with art upon delivery to Gualala Arts. The curator will provide a binder to display with exhibit.
  • Current Gualala Arts membership is required to enter this exhibit. Scholarships are available for low income artists, contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com for more information. Join Gualala Arts here

 

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