The Shapes of Water

North Coast Artist Guild Presents

Entry Deadline: November 24th


A Call to Artist Exhibit

Opens Friday, December 4 from 4-6 pm, exhibit up through January 3

Gualala Arts Jacob Foyer

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We humans are all over 90% water, as are our dogs, cats and other friends. Earth’s surface is over 50% water. Water is IMPORTANT!

Water shows itself to us in many ways: ocean waves, vast expanses of ocean textures and colors, lakes and streams with their reflective nuances, ice and snow, rain, the different kinds of clouds, the many shapes of dew. You probably are now thinking of additional ways water shows itself to us, and that is just what we want for this show. 

Important Dates:

  • Registration Deadline: November 24, 2026
  • Art Drop Off: Wednesday, December 2, noon – 3 pm
  • Exhibit Opens: Friday, December 4, 4-6 pm
  • Art Pick Up: Monday, January 4, noon – 3 pm

Exhibit Curators:

Bruce Jones  – Email: bsjones36@gmail.com

Colette Coad  – Email: ccoad2002@gmail.com

Registration Fees

  • $15 for works For Sale
  • $20 for works Not For Sale

Artists may submit up to three entries, and all work must be no more than two years old.

Sales & Commission
Gualala Arts retains a 30% commission on all sales of exhibited works (including multiples) during the show.
Per Gualala Arts policy, artists are also asked to contribute 10% of any future sales that result from exposure in The Shape of Water exhibit.

Artwork Preparation
All artwork must be professionally prepared for hanging or display.

  • No clip frames
  • No screws or anchor bolts will be used
  • We do not hang artwork by its frame, as this method is unreliable and pieces can fall. Please use a strong wire or a sawtooth hanger instead.
  • Maximum width: 8 feet

Liability & Insurance
Gualala Arts is not liable for loss, theft or damage to artwork at any stage.
Artwork is not insured by Gualala Arts; artists should insure their work if desired.

Artwork Delivery
Deliver entries to:
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Delivery Date: December 2, 2026

Each piece must have a securely attached label with the artist’s name and the artwork title.

Publicity
Artists must agree to allow images of their work to be used for publicity- required for entry.

Membership Requirements
Current Gualala Arts and North Coast Artist Guild membership is required to participate.
Scholarships for low‑income artists are available. Contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com for information about joining Gualala Arts.

To join the North Coast Artist Guild, mail a $25 check to:
NCAG
PO Box 1658
Gualala, CA 95445
Include your name, email, mailing address, and media.

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