The 14th Annual Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés returns to Gualala Arts in 2027, inviting artists working in all media to participate in this juried and judged fine art exhibition.

All submitted artwork will be juried into either the Gualala Salon, featuring accepted work in the Burnett Gallery, or the Salon des Refusés, featuring work not selected for the Salon in the Jacob Foyer.

Dates to Remember

• Entry Deadline: March 24, 2027
• Deliver Artwork: April 6, noon to 3 pm
• Public Reception: Friday, April 9, 4 to 6 pm
• Exhibit: April 9 through May 9, 2027
• Pick Up Artwork: May 10, noon to 3 pm

Exhibit Curator

Robyn Cota Cann
robyncann@me.com

About the Exhibit

The Gualala Salon is a juried and judged fine art exhibition created to showcase outstanding visual art and artists, regardless of medium.

Artwork accepted into the Gualala Salon will be exhibited in the Burnett Gallery and will be eligible for:

• First Place: $1,250
• Second Place: $1,000
• Third Place: $750

Artwork placed in the Salon des Refusés will be exhibited in the Jacob Foyer and will be eligible for People’s Choice Awards of:

• First Place: $125
• Second Place: $100
• Third Place: $75

Additional awards include:

• Emerging Artist Award, age 18 and under: $100
• Best Collage Award: $100
• Founders Award: $100, selected by the three founders of the Salon

Entry Information

Registration Fees

• $20 per entry
• $25 per Not For Sale entry
• Maximum of two entries per artist
• Entry fees are waived for artists under 18. Contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com.

Artwork Requirements

Artists are encouraged to submit work in any medium.

• Artwork must be original to the artist.
• Work preferably should be no more than two years old and must not have been previously exhibited at Gualala Arts.
• Wall-hung artwork may be no more than 60 inches wide.
• Diptych and triptych entries may be no more than 60 inches wide overall.
• Maximum weight is 70 pounds.
• Artwork must be professionally prepared for hanging or display.
• No clip frames are permitted.
• No screws or anchor bolts will be used for hanging. Wall-hung artwork should be prepared for installation using picture wire when appropriate.
• Each piece must arrive with a securely attached label that includes the artist’s name and artwork title.
• Artists must agree to allow images of their artwork to be used for exhibit publicity.

Sales & Commission

Gualala Arts will retain a 30% commission on sales of entries and multiples made during the exhibit.

Gualala Arts also requests that artists remit 10% of future sales generated as a result of the Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés.

Insurance & Liability

Gualala Arts does not insure artwork and is not liable for loss of or damage to artwork or installations at any point in the process. Artists should arrange their own insurance if desired.

Artist Statement

An 8.5 x 11-inch Artist Statement is recommended. A photograph of the artist is optional. Statements may be submitted with the entry form or delivered with the artwork. The curator will provide a binder for these materials during the exhibit.

Gualala Arts Membership

Current Gualala Arts membership is required to enter the exhibit.

Scholarships are available for low-income artists. For information, contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com.