APPLICATION IS OPEN!

The Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California, and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk. Artists must use the award of $4,000 to further their work in a significant direction, and may work in any medium, except for video or sound art. ‘Emerging’ is defined as an artist who is early in their art career, who has limited experience exhibiting, but not an extensive solo exhibit history. The artist’s submitted work must be of high caliber, original, and completed within the past five years. Applications must include a resume, an artist statement, and 10-15 digital images of current work, via www.callforentry.org by 9 PM PST on April 4, 2025. The application fee is $35 ($30 for Pence members). The winner will be announced by April 25th.

This award is sponsored by Rosa Marquez & Yatish Mishra.

APPLICATION HAS CLOSED

The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Awards include prizes of $400, $300, and $200. Artists can apply through www.callforentry.org by May 13th, 9 PM PST.  Application fee is $35 ($30 for Pence members). This year’s juror is Robert Ortbal, Professor of Sculpture at California State University, Sacramento.

DROP-OFF HAS ENDED

It’s time for our annual non-juried exhibit to highlight the talent of our community’s artists! Exhibit It! is open to artists ages 16 and up who self-select one piece in any medium to bring to the Pence on Friday, June 28 beginning at 11:30 AM to be displayed in our summer display Exhibit It!

The Pence will accept the first 50 works of art that are submitted. Works will be limited in size to 30” in any direction (including the frame), weighing no more than 50 lbs., and should be ready to install. Artists will complete an artist contract provided upon arrival and pay a required fee of $25 for Members, or $35 for non-Members. Become a Pence Member today to save on all exhibit fees and classes!

Participating artists can win the Curator’s Choice award of $100, or the Public Choice award, chosen by visitors to the exhibit.

This exhibit is sponsored by Phil & Dawn Daro.

APPLICATION HAS CLOSED

This pop-up market during 2nd Friday ArtAbout on June 14 invites young visual artists, ages 16-25, to display and sell their artwork, ranging from prints and paintings, to ceramics and jewelry. Artists interested in participating must fill out an online application and email images of their work to Katharine Schultz at [email protected]. The Pence provides a venue at $25/accepted artist (free for Pence members!). Artists must bring their own table to display their work, but the Pence will provide chairs. All art sales are handled by participants, and all proceeds go directly to the artist. Artists may apply by May 23, 2024.