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March Juried Show

2026 Theme

Commemorating

California's 175th anniversary of statehood

and/or

the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Time Line

Submit Entry:     

Deliver Art:         

Opening:

Pick Up Art:     

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12/1/25 - 2/15/26

2/27 - 3/1/26

3/6/26

3/29-3/31/26​

Theme


Commemorating California's 175th anniversary of statehood and/or the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States

Theme defined: ​

 

2026 is an exciting year for California. We will be joining with the California Arts Council, as invited by the governor's office, to commemorate California's 175th anniversary of statehood and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

 

Programs and events aligned with the goals set for us by the state emphasize California as:

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a) a leader in innovation and ingenuity, or

b) a place that offers a sense of belonging, or

c) a place that brings joy, or

d) a place of resilience,

 

and/or emphasize the ideas associated with the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the nation.

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About

Who

  • Open to all artists, professional and amateur.

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What​

  • For this artist opportunity the gallery is seeking works that are inspired by a theme, which changes annually.   

  • Works can be representational or abstract.

  • Works in any type of media, either two or three dimensional, will be considered. ​

  • Subject matter for the art is anything inspired by the theme.​

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When

  • Submission: December 1, 2025 through February 15, 2026

  • Artist Notification:  February 18, 2026

  • Art Delivery:  February 27-28 and March 1, 2026

  • Opening Reception: March 6, 2026,  5 to 8 p.m.

  • Exhibit runs: March 6 through March 29, 2026

  • Pick Up Work: Saturday through Monday, March 29th - 31st

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Where

  • Deliver to: Scarab Creative Arts, 729 East Divisadero Street, Fresno California

  • Mail to: Scarab Creative Arts, c/o Maggie Courtis, 873 East Aretha Avenue, Fowler, California, 93625

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Why

  • Prizes

    • First: $200, Ribbon

    • Second: $125, Ribbon

    • Third: $75, Ribbon

    • Honorable Mentions: Ribbons

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  • Gallery Presence and Marketing Opportunity​

 

How

  • Follow all steps, 

    • Step 1, Send submission

    • Step 2, Pay fee 

    • Step 3, if your work is accepted, deliver the labeled work 

  • Artist pick up their art during closing weekend, March 29th throughMarch 31st. 

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Entry Fee

  • $20 for 1 image 

  • $35 for 2 images

How to Enter

Step 1 - Sign Up

Dec. 1, 2025 through Feb. 15, 2026​

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Step 2 - Pay submission fee

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Pay through the web site using one of these links

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mail a check made payable to:

Scarab Creative Arts

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Mail to:

Scarab Creative Arts

P. O. Box 573

Fowler, CA 93625

 

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upon acceptance

Step 3 - Bring Labeled art to the Gallery

 

You will be notified letting you know if your art has been accepted. If so, deliver art to the gallery

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Please

  1. deliver art with an identification label attached to each piece  

  2. bring the signed agreement with you

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Forms are available through this link.​​​

Copies of both forms are

available at the gallery

Terms

Legal Agreement

  • By entering our calls for entry, you are agreeing to be added to the Scarab Creative Arts email list for upcoming artist opportunities.

  • By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images.

  • The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist. 

  • Should your work be accepted, you grant Scarab Creative Arts the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote the exhibition.

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By applying you affirm

  • you agree to the terms of our legal agreement

  • you agree to the terms of our commission schedule

Shipping

  • Should the artist need to ship work to the gallery please email to request a secure shipping address. ​Please do not ship your work directly to Scarab Creative Arts.

  • For return shipping the artist must include a prepaid return shipping label.

  • Should a buyer request shipping of the piece(s) after the show, the artist is responsible for packaging and shipping the piece(s). Buyers will be advised shipping is available, cost to be determined.

Details

  • Art remains in the gallery throughout the duration of the show.

  • Artists pick up their art on Saturday or Sunday, March 1st and 2nd.

  • Unframed canvases should be painted around the outside edge of the canvas.

Liability

  • The agreement entered into between gallery owners and the Fresno Arts Council specifies division of responsibilities regarding insurance.

  • Scarab Creative Arts does not provide insurance for art exhibited in the gallery and assumes no responsibility for loss incurred due to theft, fire, water, vandalism, or any other natural or man-made occurrence. 

Commission

  • Artist/Gallery Commission for Work Sold Out of the Gallery: 80% Artist / 20% Gallery​

  • Purchases by patrons driven to you from your link on our website Gallery Archives page after the exhibit are not subject to commission.

Thank You For Your Submission

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