Open Call for Entries : October 2025 Gallery Exhibit
Artist Choice 2025
Entry Deadline: SEPTEMBER 6, 6 PM
Show: October 7 – 31
All Bay Area Artists are invited to submit work for 2025 Artists’ Choice exhibition: Bay Area artists are invited to submit up to three of their favorite works. All 2D and 3D media except video accepted.
Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images in their artworks that have not been originally created by them.
Juror: Sal Steiner, Artist and Curator. Sal is a Trans/Queer artist and curator who frequently curates for Rosebud Gallery on Larkin St. and for other venues, organizes art pop ups and related events. Sal’s Instagram: @SalSteiner
FEES: Entry fee is $40 ($30 for SFWA Members) for up to 3 entries. Fees must be paid online at the time of submission. Fee payment does not guarantee that any/all artworks submitted for jurying will be included in this exhibition.
GALLERY COMMISSION: THE SFWA Gallery retains a 35% commission on all work sold. Works must be for sale.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SUBMISSIONS: AUGUST 9 – SEPTEMBER 6
NOTE: SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 6 PM
No work submitted outside of that period will be considered.
All submissions must be done online.
NOTIFICATION*: Email by MONDAY, 9/15/25.
If you do not see the email from SFWA, look in your spam folder. If nothing shows, contact SFWA asap: 415-566-8550 or sfwagallery@gmail.com
ART DELIVERY: Friday, Saturday OCTOBER 3 – 4 between 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
ART PICK-UP: Friday, Saturday OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 1, between 11:30am – 3:00pm
EXHIBITION: OCTOBER 7 – 31
RECEPTION: Saturday, OCTOBER 11 2:00 – 4:00 pm
WALL ART SIZE MAXIMUM :
Maximum width for submissions to this show is 50 inches including any frame.
HANGING REQUIREMENTS for WALL ART:
- All artwork must be ready to install with hanging wire
- The wire should be attached approximately one-third down from the top so that it is low enough to be hung without the hook showing above the frame, and just loose enough for the wire to be pulled over the wall hook.
- DO NOT PUT ANY TAPE IN THE CENTER AREA OF YOUR WIRE.
- SAWTOOTH HANGERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
- Note: any work that requires special installation (e.g., some wood or metal prints) must have gallery approval in advance.
- Please review the Hanging Instructions and the Wall Art Receiving Check List
REQUIREMENTS FOR 3D ARTWORK:
- Standing sculpture must have a flat base & fit securely onto a 16×16″ pedestal base.
- Bas-relief works need to be gallery-ready for installation
- For free-standing sculpture, contact the gallery prior to submission
- Fragile or unstable pieces will not be accepted at Gallery Receiving
LIABILITY: SFWA does not offer liability coverage for any damage, loss, or theft for any work at the SFWA Gallery. Be mindful that fragile or unprotected surfaces of artworks may be vulnerable. Be sure to alert SFWA prior to delivery of artwork of any special needs for your art.
PRICING: It is important to price your artwork appropriately; prices that are too high or too low impact the credibility of our gallery and the artist. There are many articles on pricing your art online. ALL SUBMITTED WORK MUST BE FOR SALE.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:
Watermarks: SFWA discourages the placement of watermarks on image submissions.
1. If your normal medium is not listed on Smarter Entry, please let us know and we will add it to the category list.
2. Use the ‘Notes’ section in the submission form to clarify unusual or complex processes, particular techniques, or materials used in your artwork. This aids the gallery staff in discussing and selling your work. MIXED MEDIA and ENCAUSTIC artworks, for example, may benefit from more description of their process.
3. The title, size including frame, and description will be used for the posting your accepted work in the Online Shop. Please use the Notes section in the submission form to explain what you want ONLINE viewers to know.
4. Acceptance by the juror does not guarantee acceptance by the gallery. Please be sure to read the Hanging Instructions and the Wall Art Receiving Check List before bringing art to the gallery.
