CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 39th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcome to participate. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a reception on Saturday, June 1 from 4 PM to 6 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 6 PM in Cedar Hall, where over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, July 20, 2024.

ONLINE SUBMISSION OPENING
Monday, April 1 at 10 AM PST

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST (don’t wait until the last minute)

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 1 at 4 PM- 6 PM

SUBMITTAL

This year, MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR will only be accepting entries online through callforentry.org (CaFE). Artists must create a free account with CaFE in order to submit their work. To create an account, please click on "Artist Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner of the CaFE website. Once their account has been created, artists will be able to search for our call "39th All-Media Juried Arts Exhibition." Artist may then upload high resolution images of their work, video or audio files to CaFE and pay all applicable fees. There are two age categories for applicants: 17 and under / 18 and above.

AWARDS

Cash awards will total over $1,000. Jurors will select the Best of Exhibition, 2nd Best of Exhibition and 3rd Best of Exhibition awards donated by the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation (LMPAF). Best of Exhibition winners will receive, in addition to their cash awards, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive portfolio review with MOAH's curators. As in prior years, LMPAF may choose to offer to purchase any one of the three Best of Exhibition award winners for inclusion in the Museum's permanent collection. Many other awards are also available from various community individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Visitors are also encouraged to follow the Lancaster Museum of Art & History and vote for their favorite pieces in person by taking a photograph and using the hashtag #MOAHPeoplesChoice on Instagram or submitting a paper ballot on site up until the week of closing at MOAH:CEDAR. The artworks earning the most votes will be announced at the closing on July 20th.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 3 at 10:59 PM PST
(11:59 PM MST) (don't wait until the last minute!)

Notification of Accepted Artworks: by May 9, 2024

Drop-Off Work: Friday-Sunday, May 17-18; 12PM - 5 PM

Pick up Works: Sunday, July 21, 12- 3 PM or Monday, July 22, 4 - 8 PM.

Note: You must make arrangements for either you or a representative to deliver &/or pick up work on the above dates, no exceptions.

Opening Reception (in Gallery): Saturday, June 1; 4 PM - 6PM

Award Ceremony (in Cedar Hall): Saturday, June 1; 6 PM

SELECTION PROCESS:
The jurors will select which artwork will be exhibited by careful examination of all submitted entries; including those submitted for the 17 and Under. With no exceptions, jurors have the sole responsibility for the selection of artworks. MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR reserve the right to not display work that does not meet eligibility requirements or follow the guidelines herein.

Jurors:

Marisa Caichiolo, artist and curator, Building Bridges Art Exchange. Marisa Caichiolo is an artist and curator who studied art history and curatorial studies. Her research focuses primarily on the impact of social and political changes within society. Through Cultural exchanges Caichiolo researches cultural production fluctuating between theory and practice. She is the founder of Building Bridges International Art Foundation an international non-profit organization based in Santa Monica, California. The foundation is conceived to be a platform for critical thinking, and research through local and international programs in Los Angeles including art residencies and education programs among others. She was part of the curatorial team for several international biennials, such as the Casablanca Biennale, Morocco; Sharjah Biennale, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; and the Biennial of the Americas, Denver, Colorado She is also a board member for Bugatti Foundation, Italy; Now Art LA, Los Angeles; and the Advisory Board of the DAP Program at The Broad, Los Angeles. Caichiolo holds a PhD in art history and psychology.

Jason Jenn, artist and curator, L.A. Art Documents. Jason Jenn (he/him/they) is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, writer, director, producer, filmmaker, consultant, and curator with an educational background in intermedia art, theatre, film, and cultural administration. He is the former Curatorial Assistant for MOAH:CEDAR and Outreach Specialist for the Torrance Art Museum. He is the co-founder and producer of L.A. Art Documents, a media company providing quality video and photographic services with the mission to document, promote, and curate contemporary arts in Los Angeles and beyond. He has created over fifty theatrical shows and festival events, assisted in curating over fifty visual art exhibitions, and produced hundreds of video shorts and features.

Application Requirements
FEES

1 Entry - FREE*
Each additional Entry - $5.00
*Each applicant will be charged a $3 processing fee

PRESENTATION & DELIVERY OF WORK

The pieces chosen will be exhibited physically at MOAH:CEDAR. Please submit only if you or a representative are available for the drop off the work on the delivery dates (May 17-18) and pick up dates (July 21 & 22) for artwork. By having your work in the exhibition you agree to be responsible and commit to both delivery and pick up dates of your artwork.

Jurors make selection of work based solely on the image or video of the artwork submitted via the Call for Entry website. We encourage applicants to take the best possible pictures of the artwork. For best way to view work, place the piece on a plain white background. For 3D pieces, place on a plain white surface with a plain white background. It is best to use natural lighting, if it is not available make sure to use a bright white light without tinting. Make sure the light is not too close to the piece or it will wash it out. When taking the photo make sure to aim the camera directly at the piece without angling the camera. For 3D art make sure to take photos from different angles of your work.