• Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

    113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

    Deadline: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

    This exhibition is unthemed. CAC juried artists may submit up to two “standard-size” works and one miniature for consideration, keeping in mind the California Art Club’s mission, which is to promote the best examples of traditional fine art while showcasing what makes your work unique. Read more

  • On Location in Malibu

    Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

    We are pleased to announce that the California Art Club and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art are partnering again to organize the exhibition On Location in Malibu 2024, which will be the ninth in a series which has been held every three years since 1999. Read more

  • Moonlight Serenade

    Deadline: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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  • Idyllic Impressions

    Deadline: Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    We invite artists to submit paintings that explore areas where inspiration has struck.This exhibition will explore atmospheres that capture the simplicity of the senses in nature. Themes of figurative and landscape works may include, actions occurring in the spark of a moment, the glimpse of a detail caught in the corner of one's eye, and the amplification of the picturesque; all capturing the essence of Idyllic Impressions. Read more

  • Golden Hour Glow

    Deadline: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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  • The Diverse Environment of the Arroyo Seco

    Deadline: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

    Please note that all current artist members are now eligible for consideration in this exhibition, including Associate Artist Members. Affectionately known to locals as “the Arroyo”, the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena is a protected parkland with 22 miles of trails and recreation opportunities. It provides the habitat to sustain the rich biodiversity found within this stunning canyon. We ask that artists submit works that capture the picturesque nature and unique charm of the varied spaces in the Arroyo Seco, with special attention to its habitat, water resources and wild life common to the area. Read more

  • The Fascinations of Fall

    Deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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  • The Sensations of Summer

    Deadline: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    The mission of this competition is to encourage artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlight their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art. This competition is open to all current artist members of the California Art Club. Read more

  • The Signs of Spring

    Deadline: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

    The mission of this competition is to encourage artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlight their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art. All current CAC artist members are eligible to submit artwork for consideration. Read more

  • The Wonders of Winter

    Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

    Submissions could depict anything that showcases the wonders of winter; from figures skiing, to ballerinas dancing the Nutcracker, to nocturnal scenes showcasing a dazzling display of holiday lights and decorations, to snow dusted trees or snowcapped mountains, to migrating birds, or even allegorical works exploring the mythological story of the winter season. Some potential sculptures could be anything from a star, to an angel, to an intricate snowflake, to hibernating or migrating animals, etc Read more