Event Dates: January 22 to March 14th, 2025
Location: Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
https://ocparks.com/historic-sites/old-orange-county-courthouse
Qualifications: Open to all current SOCALPAPA members
Entry Fee: $30 for up to two (2) paintings (non-refundable), an additional $10 each for a 3rd and 4th painting. Three paintings = $40, Four pantings = $50 total.
Online registration only through SOCALPAPA.com
Registration opens 12/18 and closes January 17th, 2025 at midnight
Event Details: In partnership with Orange County Parks, SOCALPAPA is honored to host a non-juried, Member Display Show and Sale, with a Saturday, February 1, 2025 Awards presentation and reception from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Subject Matter: We are a dedicated Plein Air Group, but many Members do other types of art. This unique SOCALPAPA show is open to pushing those boundaries. We want to see work across all subjects, either studio or plein air, of any size, in the following categories:
- Scapes - Land, City, Sea
- Abstract
- Portrait and Figurative (No Nudes)
- Still Life and Floral
Display: Entries are limited to (4) per person.
Minimum price of artwork needs to be $250.
Artwork to be displayed for the show and sale will be hung on the Courthouse hanging system. No grids needed.
Wire and “D” Rings are required.
Artwork must be framed appropriately. Gallery wrapped canvas requires the sides to be finished. Work will be inspected at delivery to make certain that it meets requirements.
Dimensions: There is no size limitation. Larger works are encouraged, but you will need to be responsible for getting your work to the 2nd floor gallery. There is an elevator with a door width of about 36” for your use.
Mediums: Acceptable mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, mixed media, and pastel. Plein Air or studio work are welcome.
Artwork must be original. Giclees, prints, photography, digital works and artwork produced in workshops will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Guest Judge: Lani Emanuel will be the Judge of Awards. Lani is an award winning artist with an extensive body of work across all of the show categories. To see more about Lani, please visit her website. https://www.laniemanuel.com/
Awards: Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention in each category.
Sales: All sales are the responsibility of the artists; 100% of all sales go to the artists. All work is to remain in the show until March 14. Artists are responsible for shipping, delivery and sales tax collection.
Timeline: Registration Closes: Friday, January 17th at Midnight (Online registration only at Socalpapa.com)
Painting Label Information Due: Friday, January 17 at Midnight.
Artists must provide the following information so that labels at the show are consistent. Please email following information to socalpapagallery@gmail.com:
- Artist Name
- Title of Painting
- Category (See above in Subject Matter)
- Medium
- Size – H x W
- Price
Painting Delivery Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 to 11:00 am, top floor of the Old Orange County Courthouse. Drop off parking may be made available on January 22. Information will be provided to participants.
Reception - Saturday, February 1, 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Public Viewing Weekdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 1/22/25 to 3/13/25. The show is open to the public for viewing on the second floor gallery of the Old Orange County Courthouse during regular business hours. Closed on weekends and holidays.
Artwork pick-up Friday, March 14, 9:00 to Noon. (Artwork cannot be removed until the end of the show. Artists are responsible for delivery or shipping to client.)
Parking: Artist and guest parking is available at paid lots or meters in the area.
Questions: Contact: Dawn Buckingham at 720-270-9555 or at dbgfineart@gmail.com