COLLAGE ARTISTS OF AMERICA MEMBERS ONLY EXHIBIT

“MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE”

JURIED IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE SHOW

September 20 – October 25, 2025

WHITE’S GALLERY

2414 Honolulu Ave.

Montrose, CA 91020

contact@whitesfineart.com

OPENING RECEPTION/AWARDS PRESENTATION:  Saturday, September 20, 2025, 5:00-7:00 PST

In addition to the in-person White’s Gallery exhibit, accepted entries and winners will be hosted as an on-line exhibit on our official CAA website, https://collageartists.org . It will also be shown on the OnlineJuriedShows website’s “Published Shows”. Accepted artists may choose to be shown online only.

THEME: Whether your art is narrative, abstract or technically experimental there’s most likely MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE for the viewer to see. 

JUROR and SELECTION OF AWARDS: Andi Campognone of Andi Campognone Projects, a multidisciplinary project and curatorial service designed to facilitate ambitious exhibitions of the highest museum quality.

AWARDS = $1100 

First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200,

Carolann Watterson Award $100

Plus four Honorary Mentions

IMPORTANT DATES: 

·         DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:00 p.m. PST

·         NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Monday, August 25, 2025 (with shipping instructions)

·         IN PERSON DROP OFF: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.

·         SHIPPED ACCEPTED ART DUE BY: Saturday, September 13, 2025

·         RECEPTION AND AWARDS: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

·         TAKE-DOWN AND ART PICK UP: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 

·         SHIPPED ARTWORK RETURNED: November 9, 2025

ACCEPTABLE MEDIA:

·         COLLAGE:  Flat or very low relief.

·         MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE:  Moderate relief and/or different techniques and materials. MUST include some collage element(s) physically or digitally attached.

·         ASSEMBLAGE:  Highly dimensional, multiple three-dimensional elements, free-standing or wall-mounted.

·         DIGITAL COLLAGE:  Combination of multiple images. Digital manipulation of single image does not qualify. Use of AI is not acceptable.

ELIGIBILITY

·         Only CURRENT members in good standing with Collage Artists of America (CAA) may enter. PLEASE JOIN CAA BEFORE SUBMISSION for $55 to qualify. Non-member work will not be juried and there will be no refunds given for entry. Visit https://collageartists.org/Member-Application

·         Maximum of four (4) works not already shown at any prior juried CAA exhibit can be entered.

·         Maximum size is 20” in either direction including frame.

·         Entries must be original, of the artist’s own execution and not done under direct supervision of an instructor.

·         Artists may not withdraw nor change prices once work is accepted. No substitutions of accepted works allowed. Artwork may not be removed from exhibit prior to closing of exhibit, including sold artwork.

·         Digital images accepted by juror must exactly match the actual delivered artwork to be exhibited.

·         Framing should look professional with D-rings and hanging wire required. Shipped work should use plexiglass rather than glass if necessary. Use UV protection if piece is UV sensitive. Canvas pieces can have painted sides.

ENTRY FEES

Members:  $35 for one, $5 each for up to 3 additional entries. Maximum of two pieces accepted for any artist.

SUBMIT ENTRIES to OnlineJuriedShows

·         Payment is made through Online Juried Shows via credit card or PayPal.  Fees are non-refundable.

·         There is no guarantee of acceptance into the show.

·         Note: try to enter early, as last day entries may cause errors due to overloading the site.

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM 

All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.

See OnlineJuriedShows website for submission directions and other topics as listed on the main page sidebar:  http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx 

SALES

·         The commission between the gallery and the artist is split 35% to 65%. White’s will collect payment for artworks and deliver to CAA within 30 days of the end of the exhibit. CAA will then distribute proceeds accordingly to the artist. White’s will coordinate with purchaser for shipping if needed. White’s will also report sales and collect sales tax for all work sold during show duration.

·         No commission is taken by the Collage Artists of America.  All sales are final.

·         Work does not have to be for sale.

OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY

·         By entering this exhibit, artists agree to the terms, conditions, and instructions in this prospectus and on the entry form.

·         Artworks are handled with utmost care. However, artists are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance on their artwork at all times. Neither CAA, nor any organization, gallery, agent, employee, contractor, CAA member, nor volunteer is responsible for loss or damage to any artwork submitted, nor for any loss or damage that may occur during transit. Please make sure your address is correct on packaging if you are shipping.