CALL TO ARTISTS Art Soup January 16 - February 15 SCAA Gallery Group Show
Welcome, 2026! It’s a new year, giving new reason to celebrate the diversity of our artists in Art Soup - an open-themed member group show bringing us together for one hodge podge, hullabaloo of a good time - it’s an art party from A-Z! SCAA Gallery invites you to go through your archives, pull out your favorites, and submit up to 4 letters of the alphabet. From “F”rogs and “W”indows to “S”ea shells and “Z”ebras - Our goal is to hit all 26 letters to celebrate the new year!
About Art Soup: Work for this open-themed show may include any subject in any medium. While subjects need not be literal, they should easily reference the letter of the alphabet submitted. Ex. R for Rain should clearly indicate scenes, narrative, or mood of rain. NOTE: The title does not need to correspond to the letter of the alphabet, but the subject does. Ex. E for Eiffel Tower titled “Night in Paris” is perfectly acceptable! The selection committee may adjust your submission letter based on need. For instance, if the submission is P for Parrot, but the letter B is needed to complete the show, your letter may change to B for Bird. Our first priority will be to complete the alphabet and then we may consider letter duplication if space allows. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Eligibility Open to current SCAA members 16 years and older. Non-members may join the association to become eligible. Exhibitors must be available and willing to host the required number of gallery shifts throughout the duration of the show. Returning exhibitors must be in good standing with the Gallery Committee, having shown to be a consistent and reliable volunteer and team member by following guidelines, fulfilling host requirements (finding one’s own coverage when unable to do so), and demonstrating a positive, helpful attitude; respecting fellow exhibitors, guests, and gallery committee members, as well as the gallery space. Failure to do so, including consistently arriving unprepared or with unsecured artwork, consistent absenteeism and/or tardiness, or ongoing poor attitude, will affect participation and acceptance in future shows. Exhibiting at SCAA Gallery is a privilege available to SCAA members. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Submission Criteria Artwork shown at SCAA Gallery in the last 2 years will not be considered. All artwork must be for sale. Entries must be original and of the artist’s own execution and must not violate any copyright laws. Work created and/or completed in a class environment or under direct supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Work that is determined controversial or divisive by the Art Selection Committee, including sexualized or pornographic nudity, strong language, and obviously prejudiced religious/political themes, will not be considered. No AI. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be altered, substituted, or withdrawn by the artist. Artwork that arrives in an altered state or that does not match the submitted photo may be refused. All artwork is expected to remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibit and cannot be removed earlier than the posted pickup date. Early removal or last minute withdrawals from the exhibit may affect future acceptance and participation in exhibits..
Digital Image & File Requirements High resolution digital images in JPG format (1-5 MB or 300 DPI) are required for consideration. Artwork should be well lit and centered. Images should be cropped so that NO BACKGROUNDS, MATS, OR FRAMES are included in the submitted image. For sculpture or special artwork wherein cropping is not possible, a neutral background is required. The image must accurately represent the artwork, including colors. Image quality is. crucial. These images will help determine acceptance and, if accepted, may be used for promotion. Poor images may affect acceptance outcome and whether artwork is promoted in press releases, on promo materials, or on social media. Files should be renamed before submission, in the following format: FirstName_LastName_Title
Hosting Requirements. SCAA Gallery is a non-profit and purely volunteer-run. Exhibitors are expected to be willing participants to help keep the gallery open, clean, and operating. This includes hosting up to four (4) gallery shifts during the show duration. On average, artists work 3-4 shifts per show. This estimate is based on the final number of participants. Additional shifts or shift adjustments may be needed and will be at the discretion of the Gallery Chair(s).
Entry Fee. $20 for up to four (4) artwork submissions. This non-refundable fee is due to SCAA Gallery upon acceptance during the scheduled art drop-off date. NOTE: This is a $5 increase from 2025, beginning 2026.. Sales & Commissions. SCAA retains 25% commission on all sales conducted during the show and on any sales conducted as a direct result of the show, for up to 30 days. Artists are required to report any outside or online sales to the Gallery Chair and pay the commission rate back to SCAA in good faith, to remain in good standing at the Gallery.
Important Dates Exhibit Dates: January 16 - February 15 Reception: Saturday, January 17, 5-8 pm Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 4 Notification: Tuesday, January 6 Artwork Drop Off: Tuesday, January 13, 3-6 pm Artwork Pickup: Tuesday, February 17, 3-6 pm* *SCAA is not responsible for artwork left at the gallery after the scheduled pickup date/time.
Guidelines SCAA Gallery strives to showcase local artists in all stages of their artistic journey and offers a professional space for its members to display original fine art for sale within the Santa Clarita Valley. Work on display, including fine art gifts and prints, should be within the realm of fine art and presented professionally. There are instances when artisan work, such as sculptural pottery, woodwork, jewelry, and blown glass may be accepted, wherein pieces evoke emotion, leading with form and aesthetics over pure function. Gallery Guidelines have been created for best practices related to all mediums to communicate expectations and to foster consistency based on proven experience and common standards within the industry, not only for exhibitors but for collectors who expect a pleasant experience and a worthwhile investment.
For complete guidelines and requirements, visit: santaclaritaartists.org/gallery-guidelines By submitting to this call, artists agree they have read, understand, and will abide by all eligibility, requirements, guidelines, fees, and commissions included within this call and online at santaclaritaartists.org
SCAA exhibits are open to the public and follow basic community standards of respect, unity, and an inclusive environment for all ages. Work that is controversial or divisive, including sexualized or pornographic nudity, strong language, and prejudiced religious/political themes, will not be considered. All work should be original and void of copyright and trademark infringement. No AI is permitted. By participating, artists agree that they are the original creator, own all rights to submitted materials, and allow SCAA the right to use artwork for public promotion. Acceptance and artwork placement within the gallery is at the discretion of the Gallery Chair(s) and/or Gallery Committee. All decisions are final.
For Art or Gallery questions, please email Tobi Beck at [email protected] For technical submission support, please text Charlotte Mullich at (661) 993-5225
Please fill out the registration form completely in order to submit the form.
By submitting your art work to the SCAA Gallery Show, the artist acknowledges that they have read and understand the Gallery Guidelines.
SCAA GALLERY strives to highlight local artists in all stages of their artistic journeys and offers space for artist members to display original fine art for sale within Santa Clarita Valley. PLEASE READ the following Gallery Guidelines before entering the show:
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Artist must be a member of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA).
Accepted artist agrees to pay an entry fee of $20, to be collected upon art delivery.
All accepted art must be for sale. The SCAA gallery retains 25% of all gallery show sales.
Artist is responsible for insuring their artwork, if they so choose.
Artist must agree to the possibility of SCAA using images of their accepted art for promo materials, without compensation. Artist’s name will be included with the image.
WALL ART:
Must be framed OR a 1 ½” deep gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges.
Must be wired for hanging (Sawtooth picture hangers are not allowed).
Frames must be good quality without scratches or dents.
Must be labeled on the back with title and artist’s name.
Art on unique substrates or odd shapes, including wall sculptures, will be considered on an individual basis.
Accepted artists may bring any of the following: Prints/Originals, Greeting Cards, Tabletop Art, Gift Items, Business Cards, other Promo Materials, and Additional Art (See below for details and requirements).
PRINTS/ORIGINALS FOR ART RACK:
Accepted artists may bring up to five (5) prints or original art, no more than 1/3” thick for the art rack.
Art must be backed, in clear protective sheets, and clearly labeled as a print or original with artist’s name and price. Certificates of Authenticity are highly recommended.
GREETING CARDS FOR CARD RACK:
Accepted artists may bring up to fifteen (15) greeting or notecards for the Card Rack. Cards may be no bigger than 5” x 7”.
Cards must be individually wrapped in clear protective sheets and clearly labeled with artist’s name and price.
TABLETOP ART and GIFT ITEMS:
Accepted artists may bring up to four (4) pieces of tabletop art or gift items, no taller than 12”.
All original tabletop art should be framed, a gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges, or if it’s any other substrate, must have finished edges.
Gift items may be individual artistic products, such as jewelry, sets of notecards, or small baskets (provided by artists) of multiple similar items. Jewelry will be accepted in the order of submission to each show. Limited to four (4) artists maximum – one shelf each at 15”w x 13”d x 15”h in the glass display cabinet.
All items must be clearly labeled with artist’s name and price.
BUSINESS CARDS AND OTHER PROMO MATERIALS:
Accepted artists may bring 15-20 business cards measuring no more than 2” x 3.5”, either vertically or horizontally, to display during the duration of the show.
Fifteen (15) postcards (maximum size of 5” x 7”) for outside art shows in which the artist is participating may be displayed. No other long-term promo materials are permitted.
ADDITIONAL ART:
When hosting, artist may bring one (1) additional original artwork to be displayed on a SCAA easel (there are two (2) SCAA easels: one (1) for each host). (Artists may bring two (2) additional pieces, if providing their own double easel). Or they may bring five (5) small artworks or gift items to be displayed on the middle or bottom shelf of the glass shelving, pending space available.
All Additional Art must be taken home at the end of the hosting shift.
No existing artwork may be moved to display the Additional Art.
HOSTING:
Each accepted artist is responsible and agrees to host the Gallery for four (4), three (3) hour shifts over the duration of the show. This may vary depending on the number of participating artists.
If the hosting artist cannot host their required shift, they agree to find a replacement SCAA member host.
Any accepted artist, in a non-emergency situation, who does NOT fulfill their hosting requirement, will be ineligible to participate in the next SCAA Gallery show.
All written gallery procedures contained in the white binder on the desk are to be followed.
Much time and effort goes into curating the shows. Please do not move the art.
CREATING ART WHILE HOSTING:
A hosting artist may use the Gallery’s four (4)’ table to work on artwork. This table should only be set up near the desk or outside the Gallery, never in the middle of the room.
Any medium with an odor should not be used inside the Gallery. Artists can set up outside of the Gallery with their hosting partner’s permission.
Artists must take care to avoid spills or splatters. The cleanup of any spills will be the responsibility of the artist.
GALLERY ART SALES:
The SCAA retains 25% of all gallery show sales. Transactions are executed via Square. Directions are in the white binder on the desk.
Hosting artist should always notify a fellow artist immediately if their piece sells. Contact information for each artist is in the white binder on the desk.
When a piece of art sells, the artist who created it may bring in a replacement piece of equal size and must fit within the shows theme.
