Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 10 September 2026
The City of San Ramon and Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery are accepting entries for a juried exhibition themed "Unexpected" through October 4, 2026. Entry fee is $15; Best in Show receives a $150 gift certificate, with category awards of $50–$100. Work displays November 14–December 16, 2026 in San Ramon, CA. Artists 16+ may enter original work not shown in last year's juried exhibits.
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Deadline. October 4, 2026
“August 14: Online applications open. October 4: Online applications close. October 16: Selection notification via email.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $15 to apply
“$15 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $150 gift certificate (Best in Show); category awards $50–$100
“Awards: Best in Show $150 gift certificate; per category: Blue Ribbon $100, Red Ribbon $75, White Ribbon $50. Public reception with light snacks, refreshments, and live classical music.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition display Nov 14 - Dec 16, 2026
Who can apply. Artists 16 years and older. National eligibility. Work must be original, conceived and created entirely by the entering artist (no AI-generated work). Work displayed in last year's juried exhibits not eligible.
How they choose. Juried
“Blind jury by Paul Naas (juror does not see personal information)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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