Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 10 September 2026
The 60th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition is a juried show in Rancho Cordova, California, with $4,250 in awards including a $700 Best of Show. Entry fee is $25; deadline is September 16, 2026. Open to U.S. residents submitting original work created between 2023 and the deadline that has not appeared in previous Mother Lode exhibitions.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 16, 2026
“Friday, September 16th, 2025 at 10:59pm PDT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $25 to apply
“$25 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $4250 total awards including $700 Best of Show
“Awards totaling $4,250 including $700 Best of Show; additional awards available to PAA members”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition November 5-21, 2026 (17 days)
Who can apply. Open to all artists residing in the USA. Artwork must be original, created by submitting artist, produced between 2023 and deadline, and not previously shown in a Mother Lode Art Exhibition.. Page-verified eligibility: Open to all artists r
How they choose. Juried
“Juried by Debra Kreck-Harnish (Northern California mixed-media artist); online jury process September 21-October 4, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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