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71st NCA Bold Expressions International Show 2026.

Sacramento, CA · Northern California Arts, Inc.
ClosedFree to applyExhibition: October 6-31, 2026

Northern California Arts, Inc. presents the 71st NCA Bold Expressions International Show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center. The juried exhibition is free to enter, open to artists worldwide, and accepts original work created within the last three years that hasn't shown at the venue. Deadline: September 5, 2026.

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Deadline. September 5, 2026

“September 5, 2026 (online submission via PayPal)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get.

“Cash awards at judge's discretion; Best of Show $1,000; other cash and gift awards”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Exhibition: October 6-31, 2026

Who can apply. Open to fine artists everywhere; artwork must be original, created within the last 3 years, and not previously shown at Sacramento Fine Arts Center.

How they choose. Juried

“Judge Helen Plenert selects from online image submissions; juror notification September 8, 2026; final judging of physical works after acceptance; judge's decision is final.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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