In this Online Art Gallery Show the artist is asked to choose or create an art piece that reveals the ocean and / or the ocean shorelines. Seascapes and sandscapes are related, both referring to depictions of the sea and its coastal surroundings. A seascape is a broader term that can include any representation of the ocean, while a sandscape focuses on the sandy shorelines, the area where the sea meets the land. The ocean is essential for life on Earth, harboring most of the planet's animals, and producing a significant portion of Earth's atmospheric oxygen. Shorelines are important as well. They are vital to the health and stability of the ocean, acting as a dynamic interface between land and sea. Shorelines are also important for human activities, including recreation, tourism, and commercial industries.
Awards
Over $1,050 in cash prizes
- Best in Show - $300
3D Art
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
Painting and Drawing
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
Photography and Digital
- 1st Place - $150
- 2nd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mentions
Judging
The Judge will choose from the accepted artwork and award in the categories of Best in Show, 3D, Painting and Drawing, and Photography and Digital. Cash awards will be given to Best in Show, 1st and 2nd place artists. Ribbon awards will be given to all winning artists.
Judge of Awards
Tess McVaugh, tessmcvaugh.com
Tess McVaugh is an LA based ceramics artist known for her large-scale sculptures that explore the intersection of form, function, and metaphor. With an MFA focusing on ceramics, she honed her expertise in crafting monumental pieces that resonate with both physical and conceptual weight. Her innovative approach to the chair motif reflects a deep engagement with the body as both a physical and ideological construct, questioning the roles and expectations placed upon it.
Tess McVaugh is an LA based ceramics artist known for her large-scale sculptures that explore the intersection of form, function, and metaphor. With an MFA focusing on ceramics, she honed her expertise in crafting monumental pieces that resonate with both physical and conceptual weight. Her innovative approach to the chair motif reflects a deep engagement with the body as both a physical and ideological construct, questioning the roles and expectations placed upon it.
She currently lives in Claremont with her spouse and their dog, whom they adore. Tess is currently working on her own art practice, and is also developing and teaching special education art throughout the Pomona School district for The dA Center for the Arts in Pomona CA. In her free time she loves to crochet and dive deep into conversations about art and life.
Entry Fees
- LVAG Members: An entry fee of $50 is required from each LVAG member in good standing for 3 entries.
- Each artist may submit up to 2 additional entries for $10 each additional entry for a maximum of 5 entries.
- You must be a LVAG member in good standing to enter.
- Each entry will be accepted into the online art show if all requirements are met.
- If you are not a LVAG member or your membership has expired you need to complete a membership application form on our LVAG Membership page found on our LVAG website before the entry deadline.
Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Categories
There are 3 categories to choose from for your art entry. If a painting does not meet the criteria for the category it was entered, it will be disqualified.
Choose the category that best fits your art piece. Your choices are:
- 3D Artwork presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. Sculptures, pottery art, porcelain, glassware, jewelry, fabric art, some mixed media art and other works that have depth and can be viewed from multiple angles.
- Painting and Drawing Artwork (Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Encaustic, Mixed Media), Drawing, Ceramics (flat and ready to hang).
- Photography and Digital Artwork. Digital art is described as any artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process.
Eligibility
The “Seascapes or Sandscapes” Online Art Gallery Show will be open to all LVAG members in good standing. If you are not a LVAG member or your membership has expired you need to complete a membership application form on the LVAG Membership page found on the LVAG website before the entry deadline.
If you are not a LVAG member in good standing prior to the entry deadline, your entry will be disqualified and non-refundable.
If you are not a LVAG member in good standing prior to the entry deadline, your entry will be disqualified and non-refundable.
Artwork Requirements
NOTE: An art piece that has won top awards and received a monetary prize in a previous LVAG Online Art Gallery Show it may not be reentered into future LVAG Online Art Gallery Shows.
Allowed Mediums
- Art must be the artist’s original work.
- Artwork mediums include acrylic, pastel, oils, watercolor, mixed media, drawing, digital art, encaustic, photography, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glassware, original wearable art, and jewelry.
- Only original compositions and artwork by the artist are accepted.
- Jewelry must be of an original concept and design.
Not Allowed
- Artwork that was entered into a previous LVAG Online Art Gallery Event and won a monetary prize will not be accepted into the “Seascapes or Sandscapes” Online Art Gallery Show.
- Artwork cannot be original art created in a different format such as mugs, tiles, pillows, or clothing.
- Artwork done in an art class or workshop is not permitted.
- Art may not be based on copyright protected sources.
- Subjects that are nudes or adult themed and uncompleted works of art are not permitted.
- No copy giclee prints are allowed.
LVAG reserves the right to refuse any painting or work of art that does not meet these standards. Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
By submitting your work to the “Seascapes or Sandscapes” Online Art Gallery Show you give the LVAG organization permission to use the images for promotional purposes.
By submitting your work to the “Seascapes or Sandscapes” Online Art Gallery Show you give the LVAG organization permission to use the images for promotional purposes.
Sales
Paintings may be priced for sale or not for sale (NFS). Changes may not be permitted after the deadline to be submitted. All sales inquiries from a prospective customer will be submitted through the Artist Spotlight page on the LVAG website. The potential customer will be able to notify the artist about their interest in purchasing a work of art. The artist will be entirely responsible for all aspects of the sale of their artwork. LVAG will not collect commission fees for this art show.
Questions
For questions about LVAG or this prospectus you may contact the LVAG event project manager at lvartistsguild.org/contact.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (August 29, 2025.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Bobbie Maxvill ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, LVAG, eligibility, artwork requirements, sales, etc.
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