Society of West Coast Artists
SWA Fine Art Center, San Bruno, CA
75th Annual Exhibition
June 19 – August 10, 2025 |SWA Fine Art Center, San Bruno, CA
Deadline is June 6th.
Members Only.
Spring Hills by Teresa Ruzzo
Open Calls
Opens May 15, 2025.
Open for entry on May 15, 2025.
Deadline for entry: June 6, 2025
Deadline for entry: June 6, 2025
Venue
SWA Fine Art Center
527 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
527 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
Awards
Monetary and gifts total over $5,000.00
Jurors
Jane Henri SWA; Teresa Russo; Julia Seelos AIS, MBPAPA
Entry Process
- Digital image of each artwork is required for the Entry and Annual Catalog.
- Images must be cropped (no frame or mat visible.)
- Digital images will be used to jury into the show.
- Create an account if you do not have one.
Eligibility
SWA Members only. Dues must be paid through 12/31/25.
Eligible work
- Original art conceived by the artist, completed within the past five (5) years.
- No copies, class work, work done under supervision, work printed by any commercial process or oil under glass.
- Work cannot have been shown in a previous SWA Annual Exhibit.
- Painting cannot be in the SWA show immediately prior to the Annual.
- An Artist cannot win Best of Show two consecutive years.
Size Limitations
- Smallest dimension, including frame, cannot be less than 16” on each side or 256 sq in total.
- Largest dimension, including frame, must not be greater than 60” or 3600 sq in and weight no more than 25 lbs.
Framing
- Flat hangers with wire only.
- No hardware may project beyond back of frame.
- Tape or sleeves on wire ends are required.
- Use PLEXIGLAS on full w/c sheet (and larger) when using a metal frame.
Entry fee
- SWA Members only: $30 per piece. Up to 4 pieces.
- You can enter up to 4 pieces and up to 3 can be accepted.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Artwork Labels
The Title and artist name must be on the back of the painting.
Booklet/Catalog
If you want a Booklet/Catalog of this show, make a check out to SWA for $30.00 and tape to the back of your painting.
Liability
Though all reasonable care will be taken with artwork, SWA, its officers and volunteers will not be responsible for broken glass, scratched Plexiglas or damaged frames, or loss in any way. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
Sales
Sales are between the artist and buyer. Paintings must remain in the exhibit until the end of the show. A 10% donation on sales goes to SWA. Adjust your prices accordingly.
Show Coordinator
SWA Board of Directors, Chair:
Carrie Drilling
650 619-7010
[email protected]
30 Signature Award Points for acceptance in show.
SF Chapter Artists are expected to staff the Art Center one day for each painting accepted. You may find a substitute staffer. If you cannot staff due to distance or health, contact Carrie for help finding a substitute.
Carrie Drilling
650 619-7010
[email protected]
30 Signature Award Points for acceptance in show.
SF Chapter Artists are expected to staff the Art Center one day for each painting accepted. You may find a substitute staffer. If you cannot staff due to distance or health, contact Carrie for help finding a substitute.
Artwork Pick up
August 10, 2025 1–2:30pm
All artwork must be taken home after the Awards Reception.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on June 12, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
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 (June 6, 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
For questions about SWA or this Prospectus, please contact Carrie Drilling ([email protected]).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.