Call for Art - Abstract August

Theme: Abstract August. SF Bay Area Artists are invited to submit work to our August show that goes beyond rigid depictions of reality and explores the abstract. Artists are invited to submit works that emphasize the use of color, shape, gesture, texture, or form to express different ways of seeing.
All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, [except video]

Juror: Carl Heyward, Artist, Writer, Curator/ Founder of Global Art Project
SUBMIT HERE

SFWA Members receive a discount code via email.

SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 6 – 27
NOTE: SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 6 PM
No work submitted outside of that period will be considered.
All submissions must be done online.

NOTIFICATION*: Email by JULY 7, 2026.

ARTWORK RECEIVING
July 31 - August 1, Friday & Saturday
Time: 11:30 - 3:00

SHOW DATES
Aug 4 - Sept 4, 2026

RECEPTION
August 8, Saturday
2:00 - 4:00 PM

CLOSING EVENT
September 3, Thursday
3:00 - 5:00 PM

END OF SHOW, ARTWORK PICK UP
July 31 - August 1, Friday & Saturday
Time: 11:30 - 3:00

*SFWA has no storage space

Artist Commission: 65%

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