Call for Art: Veteran Voices Now

About the Open Call

The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) invites artists to submit their original artwork for the upcoming exhibition, Veteran Voices Now. The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) is seeking original artworks, not previously exhibited at monca, created by U.S. military veterans. All media accepted. Please note that no giclée prints of original art/non-photographic art will be accepted. No AI please. The exhibit will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art in Chico and will be on view from October 16 to November 30, 2025. Accepted work must be delivered ready to hang or display. Work to hang on the wall must be fitted with framing wire because we use a cable and hook system that hangs from a picture railing. Work with sawtooth hangers will be disqualified and returned to the artist. Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work or the artist may provide other means of display. Artist’s name, phone, and title of work MUST be on the back of each artwork. All work must be dry and clean. The museum’s exhibition committee, comprised of professional artists and art collectors, will make the final selections for the exhibition. Artists whose work is not accepted will not receive refunds of their entry fee. If you wish to sell your exhibited work, please provide a retail price reflecting a 50% museum commission. Prices will not appear on museum signage. The price list will be available upon request at the reception desk.

What is Offered

Opportunity to exhibit artwork at the Museum of Northern California Art from October 16 to November 30, 2025, and a chance to sell exhibited work with a 50% museum commission.

Requirements

Original artworks created by U.S. military veterans residing in Northern California (defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border). Artworks must not have been previously exhibited at monca. All media accepted, but no giclée prints of original art/non-photographic art or AI-generated work will be accepted. Accepted work must be delivered ready to hang or display, fitted with framing wire for wall hanging (sawtooth hangers will be disqualified). All exhibited artworks must remain in the exhibition until the close on November 30, 2025. Postage, packaging, and shipping insurance are the artist's responsibility; return shipping requires a pre-paid mailing label.

How to Apply

Submit your art (up to 3 distinct original works) via the provided Google Forms link. If you wish to submit more than 3 works, fill out the form a second time and pay an additional fee of $10 for each piece. Artwork previously exhibited at monca, and AI work, will be disqualified. Artists will be notified of the jury’s decision on or before September 15. Payment can be made by check (payable to monca, with 'Veteran Voices Now' and phone number in memo, mailed or delivered in person to 900 Esplanade, Chico CA during museum hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11AM-5PM), in person at monca during museum hours, or online via the provided link.