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title: Momentum
description: Juried group exhibition at GearBox Gallery in Oakland, CA for Northern California artists (21+). All media welcome, works created 2022–2026. $35 entry fee.
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location: Oakland, CA, United States
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# Momentum

**Hosted by:** GearBox Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States | **Deadline:** June 21, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Northern California Art Scene"

***Momentum:** The impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.*

***Momentum*** seeks to capture a moment in the evolving landscape of the Northern California Art Scene. It encourages all eligible artists to contribute to this unique snapshot of the broader artistic community. Momentum invites diverse artistic perspectives and encourages all genres and media. Open to Northern Californian Artists, over the age of 21. We ask that all work must be completed within the last four years.

***Momentum*** will be juried by Demetri Broxton, executive director of Root Division in San Francisco, independent curator and artist.

A GearBox Gallery juried show is more than just a group exhibition. Two artists will be awarded future exhibition opportunities; one as a featured artist in a two-person show in our Main Gallery, the other, a solo exhibition/installation in our smaller Inner Room Gallery. Artists in our juried shows are also added to our roster of regional artists and may be selected as guest artists for future exhibitions, aiding the artist's trajectory.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, ceramics, textile, installation, video art, performance
- **Age Requirements:** 21+ years old
- **Note:** Open to Northern California (Fresno and North) artists over the age of 21. All work must be created between 2022 and 2026. Selected artwork must be hand delivered to GearBox Gallery in Oakland, CA — no mailing.

### Additional Requirements

1–3 work samples (images, audio, or video; minimum 1, maximum 3 total). Each entry must include title, medium, year, and specific dimensions. Works must be created between 2022 and 2026 and must be for sale. Optional: artist statement relating the work to the exhibit theme. Works must be deliverable through a standard size doorway; framed and ready to hang (wire, d-rings, or cleat) if applicable. Non-glare glass or plex strongly encouraged. Artist must provide display means for audio/video works.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 21, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 20, 2026
- **Program End:** September 19, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** exhibitions@gearboxgallery.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17313