---
title: In Full Bloom
description: >-
  Juried virtual floral-themed exhibition for California Art Club members, with
  cash prizes up to $1000.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/34cee820-273e-4a27-8db9-583e405e1fe2'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-10-11'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Exhibition
organization: California Art Club
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/california-art-club'
deadline: '2027-01-20'
entryFee: 35 USD
location: CAC Virtual Gallery
isOnline: true
compensationRange: >-
  Cash prizes for 1st-3rd place, honorable mention, and special recognition
  awards; 60/40 artist/CAC sales commission split.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
---

# In Full Bloom

**Hosted by:** California Art Club

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** CAC Virtual Gallery | **Deadline:** January 20, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

### About This Call

We are seeking contemporary-traditional fine artworks that explore the theme 'In Full Bloom.' We welcome submissions featuring lush gardens, elegant still lifes with exceptional floral arrangements, and works that celebrate the beauty and vitality of flowers. We also encourage artistic interpretations of spring expressed through the human form, capturing themes of renewal, growth, grace, and transformation.

### Subject

The mission of this competition is to encourage artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlight their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art.

We ask artists to represent In Full Bloom via contemporary-traditional methods. Any genre of work will be eligible for consideration. Artwork submitting should be created in the last three years.

Note: NFS works are now eligible for consideration.

### Recognition

- First Place: $1000
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
- Honorable Mention: $100

Special Recognition Awards will also be additionally and exclusively available for Student Artist, Mentorship Program and Associate Artist Members. Recipients of the Special Recognition Awards will receive $50.

The Judge for this installment of Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition is TBD. Multiple opportunities for visibility will be provided for approximately 30-40 works of exceptional artistic merit from each competition. This visibility will include:

- Exhibition on the CAC website
- Featured posts on social media channels
- Winners will be featured in the CAC Newsletter

### Medium and Dimensions

There is no size limit for this virtual exhibition.

Paintings should be in traditional materials like oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache, acrylic, graphite or charcoal.

Sculptures should be in permanent materials like fired clay, resin, marble, terra cotta, or bronze.

All artworks must be original. No AI, or AI reference materials, giclées or digitally enhanced images will be accepted.

### Shipping and Sales

If a work sells, the collector will assume shipping costs. There is an expectation that sold works are framed. The artist will be responsible for preparing and packaging the artwork for shipment. The CAC will handle the sale of the artwork and any associated tax. Artwork cannot be removed for the duration of the exhibition.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture
- **Note:** Open to current and active members of the California Art Club including Associate Artists, Student Artists, Artists, Out-of-state Artists, Mentorship Program Members, and Signature Artists.

### Additional Requirements

- Images in JPG format, under 4MB, in sRGB colorspace, at least 1920 pixels @ 72 dpi
- Artwork created within the last three years
- Artwork statement (encouraged)

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prizes for 1st-3rd place, honorable mention, and special recognition awards; 60/40 artist/CAC sales commission split.

**Includes:** Prize

First Place: $1000; Second Place: $500; Third Place: $250; Honorable Mention: $100. Special Recognition Awards (exclusively for Student Artist, Mentorship Program and Associate Artist Members) receive $50.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** January 20, 2027
- **Program Start:** March 19, 2027
- **Program End:** June 20, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Eire (Era) Hoke

**Email:** exhibitions@californiaartclub.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=59018