--- title: BAA Annual Solo Artists description: >- Annual solo wall exhibition at Buenaventura Art Center/Gallery (Ventura, CA). $120/mo fee, 70/30 artist/BAA sales split, hosting shifts required. Curated, invitation-only. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/5040c6bc-32c2-471e-8278-bd226b93a1b7' type: program status: closed createdAt: '2026-09-06' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Exhibition organization: Buenaventura Art Association organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/buenaventura-art' deadline: '2027-08-04' entryFee: 120 USD location: 'Buenaventura Art Center/Gallery, Ventura, CA, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Artist keeps 70% of sales revenue (BAA retains 30% commission); artist pays $120/month wall fee plus six hosting shifts per month. --- # BAA Annual Solo Artists **Hosted by:** Buenaventura Art Association **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Buenaventura Art Center/Gallery, Ventura, CA, United States | **Deadline:** August 4, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $120 ## About This Program ### Curated Invitation-Only Call UPDATE: submit your first selections into entrythingy by Wednesday August 5th, 2026 Hang initial selections Saturday August 8th, 2026 for member only Soft Launch on Sunday August 9th, 2026 SOLO ARTISTS ON ANNUAL CONTRACT **THIS IS A CURATED INVITATION-ONLY CALL** CURATORS: BAA Exhibit Committee DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Open through July 2026-July 2027 RULES: Be Cool and collaborate ### Entry Fees $120 per month cycle plus six hosting (or other volunteer opportunity) shifts per month. Please contact Jason for other volunteer opportunities. ### Bring-In Date Initial selections on Saturday August 8th. Rotatng based on sales and other considerations. If you absolutely cannot make the bring-in date/time, please contact Jason for other arrangements. ### Reception August 9st, 2026 ### Submission Details - Number of pieces: 1 - 25 - Maximum entries per artist: 3 - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG Submit your artwork for your solo wall. Your fee is $120/mo. payable by online invoice or onsite. Accepted artists are requireed to host (6) 3.5 hour timeslots each month during the one-year timeframe of this exhibit cycle. ### Purpose of the Art Center/Gallery The Buenaventura Art Center/Gallery is an arts enterprise of the Buenaventura Art Association. As part of BAA's mission, the Art Center/Gallery gives member artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work, test the marketability of their art, improve retail and presentation skills, participate in community arts programming, and promote the skilled and diverse art produced by local artists. The Art Center/Gallery may include original artwork by BAA member artists; solo artist walls; member exhibition walls; artisan and fine craft displays; prints, cards, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, and other handmade or artist-designed items; classes, workshops, demonstrations, salons, and public-facing programs that connect artists with the community. ### Commission For sales made through the Buenaventura Art Center/Gallery: - The artist will receive 70% of the sale price. - BAA will retain 30% of the sale price. BAA's 30% commission supports rent, Ventura Port District fees, staffing, administration, utilities, insurance, programs, promotion, supplies, operations, and the broader mission of the Buenaventura Art Association. Artist payments will generally be made between the 10th and 15th of the following month for the previous month's sales, along with an itemized list of sales when available. ### Participation Fees and Hosting Required fees must be paid on time in order for the artist to remain in good standing. Late payment may result in a late fee, suspension of display privileges, or removal from participation. Rent for this space is $120/month, due on the 1st of each month. Payment will be considered late if not paid by the 3rd of each month and may result in a late payment penalty. Artists on annual contract commit to hosting the Art Center Gallery for six shifts (shift #1: 11am to 2:30pm or shift #2: 2:30pm to 6pm) per month. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Note:** Participation requires active BAA membership unless otherwise approved by the BAA Board of Directors. Artists may be juried, reviewed, or accepted according to BAA policies and the needs of the Art Center/Gallery; factors considered may include quality, originality, professional presentation, suitability, family-friendly content, diversity of media and products, available space, past BAA participation, willingness to follow procedures, and volunteer support of the Art Center/Gallery. All artwork and art products displayed must be based on the original designs, artwork, or handwork of the participating artist, and must be family-friendly due to the public nature of Ventura Harbor Village. BAA reserves the right to accept, decline, rotate, or remove artwork or art products at its discretion. ### Additional Requirements Number of pieces: 1-25. Maximum entries per artist: 3. Maximum file size: 50MB per image. Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG. Submit artwork for your solo wall; fee is $120/month (online invoice or onsite). Accepted artists must host six 3.5-hour shifts per month during the one-year exhibit cycle. ## Compensation & Benefits Artist keeps 70% of sales revenue (BAA retains 30% commission); artist pays $120/month wall fee plus six hosting shifts per month. Artists keep 70% of the sale price for work sold through the Art Center/Gallery; BAA retains a 30% commission (which covers the Harbor's 3% AGI fee) to support rent, Ventura Port District fees, staffing, administration, utilities, insurance, programs, promotion, supplies, and operations. Artist payments are generally made between the 10th and 15th of the following month for the previous month's sales, with an itemized sales list when available. Participating artists pay $120/month wall rent, due on the 1st of each month, and commit to hosting six 3.5-hour shifts per month. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 6, 2026 - **Deadline:** August 4, 2027 - **Program Start:** August 8, 2027 - **Program End:** August 8, 2028 ## Contact **Contact:** Jason ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/buenaventuraartassociation/baa-annual-solo-artists