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title: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
description: Online Artsy exhibition of animal-inspired artwork in any medium, presented by Not Shockboxx; open to artists worldwide, $30 per submission.
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status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-03"
updatedAt: "2026-09-17"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Not Shockboxx
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/not-shockboxx
deadline: "2026-09-15"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Not Shockboxx, Hermosa Beach
isOnline: true
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - fiber
  - ceramics
  - digital art
  - printmaking
  - assemblage
  - mixed media
  - textile
---

# The Truth About Cats and Dogs

**Hosted by:** Not Shockboxx

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Not Shockboxx, Hermosa Beach | **Deadline:** September 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Animals and creatures — domestic, wild, mythical or microscopic"

### Opportunity Summary

Cats. Dogs. Lizards. Chickens. Crows. Possums. Octopuses. Emotional support tarantulas. That raccoon that keeps stealing your neighbor's tomatoes.

We're looking for artwork inspired by the creatures we live with, admire, rescue, fear, obsess over, or simply can't stop thinking about. Domestic, wild, mythical, microscopic... if it has fur, feathers, scales, shells, tentacles, hooves, wings, or way too many legs, it's fair game.

Cute is optional. Weird is encouraged.

Painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, ceramics, digital work, printmaking, assemblage, video, and every other medium are welcome. Surprise us.

Selected artists will be featured in a two-month online exhibition on Artsy, connecting your work with collectors around the world.

### General Information

An Online Exhibition on Artsy
September 1 – October 31, 2026

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, ceramics, digital art, printmaking, assemblage, mixed media, textile
- **Note:** Requirement Overview

Location Eligibility Type: International
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Submission Limit: 1

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all artists regardless of location, identity, or background.
All 2D, 3D, mixed media, photography, textiles and digital works accepted.
**We especially encourage submissions from queer artists, artists of color, and artists with different abilities.**

### Additional Requirements

Submit up to 10 pieces for consideration. Each submission must include:

- title, medium, dimensions, year completed
- high-resolution images (JPEG, PNG, or PDF)
- short artist statement (100–200 words) explaining how the work fits the theme

Media requirements:

- Images min 1 / max 10
- Audio min 0 / max 10
- Video min 0 / max 10
- Total min 1 / max 10

Submission fee: $30 (plus $5 for each additional image). Apply via CallForEntry.com link.

## Compensation & Benefits

Entry fee $30 per submitted artwork, plus a $5 additional media fee for each additional image.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 17, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 1, 2026
- **Program End:** October 31, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** hello@studiohermosa.com

**Phone:** 310-753-3960

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=18057