---
title: 2027 Exhibitions - Falkirk Cultural Center & San Rafael Library
description: >-
  Call for artists, groups and organizations to exhibit in 2027 at Falkirk
  Cultural Center's Victorian galleries and the historic San Rafael Library in
  San Rafael, California.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/e64f592e-f045-43c0-a226-e97db39bf4a9'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
programType: Exhibition
organization: City of San Rafael
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-san-rafael'
deadline: '2026-09-27'
entryFee: 5 USD
location: >-
  Falkirk Cultural Center / San Rafael Downtown Library, San Rafael, CA, United
  States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  No artist fee stated; artwork may be sold with the City retaining 30% of the
  gross sale price and remitting 70% to the artist.
---

# 2027 Exhibitions - Falkirk Cultural Center & San Rafael Library

**Hosted by:** City of San Rafael

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Falkirk Cultural Center / San Rafael Downtown Library, San Rafael, CA, United States | **Deadline:** September 27, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $5

## About This Program

The City of San Rafael Library and Recreation Department is seeking artists to exhibit in 2027 at the Falkirk Cultural Center and the San Rafael Library. The Falkirk Cultural Center is a beautiful 1888 Victorian Mansion that features three 2nd Floor art galleries. The newly renovated, historic San Rafael Library features a second floor exhibit space of adjustable shelving located between a seating/entrance area and book display area.

Individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to apply. Open to all media except AI created images or videography. Only digitally uploaded images will be accepted. Submit up to 20 images for evaluation. Art displayed at the Downtown Library is best suited for three-dimensional work.

Artists chosen to exhibit are responsible for installation and de-installation of artwork. All artwork must be hand delivered and installed by the artist/organization.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Note:** Location Eligibility Type: National. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Submission Limit: 1. Individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to apply. Proposals are evaluated on Community Interest (the exhibition's subject matter is determined to be of specific interest to the San Rafael community), Quality of Work, and Track Record of Achievement — prospective artist(s) and/or organization are asked to demonstrate a history of achievement via promotional materials, letters from previous partners, etc., and must demonstrate the ability to curate an exhibit of the size and scope required to fill one gallery room at Falkirk or the exhibit space at the Library.

More than one artist may be chosen to exhibit at the same time.

### Additional Requirements

Complete the Exhibition Proposal via CaFÉ. Only digitally uploaded images will be accepted — submit 1 to 20 images for evaluation (no audio or video). Submission limit: 1. Selected artists must provide a digital Excel file with an alphabetized list of selected artists and artworks (artist's or lender's first and last name, street address, city, state, zip, phone number, email address, website information, social media contact information, artwork title, medium, size, selling price, provenance, and insurance values) plus digital pictures in jpeg or png format of each selected work correlating with the list, and an image or images to be used for showcards.

## Compensation & Benefits

No artist fee stated; artwork may be sold with the City retaining 30% of the gross sale price and remitting 70% to the artist.

All sales of artists' work on display are handled through the City. The City collects and retains the gross sales price per piece and retains 30% of the gross sales price, remitting 70% of the gross sale price per piece to the artist(s) and/or organization. The artist(s)/organization is responsible for paying individual artist commissions from their percentage, for any sales tax collecting and reporting, retaining a business license if required, and adhering to all State and Federal laws.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 13, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 27, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org

**Phone:** 415-485-3328

## How to Apply

Apply at: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/falkirk-art-galleries/