Apply to Have Your Entry Fee to
Made in California Waived

Purpose:
Made in California at the Brea Gallery serves to recognize, uplift, and celebrate California artists from all backgrounds. This new fee-waiver program works towards specifically supporting artists in marginalized communities by attempting to make participation in juried shows more accessible and equitable.

This program will support artists from a broad spectrum of artistic practices, backgrounds, geographies and communities, by allowing them to submit a collection of work as a Solo Show for the Made in California exhibition, free of charge.

This fee- waiver program is only a small step in leveling the playing field for those artists who may not have the same opportunities to participate in juried exhibitions and add then to their resume.

The Brea Gallery is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

What is the MICA Solo Show:
The Solo Show opportunity is a chance for artists to have their own solo exhibition in the Gallery that would run concurrent to the greater Made in California Juried Exhibition, and would include a separate title wall, show card, and a $350 cash prize.

For this program, artists will be able to submit between 5 and 10 pieces, along with an artist statement, with the standard fee of $80 waived. By doing so, these artists will be considered for the one Solo Show opportunity, as well, if an artist is not selected for the solo show, each individual piece submitted will then be considered by the jurors for the greater juried exhibition and would be eligible for all of the other awards (First, Second, etc.).

Eligibility:
California-based artists from marginalized communities, 18 years of age and older, working in any artistic discipline are eligible to apply. Applicants must comply with the requirements below. All applications must include the listed items at the time of submission in order to be considered.

Individuals representing systemically marginalized communities, including but not limited to: Arab, MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian); Asian; Black, African American; Native American, Indigenous; Incarcerated, Formerly Incarcerated; Disabled; Latinx, Chicanx; LGBTQIA+; Low Income; Neurodivergent; Pacific Islander; People of Color; Returned Residents; Trans and/or Non-Binary Folks; Immigrants (Documented or Undocumented), Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants; Unhoused, Transient; or Youth 18 years of age or older are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

  • Application - Applicants must complete and electronically sign the application form by following the link below, submitting all the required materials listed here.

  • Artist’s narrative - Applicants must provide a description of their background, artistic focus and practice, and a brief note on how this opportunity would support their professional practice.

  • Online presence - Applicants must include their social media, website, etc. that showcases their practice.

  • Support materials - Applicants can supply an artist biography and/or a curriculum vitae (CV). Applicants may also submit additional supporting documents such as press materials, flyers, brochures, programs, newsletters, and other marketing pieces.

Selection and Notification:
A minimum of 40 artists will be selected to have their Solo Show submission fee waived. Selected recipients will be contacted prior to the entry deadline with sufficient time to submit their work to the Made in California show and will be sent information on how to apply via a private link.

Selection as a fee waiver recipient does not guarantee inclusion in the final jurying of the Made in California exhibition.