Juried Exhibition Prospectus

The only way to submit your work for consideration for the Made in California exhibition is via the links on our MICA page prior to the entry deadline. All applicants must follow the same procedures - all of the submissions must be collected through the Jotform platform and all payments must be made through the Square screen at the end of the form.

DO NOT email or DM your artwork to the Gallery in hopes of bypassing the system or getting extra insight from Gallery staff. If you are experiencing issues with any of the steps of applying, please read below for some helpful FAQs, or email Gallery staff at breagallery@gmail.com and we will be happy to assist.

The Solo Show is an opportunity for one artist to exhibit a body of their work in a room separate from the rest of the juried exhibition. This opportunity is given to one artist who submits the most successful, cohesive body of work. This solo show is treated as a separate exhibit, meaning that it will have it’s own show announcement and own title wall.

If you apply for the Solo Show opportunity and your body of work is not selected, each piece will still be considered individually by the jurors to potentially be accepted.

First and foremost, unfortunately issues with the Jotform site, the Square payment system, your browser, or your internet connection are not things we are able to control here at the Brea Gallery. However, we are happy to try to help you figure it out!

To start, we highly recommend submitting your work on a desktop or laptop computer. While Jotform is formatted for mobile devices, artists using their phone or mobile device to apply are the more likely to experience issues. Historically, the Chrome browser has been the most compatible browser to use for all stages of the process. If Chrome does not work for you, artists in the past have had success with Firefox. Safari was incompatible with the form and is not recommended.

Lastly, we have found that if you are using these methods and still experiencing difficulties, that clearing your cache (stored data/images) on your browser often clears up any issues you may experience. This can be done by clicking the three dots ‘…’ at the top right of the browser, going to Settings, then Security and Privacy, and selecting ‘Cached images and files’, then selecting Clear Data. Please note that if you also select to clear Cookies, it will probably log you out of most sites.

If you have done all of the above and are still experiencing issues, please feel free to email breagallery@gmail.com or call (714) 990-7731 and Gallery staff will be happy to try to help.

Unfortunately, no. Please prepare all information and images prior to starting your entry. If you need to make changes to your entry after submission email at breagallery@gmail.com prior to the entry deadline.

You will receive an email confirmation with your submission details along with a separate email confirming payment from Square. If there are any issues with your submission, staff will contact you via the email you provided on the form. You may also confirm your submission with gallery staff via phone or email.

Yes, you may submit to both categories using the appropriate forms. However, do not submit the same work in both categories. Bodies of work not accepted for the solo show will also be considered to be part of the greater juried show.

Yes, as long as the work has been made within the last three years and has not been exhibited in the Gallery before.

Our online system uses Square to process payments. You do not need a Square account in order to pay, just a major debit or credit card.

Unfortunately no, entry fees are non-refundable. Fees are charged for the service of review and consideration by the jurors for selection into the show. We acknowledge that entry fees may be cost prohibitive to some artists and that not all are able to pay such fees. However these industry standards are a long-established way to recoup costs such as cash prizes, receptions, and other programming. Please visit our Instagram account for opportunities to win a free entry once a month during the open call.

Photographs taken on most cameras or modern smart phones should be high enough quality to submit for consideration. When taking your pictures, be sure to place your artwork in a well-lit area, photograph the piece straight-on, and make sure that nothing but the piece is visible (no carpet, other artwork on walls, etc.). Images that are blurry, improperly cropped or rotated, etc. can affect the final scoring decision.

Images and files must be labeled Last Name, First Name_Title of Work. For example, if you were to submit a jpg image, the file would be titled: Doe, John_Sea Breeze.

If you are submitting multiple untitled entries, please label your works in a way in which we can differentiate your pieces, you may use ascending numbers or letters to designate your titles (i.e. Doe, John_Untitled 1, Doe, John_Untitled 2 etc.)

Video submissions must provide a link to a Vimeo, Youtube, or other site that hosts your video in the Notes portion of the form. Additionally, a still image of your video must be provided in the file upload section of the form.

Email any necessary detail images to breagallery@gmail.com, and our staff will attach them to your entry. Additional detail images must be labeled accordingly i.e. Doe, John_Artwork 1 Detail or similar.

No, however, 2D work must be properly wired for hanging. D-rings, wire, cleats, magnets, pins, etc. are allowed. Any special hardware required for hanging must be provided by the artist.

No sawtooth frames are permitted.

Wall pieces should not exceed 120” in height and should not weigh more than 100lbs. Works that hang from the ceiling should be no more than 20lbs. If you have concerns about the size/weight of your artwork, call the Gallery prior to submitting.

You may briefly describe your installation needs in the Notes box on the submission form. If your artwork is accepted you will need to contact the gallery to further discuss installation requirements. Any required hardware beyond standard screws needs to be provided by the artist.

Please include the dimensions of your piece as it will be displayed in the Gallery. If you are planning to frame it but have not done so yet, it is generally a good rule to add ~4”-8” to the unframed dimensions.

The Gallery does not offer pricing assistance but we encourage each artist to consider factors such as cost of supplies, amount of time spent making the work, the selling price of similar works being made, and what amount you would feel satisfied receiving in return for your artwork. Please keep in mind that the Gallery takes a 30% commission on all works sold during the exhibition.

If you are not interested in selling your artwork, simply select ‘No’ on the appropriate section of the entry form. Your work will then be listed as NFS (not for sale).

When a body of work is selected for the Solo Show, the Gallery will contact the artist to discuss their work in terms of number, size, and layout. Artists may be asked to include more or less pieces than were originally submitted.

All notifications will be sent out via email, so please make sure the email address you provide is current and accurate. Please complete this form to ensure you are set up to receive our emails. All accepted artists will receive an email detailing the next steps of their participation. We will also be posting an accepted artist list online.

1. If your artwork does not match the submitted image in content or quality, or does not adhere to the conditions laid out in the prospectus, the piece(s) will be returned at the artist’s expense. Any works in progress or works altered after submission will be disqualified.

2. If you submit work under the Brea Resident or Gallery Member category and you do not in fact live in Brea or are not a member.

3. After being selected and accepting the terms, you may not sell, loan, or pull your selected work from the exhibition. Failure to abide by the terms will result in your disqualification and an inability to enter future MICA exhibitions for the next 2 years.

If you need to make edits to your entry, please notify Gallery Staff via email at breagallery@gmail.com. Entries can only be amended prior to the deadline.

If you know you will not be available to bring your work in person during the designated drop off days, you can either ship your work by the shipping deadline, or have a friend, family member, or colleague bring your work to the Gallery for you.

If you are unable to pick up your work on the designated day, you must contact the gallery to make alternate arrangements prior to the close of the show. You can always have a friend, family member, or colleague pick up your work for you, however you will still need to notify the gallery. Failure to make arrangements with the gallery will incur a storage fee of $15 per day to be paid by the artist. Work left in the Gallery for more than 30 days is subject to disposal.