ELIGIBILITY
National Sculpture Society (NSS) California Communities at Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) is open to NSS members residing open to NSS members residing west of the Rockies in (AZ, CA, ID, NV, ID, OR, UT and WA). All entries are subject to jury and will be juried anonymously from the submitted images. More than one work per artist may be accepted into the show.

SAUSALITO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
From its inception in 2021, the Mission of SCA was to enrich the cultural experience of Marin and unite community through diverse artistic expression for the benefit of all. Their programs are meant to build connections, create dialogue, and transform community through understanding, inclusion and acceptance.

CASH AWARD
A $1,000 Best in Show Award, sponsored by the Fantasy Fountain Fund and the National Sculpture Society,
will be awarded during the course of the show.

GUIDELINES
Artists are asked to submit their very best work.

As this is a regional show, we expect that most artists will deliver, install, de-install, and take back their
sculptures, and will bring their own pedestals. Hand-delivered sculptures may be in any permanent
medium. Terracotta, plaster, ceramic, and works in other fragile materials may be considered, but only
on the condition that artists assume all responsibility. All sculptors with works larger than 39 inches and/or
heavier than 55 pounds need to coordinate installation with Shiva Pakdel, (415) 810-6089
or shiva@sausalitocenterforthearts.org.

For artists who cannot hand-deliver their sculptures, these works must be non-fragile and no heavier than
55 lbs. Artists assume all responsibility for proper packaging and shipping of works. They will be installed
and deinstalled by volunteers. We have a limited number of pedestals available. Use of pedestals
must be coordinated with Lance Glasser, (408) 221-5481, Lance@LanceGlasserArt.com.

NSS, SCA, and Volunteers will NOT be held responsible for any damages.

JURY AND NOTIFICATION
A Jury of Selection will be assembled to review works for inclusion in the show. Emails will be sent to all sculptors who entered to inform them whether their work was selected for exhibition or not.

CONTRACT
All accepted sculptors will be asked to sign a brief contract stating that they agree to loan their accepted work of sculpture for the duration of the exhibition at Sausalito Center for the Arts. Contracts will also establish the retail price for all works intended for sale. Images of accepted works will be used for promotional and marketing purposes.

INSURANCE
Insurance for individual works in transit and on exhibit is strongly encouraged and is the responsibility of the sculptor. SCA Show will provide security at the event and will provide overall event liability insurance.

SALES
Sculptures accepted in the exhibition are not required to be available for sale. SCA Show will take 35% commission on sales; the National Sculpture Society will receive no commission from sales. Retail prices established in the contract will not be subject to change during the exhibition.

PEDESTALS & SIGNAGE
SCA will provide pedestals. NSS will provide a banner and name tags. Individual artists are responsible for their own business cards, postcards, guest books, QR codes, and for hand-delivered art and pedestals.

PROMOTION
NSS will publicize the show through its news bulletin, magazine, and social media platforms. SCA will promote NSS’ participation in the show through its media and social media platforms.

PARTICIPATION FEE:
There is a $45 participation fee per accepted sculpture.

SUBMISSION FEE
No submission fee for NSS members. $50 for non-members.

Not a member? Join here for $75: nationalsculpture.org/become-a-member/

NSS STRONGLY URGES YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER AS IT IS THE LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION AND MEMBERSHIP HAS BENEFITS.

If you are not a member and submit, NSS will contact the artist for the $50 submission fee. Submissions will not be finalized until payment is received. Artists may pay with credit card or check. Check must be made out to National Sculpture Society and mailed to: National Sculpture Society, 6 East 39th Street, Suite 903, New York, NY 10016. If payment is not received, submission will be eliminated.

EXHIBITION CALENDAR
• December 12, 2026: Submissions open.
• February 13, 2026: Submissions deadline.
• February 27, 2026: Notification emailed to artists.
• May 20 – 21, 2026: Sculptures delivered to Sausalito Center for the Arts.
• May 22, 2026: The NSS Community at SCA opens.
• May 23, 2026: Evening Reception.
• June 21, 2026: The NSS Community at SCA closes. No sculpture removed before 5PM.
• June 21 – 22, 2026: Sculpture move out.

WHERE TO SUBMIT/WHAT TO SUBMIT
• Click on link right below to submit:

2026 NSS California Communities at Sausalito Center for the Arts – Call Details.

• Sculptors may submit 1 to 3 works (and up to 3 images/work) for a maximum total of 9 images.
• Sculptors will be required to give their name, address, title of sculpture, date, medium, dimensions (height including base, width, and depth), and price of work (if for sale).

If you are not a member and submit, NSS will contact the artist for the $50 submission fee. Submissions will not be finalized until payment is received.

SHIPPING/RECEIVING/RETURN
• Move in dates at Sausalito Center for the Arts: May 20 – 21, 11 AM until 5PM.
• Move out dates at Sausalito Center for the Arts: June 21 (5PM or after) and
June 22 (11AM – 5PM).