Short Description:

ALL ABOUT WOMEN 2025 is an ONLINE exhibition open to all artists, age 18 and over, regardless of gender.  Artists are invited to submit artwork about women and their lives, past, present and future, and the issues that concern them.  

This exhibition is open to painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, fiber art, ceramics and all types of fine art crafts.  (No film or video.) The show will be presented in two forms – an online presentation in the MSA “Virtual Gallery” which will include the price and contact information of the artist.  In addition, a video version showing all work in the show will be produced and will remain available to view after the show closes. 

Only online entries with digitally uploaded images to CaFE will be accepted. Digital entries must be RECEIVED via the CaFE application by September 10, 2025 before 11:59pm Mountain Time. Notification of acceptance will be by email and an online list of accepted artwork entries on the MSA website.  Note: Artwork previously juried into an MSA exhibition will not be accepted.

EXHIBITION DATES: September 26, 2025, through November 25, 2025.  The YouTube version of the exhibition will remain available after that date.

RECEPTION:  A virtual ZOOM reception will be held on Sunday, October 12 at 5pm PST.  Details and the link to the ZOOM will be released well in advance.

Application Requirements:

All properly prepared entries will be viewed and judged by the juror. (Refer to digital file image requirements).  The decision of the juror is final. No more than 2 works by an artist will be included in the final juried selection.  

 If you are already registered with CaFE you may use your existing username and password to enter this show. Otherwise, you will need to create an account.  All entries must be submitted with digital images and must adhere to CaFE requirements.

Your entries must first be uploaded to “My Portfolio” on the CaFE application. You then choose images from your “Portfolio” to be entered in this exhibition.  For help with uploading images and other technical issues, click on CaFE HELP and go to “Uploading: Image, Audio and Video Files”. 

– Image Format:  JPG or JPEG 
– Dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side. CaFE may readjust your dimensions after entry to fit the limitations. Size: under 5 MB

– Description:  the description entered in your Portfolio with your image will be visible in the Online Exhibition, but not in the YouTube version.
– Please check your entries for accuracy and typos.  No changes to title, price, or other material information will be permitted after September 10, 2025. 

Eligibility:

All artists over the age of 18 are invited.

Program Benefits or Awards:

First Prize: $500.  Second Prize: $300.  Third Prize: $100.  Several non-monetary Honorable Mention 

 Entry Fee:

A non-refundable entry fee will be charged.
Non-members: $35 for 3 entries, $7 for each additional entry up to (10) pieces.
MSA members: $30 for 3 entries, $7 for each additional entry up to (10) pieces.

Payments are to be made by credit card, debit (VISA or MC) or PayPal through the CaFÉ application. Diptychs and triptychs count as one piece, use only one image of the entire diptych or triptych. Fee payment does not guarantee that any/all artworks submitted for jurying will be included in the exhibition.

MSA members with award vouchers, contact shows@msartists.org for a coupon code. Vouchers do not cover 100% of the entry fee. 

Location: California, USA

Deadline: 10 September 2025

Website link: 

https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org