| Last Call! Entries Accepted Until Friday, February 20th at 5:00 PM This is a final reminder that submissions for Americana Reimagined close on February 20th at 5:00 PM PST. If you’ve been considering submitting your work, now is the time. We invite artists to explore and reinterpret themes of Americana through contemporary perspectives, personal narratives, and bold creative expression. We look forward to reviewing your work and seeing how you reimagine this evolving and layered concept. More Info Americana Reimagined March 12-April 18, 2026 On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Americana Reimagined invites artists from across the greater Bay Area to explore, reinterpret, and reimagine the visual language of “Americana”. This juried exhibition looks beyond nostalgia to examine how familiar symbols, stories, and styles evolve over time—bridging the past and present through creativity and craft. “Americana” has long served as a reflection of everyday life and culture, from small-town iconography and handmade crafts to design movements and popular imagery. In Americana Reimagined artists are invited to reexamine this broad theme, juxtaposing the old and the new, and honoring timeless motifs while offering fresh perspectives on what they mean today. Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that: Reinterprets traditional American symbols, materials, locations, or aesthetics in new ways Juxtaposes historical and contemporary styles or narratives Draws inspiration from crafting, folk traditions, or architectural design, music or movies Reimagines cultural or regional identity through a personal or modern lens In Competition Artist Awards Presented 1st Prize: $300 2nd Prize: $200 3rd Prize: $100 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSAll artists, 18 and older, living in the following 10 northern California counties: (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Lake). DEADLINE AND NOTIFICATION DATES Entry will close at 5:00pm PST on February 20, 2026. Artist Notifications will be sent via email by 5:00 pm PST on February 27, 2026. No phone inquiries, please. APPLICATION PROCESS Entry fee is $15.00 per entryMaximum Submission: Up to 4 entries per person (total entry fee: $60) Application fees are nonrefundable. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please see the detailed instructions on the CAFE website. Click here for Café Entry Link Jurors Donna Seager is known for her expertise in contemporary art and book-related arts. She started as Donna Seager Gallery in 2005 and became Seager Gray in 2011 in Mill Valley, which specialized in contemporary fine art. Having transitioned to operating as Donna Seager Fine Arts & Artists’ Books after the gallery’s closure, she continues to curate exhibitions and work with artists and collectors, with a specific focus on works that combine content and material mastery. Richard Neill is a multimedia artist and film curator. His work often references the social and cultural language of the built environment. His photographic and film installations have been exhibited at the MAK Museum Vienna, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, National Building Museum, and the Sonoma Valley Art Museum. Simon Corwin has explored various media including ceramics, stained glass, weaving, clothing design and jewelry. Her current work is creating large-scale necklaces comprised of vintage beads. She is a member of the Exhibitions Committee at Petaluma Arts Center. Petaluma Arts Center In 2008, the Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) non-profit opened its current 4,500 square foot facility located in the historic Railroad Depot Freight Building, next door to the Petaluma Visitors Center and SMART Train station. PAC has grown to become a gem of Petaluma. We highlight the creativity in Petaluma and Sonoma County through diverse art exhibitions, performances and education. We nurture talented youth and artists’ careers at all stages. In 2024 and 2025, PAC won the People’s Choice Award for Best Art Gallery. Address: 230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94552 FOR QUESTIONS Email info@petalumaartscenter.org In conjunction with this exhibition, in our North Gallery, Artist Inez Storer presents States of Anxiety, States of Hope: The Works of Inez Storer, a special exhibition of her work that reflects upon the themes explored in Americana Reimagined.Storer’s work offers a powerful and personal perspective on the complexities, contradictions, and emotional landscape of the American experience. |
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