Under Many Moons: Asian and Pacific Islander Art, Identity, and Community
- Deadline
- 22 days left
- Entry fee
- $10
- Award
- 1st place awarded to Best in Show
- Location
- Sebastopol, California
- Exhibition window
- Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 14, 2026
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About
Submit up to 3 artworks in any visual medium exploring themes of identity, heritage, belonging, and cultural expression, with a focus on Asian and Pacific Islander voices and perspectives.
Overview
Under Many Moons: Asian and Pacific Islander Art, Identity, and Community is a juried exhibition exploring themes of identity, heritage, belonging, and cultural expression. Rooted in the spirit of the Many Moons Festival, an annual autumn gathering in Sebastopol that uplifts Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, creativity, and community, this exhibition extends that energy into the gallery space. All visual art mediums are welcome, including (space permitting) video and work requiring electrical access.
Themes
- Belonging
- Migration and diaspora
- Memory and ancestry
- Resilience and resistance
- Joy and celebration
- Cultural continuity and transformation
Key Dates
- Call Opens: May 4th, 2026
- Submission Deadline: August 4th, 2026 10:59PM PST
- Jurying: August 5th – August 12th, 2026
- Notifications to artists: August 14th, 2026
- Deadline for shipped artwork to arrive: Friday September 18th, 2026
- In Person Drop Off: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 10–4PM
- Opening Reception: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: Saturday September 26th – Sunday October 11th, 2026
Eligibility
Open to artists worldwide. Work must not have been previously shown in the SebArts Gallery. Work must be produced in the last 5 years.
Media & Size
All visual art mediums are welcome. Work must be able to fit through a 7' by 7' gallery door and fit on our 8 foot high wall. Wall mounted work must include fixtures for safe hanging and hanging instructions as needed.
Fees
- $35 per application (with 3 detailed images)
- $10 for a second application (with 3 detailed images)
- $10 for a third application (with 3 detailed images)
Submission Requirements
Submissions must be entered online only. Ensure all images are 5MB or less in size and in JPEG format. Submit a high quality image that best represents your work. Work that differs from the submission image may not be included in the exhibition. You may submit up to 3 entries.
Awards & Sales
1st place awarded to Best in Show. Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of sold work; SebArts will receive the remaining 40%.
Shipping & Delivery
- Shipped work must arrive by Friday September 18th, 2026
- Artists are responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the exhibit
- Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container and include a prepaid return label (UPS or FedEx)
- Unsold work will be shipped within 15 days of the last day of the show
- Hand delivery drop off: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 10–4PM
- All work must include artist name and contact information
- All work must be on view for the duration of the exhibit and may not be withdrawn prior to closing
- Award
- 1st place awarded to Best in Show
- Entry fee
- $10 / $35
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 40% on sales
- Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide. Work must not have been previously shown in SebArts Gallery and must be produced in the last 5 years.
- Audience
- Open to artists worldwide
- Size & format
- Work must be able to fit through a 7' by 7' gallery door and fit on our 8 foot high wall.
- Also worth noting
- Work must be able to fit through a 7' by 7' gallery door and fit on our 8 foot high wall.
- Contact
- destrella@sebarts.org
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