40th Annual All Media Juried Art Exhibition

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 40th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcome to participate. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a reception on Saturday, June 7 from 4 PM to 6 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 6 PM in Cedar Hall, where over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, July 20, 2025.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 40th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcome to participate. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a reception on Saturday, June 7 from 4 PM to 6 PM. The awards ceremony will begin at 6 PM in Cedar Hall, where over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, July 20, 2025.

ONLINE SUBMISSION OPENING
Friday, April 18 at 10 AM PST

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Sunday, May 18 at 10:59 PM PST (don’t wait until the last minute)

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 7 at 4 PM- 6 PM

SUBMITTAL

This year, MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR will only be accepting entries online through callforentry.org (CaFE). Artists must create a free account with CaFE in order to submit their work. To create an account, please click on "Artist Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner of the CaFE website. Once their account has been created, artists will be able to search for our call "40th All-Media Juried Arts Exhibition." Artist may then upload high resolution images of their work, video or audio files to CaFE and pay all applicable fees. There are two age categories for applicants: 17 and under / 18 and above.

AWARDS

Cash awards will total over $1,000. Jurors will select the Best of Exhibition, 2nd Best of Exhibition and 3rd Best of Exhibition awards donated by the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation (LMPAF). Best of Exhibition winners will receive, in addition to their cash awards, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive portfolio review with MOAH's curators. As in prior years, LMPAF may choose to offer to purchase any one of the three Best of Exhibition award winners for inclusion in the Museum's permanent collection. Many other awards are also available from various community individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Visitors are also encouraged to follow the Lancaster Museum of Art & History and vote for their favorite pieces in person by taking a photograph and using the hashtag #MOAHPeoplesChoice on Instagram or submitting a paper ballot on site up until the week of closing at MOAH:CEDAR. The artworks earning the most votes will be announced at the closing on July 20th.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 18 at 10:59 PM PST
(11:59 PM MST) (don't wait until the last minute!)

Notification of Accepted Artworks: by May 22, 2025

Drop-Off Work: 

• Friday, May 23 12PM - 5 PM
• Saturday, May 24 4PM- 8PM
• Sunday, May 25 12PM - 5 PM

Pick up Works: Sunday, July 21,  12- 3 PM or Monday, July 22, 4 - 8 PM.

Note: You must make arrangements for either you or a representative to deliver &/or pick up work on the above dates, no exceptions.

Opening Reception (in Gallery): Saturday, June 7; 4 PM - 6PM

Award Ceremony (in Cedar Hall): Saturday, June 7; 6 PM

SELECTION PROCESS:
The jurors will select which artwork will be exhibited by careful examination of all submitted entries; including those submitted for the 17 and Under. With no exceptions, jurors have the sole responsibility for the selection of artworks. MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR reserve the right to not display work that does not meet eligibility requirements or follow the guidelines herein.

Jurors: 

Stephanie Sherwood is an artist and curator living in Los Angeles. Her artwork has been shown internationally and in the United States, including the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, LA Artcore, The Brand Library and Art Center and DAC Gallery. Sherwood’s work and curatorial projects have been included in several publications including Artillery, Art and Cake, ArtHabens Contemporary Art Review, LA Weekly, MurzeMagazine and Voyage LA.

Steven R. Calzada is an accomplished artist and educator who has served in the Antelope Valley Union High School District since 2000. Known for his innovative curriculum and commitment to student creativity, he has earned multiple accolades, including Teacher of the Year. A UCLA Fine Arts graduate, Steven studied under renowned artists Chris Burden, Charles Ray, and Jorge Pardo. He has exhibited his work locally and remains active in the art community. Steven also leads professional development initiatives, fostering collaboration and growth among fellow educators.

Samantha Herrera

FEES

1 Entry - FREE*
Each additional Entry - $5.00
*Each applicant will be charged a $3 processing fee

PRESENTATION & DELIVERY OF WORK

The pieces chosen will be exhibited physically at MOAH:CEDAR. Please submit only if you or a representative are available for the drop off the work on the delivery dates (May 23-25) and pick up dates (July 21  & 22) for artwork. By having your work in the exhibition you agree to be responsible and commit to both delivery and pick up dates of your artwork.

Jurors make selection of work based solely on the image or video of the artwork submitted via the Call for Entry website. We encourage applicants to take the best possible pictures of the artwork. For best way to view work, place the piece on a plain white background. For 3D pieces, place on a plain white surface with a plain white background. It is best to use natural lighting, if it is not available make sure to use a bright white light without tinting. Make sure the light is not too close to the piece or it will wash it out. When taking the photo make sure to aim the camera directly at the piece without angling the camera. For 3D art make sure to take photos from different angles of your work.

ELIGIBILITY

Works must have been completed within the last three years and not previously exhibited at the Museum of Art and History or MOAH:CEDAR. This exhibition is open to artists working with all arts media, including photography, video, audio, painting, drawing, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, AR, VR, new media, fiber, wearable art, small installations, and clay. Artists of all ages are welcome to submit, although artists 17 and under must have their parent's permission. Please note the physical dimensions are limited to be generally 36" or less any given direction.

Applicants must reside within the 5th Supervisorial District of the County of Los Angeles OR within the following ZIP codes:

91321 91350 91351 91354 91355 91381 91383 91384 91387 91387 91390 93501 93505 93510 93516 93523 93524 93532 93534 93535 93536 93543 93544 93550 93551 93552 93553 93560 93561 93563 93591 93599 92371 92301 93203 93243