Finely Crafted

Join the Sebastopol Center for the Arts celebration of the Handwork 2026 American Year of Craft. Our exhibition, Finely Crafted, invites artists working in Ceramics, Glass, Wood or Metal to submit their best work. The focus of this show will be on objects exemplifying true craft: Works that are original, uniquely expressive, created with skilled hands, inspired by the material itself, all the while celebrating traditional origins. 

Finely Crafted

An Exhibition at Sebastopol Center for the Arts 

Exhibition Dates: Saturday October 24th thru Sunday November 29th 2026

Join the Sebastopol Center for the Arts celebration of the Handwork 2026 American Year of Craft. Our exhibition, Finely Crafted, invites artists working in Ceramics, Glass, Wood or Metal to submit their best work. The focus of this show will be on objects exemplifying true craft: Works that are original, uniquely expressive, created with skilled hands, inspired by the material itself, all the while celebrating traditional origins. 

Call For Entry:

Call Opens: June 1st. 2026  

Call Closes: August 27th. 2026 10:59PM PST 

Jurying dates: August 28th - September 8th, 2026 

Notifications to artists: September 11th, 5pm 2026

Deadline for Mailed Artwork to arrive at SCA: Friday October 16th

In Person Drop Off: Sunday, October 18th 2:00-4:00, Tuesday, October 20th 10:00-3:00 p.m. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 24th, 2-4 PM

SebArts Mission statement:

Sebastopol Center for the Arts is committed to cultivating creativity and inspiring appreciation for the transformative power of art. We produce, promote and present artists - local, national, international – through curated gallery exhibits, artists open studio events, arts lectures, poetry readings, concerts, adult and youth education, a state of the art ceramics studio and an acclaimed documentary film festival. We are dedicated to honoring diversity, encouraging creative excellence, and providing a welcoming gathering place for the community to:  Experience Art, Make Art, Share Art and Celebrate Creative Thought.

Questions? Damian Estrella at destrella@sebarts.org or 707-829-4797 x 1003

Entry-Fees:

$35 per application (with 2 detailed images)

$10 for a second application (with 2 detailed images)

$10 for a third application (with 2 detailed images)

Dimensions and weight:

• Work must be able to fit through a 7’ by 7’ gallery door and fit on our 10 foot high wall.
• Our experienced installation team can install your piece by any method with your clearly written instructions. Max capacity of free standing artwork is 300lbs and 50lbs of any wall hung works. Artwork outside these limitations will be assessed and reviewed case by case. Artists are responsible for getting artwork to the SebArts gallery and some assistance from the artists may be needed depending on weight capacity.
• Wall mounted work must include fixtures for safe hanging and hanging instructions as needed.

Eligibility: 

• Open to artists worldwide.
• Maximum of 3 pieces of artwork per artist (2 detailed images per piece is allowed, $5 per additional image)
• All work must not have been previously shown in the SebArts Gallery.
• Please Note: SebArts goal is to promote currently working artists, so we ask that you only submit work produced in the last 5 years.

Entry Fees: 

        $35 per application (with 2 detailed images)

        $10 for a second application (with 2 detailed images)

        $10 for a third application (with 2 detailed images)

Entry Requirements:

• Submissions must be entered online only
• Please ensure that all images are 5MB or less in size and are in JPEG format.
• Please submit a high quality image that best represents your work. Work that differs from the submission image may not be included in the exhibition.

1st Place Prize: $1,500

2nd Place Prize: $750

Medium Specific Awards

Ceramics Award, Robert Brent, Founder, Brent Wheels & Equipment, since 1969: $250

Glass Award, Katherine Gray, Professor of Art and the Chair of the Department of Art and Design at California State University, San Bernardino: $250

Wood Award, David J Marks, designer/craftsman.  He is recognized internationally as a master craftsman of fine furniture, turner, sculptor, and host of the television show “WoodWorks”: $250

Metal Award, Ned Kahn, artist and sculptor with over 160 major public artworks worldwide during the last 40 years: $250

Four Coordinator Awards

Commission 

Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of the work sold, SebArts will receive the remaining 40%. This greatly helps SebArts continue to put on exhibitions and display these wonderful works for our community. SebArts main focus is to uplift artists, 

Shipping Specifications: 

• All work must have the artist’s name/contact information attached to their piece
• Ship to ATTN: VISUAL ARTS TEAM SebArts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
• Shipped work must arrive by Friday, October 16th, 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 for the return of work: Include installation and re-packing instructions as necessary.
• So that we may return your unsold art, each shipped entry MUST include a prepaid return label and form (UPS or FedEx).
• Unsold work, with valid return shipping forms will be shipped within 15 days of the last day of the show.
• PLEASE unpack and inspect your returned artwork immediately and communicate any concerns with SebArts within 14 days of receipt.
• SebArts is not responsible for damage to art after 15 days.

Hand Delivered Art must be dropped off:

Sunday, October 18th 2:00-4:00
Tuesday, October 20th 10:00-3:00 p.m.

Must have artist name and contact information on the back of the work.

Selected work must be on view for the duration of the exhibit. Work may not be withdrawn prior to close of the exhibition. 

Work must be picked up:

Monday - November 30, 2026 10-3PM 

Please Read the Fine Print:

Selected artists agree to allow their work to be photographed for media use, for educational and publicity purposes. 

Artists receive 60% of the sales price of work that is sold. 

Indicate clearly on form if not for sale NFS. 

Shipped or hand delivered artwork left 30 days after the closing of the exhibition will be considered SebArts property  

Notifications: 

Artists will be notified by email of acceptance by September 11th, 2026 

SebArts reserves the right to make minor amendments to the juried choices to balance the needs of the exhibitions in our gallery.

Questions? Email Damian Estrella at destrella@sebarts.org or 707-829-4797 x 1003