Juried by Michael Schwager, Professor of Art History and Museum Studies, and Director of the University Art Gallery at Sonoma State University.

Juror Awards:

Two artists receive $250 plus an exhibition in 2013; two artists receive $250.

Open to all California artists. All fine arts visual media. No theme; unlimited number of entries.

Entries must received by 5 pm, Tuesday, February 14, or postmarked by February 14.

For prospectus: www.sanchezartcenter.org/Opportunities.htm

ABOUT THE JUROR

Michael Schwager is Professor of Art History

and Museum Studies, and Director of the

University Art Gallery at Sonoma State

University. He holds a BFA from the California

College of Arts and Crafts and an MA in

Museum Studies from JFK University. Prior to

Sonoma State, Michael held positions at the San

Francisco Art Institute, the Richmond Art Center,

and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

While he has worked with artists from across the

United States and beyond, his primary focus has

been on contemporary Bay Area art, about

which he has organized numerous exhibitions.

ABOUT SANCHEZ ART CENTER

The mission of Sanchez Art Center is to

create community through art.

Sanchez Art Center was established in 1996 when artists and

community members converted an old school into a multi-use arts complex

that now includes 3 galleries, 18 art studios, an arts classroom,

a ceramics lab, and the Mildred Owen Concert Hall.

The Art Center offers exhibitions by established and emerging California artists.

The Art Center and outreach programs make art accessible to people

of all ages and backgrounds through itsexhibitions, public lectures,

art classes and workshops, family art nights,ceramic lab availability, and

summer art campsfor kids. The Art Center also provides

affordable studio space to 30 local artists.

For more information please call: 650.355.1894

Emai:info@sanchezartcenter.org

Website: www.sanchezartcenter.org

Visit: 1220-B Linda Mar Blvd.

Pacifica, CA  94044

Gallery hours:

Fri.-Sun. 1- 5 PM (except opening Fridays & between shows)

Office hours:Tues.-Thurs. 1-5 PM