35% commission
550=357.50
525=341.25
495=321.75
475=308.75
450=292.5
Show receiving and pick up dates
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September and October
20% commission
450=360
425=340
400=320
395=316
375=300
350=280
325=260
275=220
250=200
200-160
100=80
Feb 13 Acceptances
Feb 26 Receiving 2 pm
March to October
aRt Cottage
Arts Benicia at the City Hall
June 15 - September 21
40% commission
Arts Benicia Fundraiser
Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Blackbird Gallery, 422 First Street, Benicia
Size: All artwork must fit within a 5" x 5" x 5" space
Deadline to Submit: August 18, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time)
$475
1. Submit your images using EntryThingy: July 10 – August 20
a. Call gallery to make drop off/pick up appointment: July 10 – August 30
b. Submission Deadline: Thursday, August 20, 11 PM
c. Notification (via email) of selecions Saturday, August 29
2. Artwork drop off/pickup appointments. September 15 - 19
3. Artwork Installation – we need our volunteers! September 21 - 24 4. Fall Collection opens Saturday, September 26
CWA International - commission 30% $475
September 1, 2026, 5:00 pm PDT Entry deadline
October 1, 2026 Acceptance notification
November 17-20, 2027 Receive shipped and hand-delivered paintings
November 21, 2026 Awards selection
January 16, 2027 Exhibition opens
January 16, 2027, 4:00-6:00 pm PDT Artist Reception and Awards CeremonyFebruary 16, 2027 Exhibition closesFebruary 17, 2027, 1:00-4:00 pm PDT Pick up of hand-delivered paintings
