Call for Artists – Art in the Gardens

Applications accepted beginning January 22

Deadline: Monday, March 24, 2025
$30 Application fee  |  60 artists max

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens invites artists to submit an application to exhibit their original work at the 32nd annual Art in the Gardens, a juried art show and summer festival. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

This event is a major fundraiser for the Gardens and attracts as many as 2,500 guests each year. Artist booths will be located on our Event Lawn just a short walk from the Ocean Bluffs. Don’t miss this ideal opportunity to meet new clientele! To be considered in the jury process, please complete the 2025 Artist Application by Monday, March 24, 2025.

THE DETAILS

• There is a non-refundable application fee of $30 (no booth fee).
• A jury will select 60 participating artists and notify all applicants in April 2025.
• All artists must commit to setting up and participating in both days of the event.
• Participating artist will be required to turn in a 25% commission to the Gardens at the end of the event (5:00PM; 8/3/25).
• The Event Lawn has WiFi and limited cellular service. Artists must be prepared to handle sales offline as a backup. The Gardens cannot handle transactions for artists.

Please help us in our call for artists by asking your creative community to apply!

CALL FOR MUSICIANS & FOOD VENDORS

If you are interested in participating in Art in the Gardens as a musician or food vendor please contact Shaly Borgen at events@gardenbythesea.org.