Submission Deadline: In Full Bloom

Click Here to submit artwork. All submissions must be made through OnlineJuriedShows by the deadline. Late submissions, or submissions made through alternate means, will not be considered by the panel. Submission Deadline: January 20, 2027 at 11:59 pm PST On view March 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027 CAC Virtual Gallery The mission of this competition is to encourage artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlight their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art. Top award winners will be eligible for cash prizes. We ask artists to represent In Full Bloom via contemporary-traditional methods. Any genre of work will be eligible for consideration. Artwork submitting should be created in the last three years. Note: NFS works are now eligible for consideration. Review the updated competition guidelines Here. Awards First Place: $1000 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Honorable Mention: $100 Special Recognition Awards will also be additionally and exclusively available for Student Artist, Mentorship Program and Associate Artist Members. Recipients of the Special Recognition Awards will receive $50. The Judge for this installment of Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition is Dr. Micah Christensen, MFDA, PhD. Finalists artists will be announced on the CAC website in February 2027, and award winners will be announced on opening day, March 19.