Calling for works of art featuring feline friends -- from house cats to panthers! This is also our holiday show, so entries must be priced at $300 or under, and artists must be of residence in California.​

Multiple entries are welcome, though a maximum of 5 pieces will be accepted.​

Traditional: We welcome all traditional art mediums (paintings, sculptures, textile/fiber art, collage, etc)

Digital: Digital painting and 3D sculpt prints must be unique one-offs (no reproduction). Honor system rules, if you read and understood this please add "1/1" under medium in your submission (ie "giclee print on canvas 1/1").

​Print runs: We accept print runs (reproductions) for our merchandise section, but these will not be part of the gallery showcase. Priority given to local artists within SF Bay Area. Please write in the note that you are submitting for merchandise.​

Photography: Feel free to submit, but please know our focus and direction is in painting and sculpture.

​AI generative art: All accepted submissions will be Synth ID checked, and portfolio-reviewed. So don't even try.

 be no larger than 24"x36"(hanging art)​

have a base no larger than 14"x14" (pedestal art)​

be ready to display. Hanging art must have hanging-hardware such as wire, sawtooth, cleat, keyhole, etc.​

be for sale.

Artist must be 18 years of age or older, residing in California

Artist is responsible for shipping and return.

Commission is 40% to gallery, 60% to Artist

If shipping framed artwork, artist must use plexi instead of glass, or other breakable materials.

Gallery is not responsible for damage occurred during shipping.
 

The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm October 31, 2026

Acceptance and rejection notifications will be sent out by November 3, 2026​

Accepted artwork needs to be delivered to Helvella by November 14, 2026