Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2026

The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 14th year, is open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 36” wide, and three-dimensional work must not exceed 75 lb. Applicants may submit between 1-3 images of work for review, with an artist statement and resume, at www.callforentry.org, and pay $35 for Pence Members ($40 for non-Pence Members) by May 12th, 9 PM PST. Prizes of $200-400 will be awarded by the juror during the reception.

This year’s juror is Gioia Fonda, an interdisciplinary artist working primarily in two-dimensional media (painting, drawing, sewing, and photography) with occasional forays in sculpture, social practice and public art. Regardless of media, she tends to work in a colorful and non objective manner, but just under the surface, her work is often imbued with storytelling and narrative. She has a bi-coastal art education, having earned a BFA at the California College of the Arts and an MFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Gioia is a dedicated member of the Sacramento art community contributing as an artist, curator, jurist, and collaborator. She is also a tenured professor of art at Sacramento City College where she teaches painting, drawing, and design. Her work has been exhibited widely throughout Northern California and is held in many collections, both private and institutional.

May 12: Applications due online by 9 PM PST at www.callforentry.org
June 1: Notification of juried results by email
July 10 – August 16, 2026: Exhibition dates, 11:30 AM – 5 PM (closed Mondays)
July 10: Reception from 6-9 PM (Awards at 8 PM)

View the full Slice artist call and more details at www.callforentry.org. Questions? Email Natalie Nelson at penceartdirector@gmail.com.

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212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616
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