Del Mar College invites contemporary artists nationwide to submit original 2D and 3D artwork for the 60th Annual CAIN National, formerly the Annual Drawing and Small Sculpture Show. 

Artists may submit two to eight pieces, all eligible for purchase. Juried by nationally acclaimed Tabitha Whitley, the exhibit will award three purchase prizes totaling $7,500. Selected works will join the prestigious DMC campus collection. The exhibition is open to the public. Full-time DMC art faculty are not eligible.

Entry procedure for online only: Submissions accepted exclusively via Callforentry.org at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15435 by Nov 30. Late entries will not be accepted. 

Fee: $20 for two entries (one image per artwork). Additional entries are $5 each. Fees are non-refundable.

2D artwork: All original works in drawing, painting (acrylic/oil), printmaking, watercolor, and photography considered. Artwork must not exceed 72 inches in any direction and must be professionally presented and ready to hang. 

3D artwork: Sculptures of any media accepted, with small limits of 50 pounds max and no larger than 60 inches in any direction. Ceiling-suspended installations are not accepted. Pedestals are generally provided; contact art@delmar.edu if a pedestal larger than 25”x25” is needed.

Sale of work: Artwork need not be for sale. Cain Gallery will facilitate prices lists and buyer contact but will not be involved in sales. 

Show schedules:

Nov. 30 – entry deadline

Jan. 8 – notification via email

Jan. 25 – accepted work due at DMC

Feb. 12 – juror slide lecture

Feb. 13 – opening reception, 6-8 p.m.

April 17 – exhibition closes

April 18 – May 18 – Artwork return

This event is sponsored by DMC art faculty member Neiland Sammons II. For more information visit delmar.edu/gallery or call 361-698-1216 or email art@delmar.edu.