2025 Wild & Scenic Art Exhibition
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, in collaboration with Nevada County Arts Council, invites artists to submit their artwork for possible inclusion at the 23rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, February 13-23, 2025.
Wild & Scenic uses environmental and adventure films to inspire activism, and we are seeking art submissions that do the same. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces that address a broad interpretation of the theme of “environment.” The featured artwork enhances the immersive nature of the festival experience.
“Wild & Scenic is grateful to be able to continue to bring the impressive selection of artwork we curate for this Art Exhibition to our community and visiting festival attendees. Each year I am impressed by the quality of artwork submissions we receive and am looking forward to another great exhibition in 2025” says Festival Director Eric Dunn.
Exhibition Information
Juried art will be showcased at the Granucci Gallery, located at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley throughout February 2025. Western Nevada County is home to more than 100 arts-related organizations producing upwards of a thousand events a year, scores of annual festivals, street fairs, art walks, studio tours, and a generous base of artists and makers. All this and much more is happening in the Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District, designated by the California Arts Council as one of 14 cultural districts for our thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within California.
We are thrilled to provide artists passionate about the environment an opportunity to showcase their best and share a meaningful message conveyed through their unique artistic visions.
Submission & Award Information
Categories
Submissions are accepted in three categories: 3-Dimensional, 2-Dimensional, and Photography.
Artists can submit up to 3 pieces per entry in a single category. Artwork that is available for sale is preferred, as it helps WSFF continue to put this event on.
Details about the three categories:
2-D: Paintings, prints, collages, mixed media, and panels with 1.5 inches or less of depth variation
3-D: Sculpture and pieces with depth variations greater than 1.5 inches
Photography: All photography, including digital and film, color, black and white
Theme
While all artwork will be considered, we are especially interested in pieces that interpret our theme this year, Wild at Heart. The theme speaks to the power of wild places to spark inspiration, compassion, and understanding of the world around us.
Awards
Selected artists will exhibit their work in person at the 23rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in front of thousands of environmental filmmakers, celebrities, social activists, and attendees. Selected artists will be eligible for the following awards:
- Top submission in each category; 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional, and Photography
- Best of Theme: “Wild at Heart”
- Judges’ Awards
The Jury will look for work that stands out within the greater themes of the festival, which is a fundraising driver of the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), a non-profit organization whose mission is to unite the community to protect and restore the Yuba River watershed. Award-winners will be recognized and presented with certificates at the virtual Artists Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.
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2025 Art Venue
Granucci Gallery at the Grass Valley Center for the Arts (314 W Main St), during fest Thu-Sun 2-8 pm*
The artwork will be on display for the general public starting on February 13th at the Granucci Gallery (314 W Main St, Grass Valley), and will run until the end of that month.
20% of art sales go to SYRCL to help fund our many projects year-round.
*Regular hours: Tue-Fri 12-4 pm
2025 Art Reception & Awards Ceremony
On February 13th, please join us to kick off the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and the Art Exhibition with a Reception and Awards Ceremony from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Granucci Gallery at the Grass Valley Center for the Arts (314 W Main St.).
The event is FREE and open to the public. Stay tuned for more info.
2025 Judges
TBD
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Submission Deadlines & Important Dates:
September 30 – Early Bird Deadline, $25
October 28th – Regular Deadline, $35
November 30th – Final Deadline, $45
December 23 – Notification Date
February 13 – Art Exhibition/Film Festival begins
If you have any questions about submitting your art, please reach out to info@wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
