CALL FOR ARTISTS
New online submission platform: Art at City Hall (AACH) and the MACC
ArtworkArchive.com
To set up a new account follow the link for an upcoming show and follow the 5 easy steps to create a “Free Submit Account”.
First and last name
your email
Create a password using 12 characters, 1 number, and 1 letter
Click the acknowledgement box
Click sign up
Not a member? Become one today at RanchoCordovaArts.org!
WONDER & WHIMSY Exhibit
The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in April 2026 will be our 55th show. "Wonder and Whimsy" is a chance to see how our community's artists explore something mysterious and new, creating whimsical characters or fanciful scenery!
Online Submission will be on a new platform: Artwork Archive. Stay tuned for more instructions!
Online Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
Art Intake for artworks juried into the exhibit: April 24
Event Dates: April 27, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Award Info: Best of Show 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
8th Annual Members Show
The MACC
This exhibit is open to current members of the Rancho Cordova Arts Organization. If you would like to become a member, click join at the top of the page and for only $30 you can join. This exhibit showcases over 100 pieces of art from our members and takes place every June, along with our Micro Masterpieces fundraiser.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, May 13th by 11:59 pm.
Artists Notified Tuesday May 19th by 4pm.
Art Intake is Tuesday May 26th, 12-6 pm.
Art Reception is Friday June 12th, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Art Pickup is Monday June 29th, 12-6 pm.
Drop Off Micro Masterpiece to the MACC during open gallery hours.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MAY 16TH
Auction Site: 32auctions.com/mmrca26
Art of the Essence
Art at City Hall
The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in July 2026 will be our 56th show. "The Art of Essence" will allow you to look at something and just notice the overall shapes, colors, and lines of a simple object or scene and abstract the essence of that object. Think Picasso and cubism, taking an object or scene and simplifying it. Do your homework and get out of your comfort zone. Juror Kate Farrall.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 15th by 11:59 pm
Artists Notified Saturday July 18th by 4pm.
Art Intake is Friday July 24th, 3-6 pm.
Art Reception is Weds. July 29th, 5-7 pm.
Art Pickup is Friday October 23rd, 3-6 pm.
Winter Art Fest 2026
The MACC
Winter Art Fest (Formerly Holiday Popup Gallery) started 12 years ago. Eighteen to twenty-three artists fill the two floors of the MACC and display their artistic creations. This is your location to purchase those creative one-of-a-kind gifts for your gift list. Artists must be Rancho Cordova Arts current members and submit online 6-15 images of the types of things they plan on selling during winter fest. This is juried to get the best mix and variety of talented artists among our members.
Deadline to submit is Monday, August 31st, by 11:59 pm
Artists Notified Weds, September 2nd, by 4pm.
Artist Move in Day Tue/Weds. November 24-25, 9-6 pm.
Fall Fine Art Show 2026
Art at City Hall
The Art at City Hall exhibit in October 2025 will be our 53rd show. The "Fall Fine Art Show" is the time to bring out your best of the best. This open themed show is our largest of the year and remember if it has shown at city hall before it is not eligible. Please read the full prospectus.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, Oct 14th by 11:59 pm
Artists Notified Saturday Oct. 17th by 4pm.
Art Intake is Friday Oct. 23rd, 3-6 pm.
Art Reception is Thurs. Oct 29th, 5-7 pm.
Art Pickup is Friday January 22, 2027, 3-6 pm.
CITY HALL SHOWS
Interested in showing your art at City Hall?
Requirement: You must be a Rancho Cordova Arts member or live, work, or attend school in Rancho Cordova.
Rancho Cordova Arts members can also assist with intaking, curating and hanging art, and selecting themes for the City Hall shows each year.
Cordova Community Council (CCC) sponsors the City Hall art shows. To submit art to City Hall shows click the link below to go to the CCC website. You can also sign up to receive email notifications for future art activities and Calls for Artists.
For More Information Contact:
Cheryl@cordovacouncil.org
