Art by Ellie Kim 11th grade
Climate Change: Mother Earth
What does Mother Earth mean to you? She sustains us, inspires us, and connects every living thing—yet she is also changing before our eyes. Artists are invited to explore our relationship with the natural world: its beauty and resilience, what we have already lost, what is at risk, and what we still have the power to protect, restore, and reimagine. Through your art, give Mother Earth a voice.
The Sun Gallery Curatorial Committee is pleased to announce a Call for Art for our September–November 2026 exhibition, Climate Change: Mother Earth.
This is the Sun Gallery’s 13th Annual Exhibition exploring climate change and the environment, this year focusing on our relationship with Mother Earth and what this place we call home means to each of us.
We invite artists to interpret this theme in their own unique way and, as always, look forward to the creative, thoughtful, and sometimes unexpected ways our artists respond.
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibition: Friday, September 25 – Friday, November 13, 2026
Early Submission Deadline for Postcard & Press Consideration:
Friday, September 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Artists wishing to have their work considered for inclusion in the exhibition postcard, publicity, and press materials should submit high-resolution images by this deadline.
Requested Art Submission Deadline:
Friday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m.
Art Drop-Off:
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Final Submission Deadline:
Friday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Submissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. We cannot guarantee space for artwork submitted near the final deadline.
Artists’ Reception:
Saturday, October 3, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Art Pick-Up:
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please confirm this date before publication.
ARTWORK & MEDIA
Artwork will be juried for entry digitally or by photograph at no cost to the artist.
We welcome work in a wide variety of media, including but not limited to:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Poetry
- Glasswork
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Assemblage
- Photography
- Digital art and collage
- Mixed-media and multimedia work
- Short films (approximately 5–10 minutes)
- Soundscapes
Artists will be notified on an ongoing basis if their work has been selected for the exhibition. Artists whose work is accepted will receive an exhibition contract and inventory form.
MEMBER ARTIST FEES & GALLERY HOSTING
Sun Gallery Members:
The first accepted piece is free, and a second piece may be entered for $10, as space allows. Additional artwork may be considered for $10 per piece depending upon available exhibition space.
For this exhibition, we have lowered our artist fees. In return, we ask participating artists to sign up for at least one 2½-hour Gallery Hosting shift on a Friday or Saturday.
We want this to be an enjoyable and interactive part of participating in the exhibition! Artists are welcome to bring their own artwork to work on during their shift, demonstrate their creative process, talk with visitors, or invite friends and family to visit the Gallery.
Non-Members:
Membership options and current fees are available through the Sun Gallery. Discounted membership levels are available for seniors, families, and students. If you do not wish to join as a member the fee is $65 for the exhibit with 1 piece displayed (and gallery hosting is waived)
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK
Please email your contact information along with JPEG images of the artwork you would like considered.
Please name image files using the following format:
firstinitial.lastname.title.jpg
Example:
d.diaz.motherearth.jpg
For artwork to be considered for press releases, postcards, and other promotional materials, please send high-resolution images (300 dpi preferred) whenever possible.
Email submissions to:
info@sungallery.org
Subject line:
Climate Change: Mother Earth
Submissions may also be mailed to:
Sun Gallery
1015 E Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Attn: Curators
COLLEGE & HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS
The Sun Gallery warmly welcomes submissions from college and high school students.
College Students:
Discounted student membership is $20 and includes the display of one accepted artwork at no additional charge. Additional accepted pieces are $10 each, as space allows.
High School Students:
Membership is not required, and the exhibition entry fee is waived. High school students may submit one artwork each, as exhibition space allows.
We encourage artists of all ages and backgrounds to join us in exploring our relationship with the planet we share.
What does Mother Earth mean to you? Show us through your art.