2nd Call for Sun Sun Gallery and Makerspace 12th Annual Climate Change Exhibit: Our Shared Humanity ~Love Thy Neighbor
Dates of Exhibition: August 29 – October 17, 2025 (including later start date)
The Sun Gallery is launching its 12th Annual Exhibit on climate change and the environment, with a primary focus on our neighbors and the communities surrounding us.
Enter your submission today for the 12th Annual Climate Change Show, during our 60th Anniversary, at the Sun Gallery!
ADDITIONAL DROP OFF DATES FOR ART: Friday August 15 & Saturday, August 16 from 11 am – 12 pm.
An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, August 30, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
PICK UP DATES FOR ART: Saturday, October 18, from 11 am – 12 pm, and Sunday, October 19, from 11 am – 2 pm.
The deadline for consideration of your work for the press release is Thursday August 14th at 9 am . The final deadline for consideration of your work in the show is 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15.
Additional information and requirements:
Artwork can be any medium, including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, glasswork, ceramics, drawing, and assemblage. The submission of multimedia pieces is also encouraged, including photography, digital collage, short films (5-10 min.), and soundscapes.
Artists will be notified on an ongoing basis if their art has been selected for this show. If your work is chosen to be part of the show, you will be sent a contract and an inventory list:
· If you are a Sun Gallery member, the show fee will be reduced for this special environmental show to $45 (for up to 3 pieces). Additional work can be submitted for a fee of $10 per piece, as space allows
· The fee for non-members is $65 and includes all of the above (3 pieces), and membership for the rest of the Calendar year 2025. Additional work can be submitted for a fee of $10 per piece, as space allows
New members may also opt to join for the regular member price and have only one piece displayed for free (only for this show)
Artwork will be juried for entry digitally or by photo at no cost to the artist. We are calling for submissions of art for this exhibit, and as always, look forward to the creative ways our members choose to address the theme of the show.
Submission of works:
Please email your contact information, along with JPEG images of your submissions, to
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For press releases and postcards, we require 300dpi images. If you have digital pictures at this resolution or larger, please send them.
College entries:
The Sun Gallery welcomes entries from College students. College Student Memberships are available at a discounted rate of $20 and include one piece displayed for free. ($10 extra for each piece over 1)
Exciting News! After this exhibit, there will be an Encore Show at the beautiful John O’Lague Galleria inside Hayward City Hall, at no charge to the participating artists! Details to come!
Thank you to the Hayward Arts Council and the City of Hayward for this important opportunity to continue this important conversation about climate change.
Sun Gallery
1015 E St.
Hayward, Ca.
94541
www.SunGallery.org
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🖼 Work Below 🎨
"Great Lobster" by artist Jon Kerpel
Black & White Carved Sculpture by artist Peter Langenbach
"The Last Elephant" by artist Larry Van Deusen
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