Artist Application Form

Simpkins Family Swim Center / Live Oak Library Annex Application Form - 2026 Exhibitions

Open to community organizations, history groups, arts organizations and individual artists
Santa Cruz County artists, arts organizations, and history groups are invited to apply for an exhibition in the Simpkins Family Center/Live Oak Library Annex (979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz).

Eligibility/Guidelines
- Must be a resident of or group operating in Santa Cruz County
- Preference will be given to artists/exhibitors who feature Live Oak related imagery and content
- For indiviual artists: All submitted work samples must have been created in the last three years and be representative of the style and content that you plan to exhibit
- Exhibition must be appropriate to a public building - religious or political subjects, nudity, and violence are not acceptable
Display Information

Artwork/Exhibits will be displayed on the walls. Please note: The Swim Center/ Annex space allows for limited installation of 3-D artwork/artifacts with prior approval of Arts Coordinator; exhibitors must provide their own display case or other method of display and coordiate placement and installation with the Arts Coordinator.

Application Process

Entries will be accepted electronically only and must be received by Sunday, November 30, 2025 at midnight.

Screening

Applications will be reviewed and notifications of acceptance or non-acceptance will be emailed by December 18, 2025.
Artist Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization or Group Name (if applicable)*
E-mail:*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone:*
Website URL:
Instagram or Facebook handle:
Art Medium or Exhibition Items (e.g. maps, historical artifacts, photos)*
Tell us about the body of work (visual artist) or theme/content (history) of your proposed exhibition*
Artist or Organization Statement*
Exhibitions will be displayed for approximately four months. Please check the exhibition dates that work for your schedule. Exact exhibition install and de-install dates and times are TBD.

February-May 2026June-September 2026October 2025-January 2027
Artists, please attach five images of the body of work you plan to exhibit.

Organizations, attach five images that will give the panel a clear idea of your exhibition content/theme.

Images must be .PNG or .JPG format and at least 2MB, but no larger than 5MB.
Image #1:*

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Image #2:*

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Image #3:*

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Image #4:*

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Image #5:*

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Thank you for applying!
Notifications of acceptance will be emailed by December 18.
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Simpkins Family Swim Center / Live Oak Library Annex Application Form - 2026 Exhibitions