IMPORTANT DATES

Drop-off/Take-in: Friday September 11th, or Saturday September 12th, 10AM-2PM

Public Reception: Sunday September 20th,  2PM-4PM

Pick-up/Take-out: Friday October 23rd or Saturday October 24th, 10AM-2PM

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NUMBER OF ENTRIES 

3 entries per Artist (members only)
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Maximum of 3 entries per Artist (non-members)

ENTRY FEE

$15 for first piece, $10 for second piece, $5 for third piece (members only)
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$20 for first piece, $15 for second piece, $5 for third piece (non-members)
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$5 each entry (students only)

SALES 

The Arts Colony's commission is 20%. Once a piece is accepted into this exhibit, sale of that piece is subject to TAC’s commission until the end of the exhibit.

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DELIVERY OF ART

Accepted artwork must be hand delivered to TAC on Friday September 11th or Saturday September 12th  between 10 am and 2 pm.

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*Artwork may be accepted prior to the open take-in times by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, please call Tony Podue at 714-876-5559.  Entry fees for artwork submitted prior to the open take-in times must be pre-paid using our on-line payment system and a printed receipt must be turned in, along with the show entry form, at the time the artwork is submitted.

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ART CONDITION/RULES

Artwork must adhere to the size requirements, be clean, framed, wired and ready to hang or place on a base. Paint & any other materials must be dry. Label each piece on the back of the piece.  Labels can be found on the entry form.  Please see our Show Guidelines for more information regarding the artwork specifications, as well as some helpful video tutorials on framing and wiring your piece. Artwork created or with the assistance of AI may not be entered into show.  

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AWARDS

Cash awards will be given for artist entries only as follows: $150 for Best in Show, $100 First Place (Overall), $75 Second Place (Overall), $50 Third Place (Overall), $100 for Best in Theme (Overall), $25 for First Place in each qualifying category.  Non-monetary award ribbons will be given for 2nd, and 3rd, for all qualifying categories and theme.  Special Awards and Honorable Mention Ribbons may also be awarded based on merit.

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Juror Jason Li

IJason Li is an award-winning watercolor artist based in Southern California. Known for his distinctive style and diverse range of subjects, his work has garnered widespread recognition within the art community and among collectors. His paintings have also reached millions of people through various consumer products. Jason earned his Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts in China in 1989. He relocated to California in 1992 and went on to complete his Master’s degree at California State University, Fullerton, in 1997. Upon graduating, Jason embarked on a lifelong pursuit of refining his artistic skills. Over the years, he has worked as a lead illustrator, art director, design company founder, and professional artist. Despite his success in the trend-driven giftware industry, Jason has always yearned for the freedom to create art that allows for spontaneous expression and deep personal exploration.

A classically trained portrait artist, Jason's portraiture is characterized by unmatched precision and a wistful, dreamlike quality. Jason is known for his masterful landscape painting. The founder of the Hilbert Museum Mr. Mark Hilbert described his award winning painting Bird Island as "the best watercolor painting I have never seen anywhere…" He is falling in love with the stunning California coastlines, sunny deserts, and awe-inspiring forests. Through his art, he delves into personal beliefs and emotional connections, capturing the magic of light, the fluidity of movement, and the richness of nature with refined details. His work not only creates dramatic visual impacts but also reflects his extraordinary technical skill and deep appreciation for beauty.

Jason is a Signature Member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and artist member of the California Art Club. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States and China, and is collected by art collectors and institutions worldwide. In addition to his gallery work, workshops, Jason has received commissions to create large-format watercolor for hospitals murals and main reception areas. His work has been featured in prominent art publications such as American Art Collector Magazine and Plein Air Magazine. He has also been invited to participate in high-profile Plein Air events, including the Laguna Plein Air Invitational and the Borrego Art Institute Plein Air Invitational. For Jason, the creative process is a source of immense joy, constantly driving him to evolve. He embraces challenges and steps outside his comfort zone, infusing his art with freshness and unexpected surprises.

Recent Projects and Awards:
● 2nd Place, "Best of Plein Air" Award, LPAPA's 22nd Annual "Best of Plein Air," 2026
● People’s Choice Award, 20th Annual Borrego Art Institute Plein Air Invitational, 2026
● Best in Show Award, 27th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational, 2025
● Southwest Art Quick Draw Award, 27th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational, 2025
● Commissioned to create a 4' x 12' watercolor painting for the main reception area at UC Irvine, 2024.
● Commissioned to create a 30-foot-long watercolor mural for a 100-foot-log corridor at Scripps Hospital in San Diego, 2023.
● 1st Place, LPAPA 9th Annual "Waterworks," 2025
● People’s Choice Award, 19th Annual Borrego Art Institute Plein Air Invitational, 2025
● 3rd Place, 19th Annual Borrego Art Institute Plein Air Invitational, 2025
● 1st Place, "Best of Plein Air" Award, LPAPA's 21th Annual "Best of Plein Air," 2025
● Laguna Art Museum Award, 26th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational, 2024
● Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation Award, 26th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational, 2024
● Featured in American Art Collector Magazine, June 2024 issue
● Featured in Plein Air Magazine, June–July 2023 issue
● Directors' Choice Award, 25th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational, 2023
● 1st Place, "Best of Plein Air" Award, LPAPA's 20th Annual "Best of Plein Air," 2024
● 1st Place, LPAPA 8th Annual "Waterworks," 2024
● 1st Place, 6th Annual LPAPA Squared, 2024
● 1st Place & Director’s Choice Award, San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, SoCal PAPA, 2024
● 1st Place, 2024 heART of Orange County All Media Competition, California
● 1st Place, 2023 heART of Orange County All Media Competition, California
● Judge, Old Town Tustin Art Walk Plein Air Contest, California, 2023
● 1st Place, LPAPA–Art & Nature Art Show, 2020
● Southern California Art Association Award, 51st Watercolor West International Exhibition, 2019
● Selected for the 13th Chinese National Art Exhibition, 2019 (one of the most prestigious fine art exhibitions in China, held every five years)
● 1st Place & People’s Choice Award, Old Town Tustin Art Walk Plein Air Contest, 2019​

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​RECEPTION 

We will have a reception for this show will be on Sunday, October 20th from 2pm to 4pm at the Art House Gallery.  Awards will be announced at the reception.

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PICK UP OF ARTWORK

All artwork MUST be picked up on Friday October 23rd or Saturday October 24th  between 10:00am and 2:00pm at the Art House Gallery.  Note: All work must be picked up within two weeks of show close or it becomes the property of TAC.  Please make arrangements accordingly. No work may be withdrawn before the close of the show without permission from the show chair.

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The Arts Colony is located at 3120 Taylor Ave, Corona 92882, one block W. of Main St. in Corona. Entries will be accepted in the Art House Gallery, the second house on the right as you enter Corona Heritage Park.

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Click the link shown for the show entry form.  All artists are welcome. You do not have to be a member of TAC :) 

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Questions: Tony Podue | 714-876-5559