Offene Ausschreibung: „5 X 5“ – Kunstausstellung und Benefizveranstaltung von Arts Benicia

The 5 × 5 for Arts Benicia Exhibition & Fundraiser invites artists to contribute original small‑scale works (2‑D or 3‑D) that fit within a 5" × 5" (or 5" × 5" × 5" for sculpture) format. Up to three pieces may be submitted per artist. The exhibition runs from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 11:00 am–5:00 pm at Blackbird Gallery, 422 First Street, Benicia, CA. All artworks will be consigned or donated and sold for $50 each; artists receive a 50 % commission on sales, or may choose to donate 100 % of proceeds. No entry fee is required. Submissions close on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Shipped works must arrive by August 20, 2026; hand‑delivered works are accepted through August 23, 2026 during gallery hours. Eligibility is open to all artists, and all media are accepted provided they meet the size requirement. The call is administered by Arts Benicia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports community‑based visual arts programs.

Exhibition space at Blackbird Gallery, sales commission (50 % of $50 price), exposure to public audience, consignment opportunity.