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Exhibitions

Connected - Call for Entry

Start
12 Nov 2025

10:00 AM

End
10 Dec 2025

11:59 PM

Location
(See prospectus)

Connected

MK Contemporary Art Gallery

Overview:
The Connected exhibition brings together artists from diverse backgrounds to explore the theme of connection through the medium of sculpture. This exhibition delves into the multi-faceted nature of connections whether they be physical, mechanical, emotional, digital, or environmental, emphasizing the invisible bonds that hold our world together. In a time when technology simultaneously bridges and divides, and nature’s interconnections are increasingly disrupted, this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on what it truly means to be connected in the 21st century.

Theme:
Connected asks artists to examine the intricate relationships between people, places, and things. The sculptures will explore ideas of interdependence, community, technology, nature, and the self in relation to others. Whether portraying the connection between the human body and the environment, the ties between tradition and modernity, or the ways in which technology shapes human interaction, the artworks will speak to the various ways in which connection manifests in our lives.

Exhibition Objectives:

To Reflect on Human Interaction: Encourage dialogue about the significance of personal relationships and human connectivity in a rapidly changing world.

To Explore Environmental and Technological Interdependence: Showcase art that questions humanity's connection to the environment and the role of technology in our lives.

To Foster a Sense of Global and Local Community: Bring together diverse artistic voices, connecting artists and audiences across different cultural, social, and geographical backgrounds.

To Engage Audiences Through Interactive Art: Offer sculptures that invite participation, further enhancing the experience of connection.

Curatorial Vision:
The curatorial approach will focus on a balanced display of abstract and figurative works, encouraging a wide range of interpretations. Artists are encouraged to utilize the full spectrum of materials and techniques that sculpture as a medium encompasses. From traditional methods like stone, wood, and metal carving or casting to contemporary practices using recycled materials, 3D printing, digital elements, light, and sound, the exhibition can showcase the broad range of approaches that sculpture can embody.

Sculptors may address the theme with art made by using physically connected materials, such as by welding, sewing, assemblage, using fasteners, etc. or by visually expressing the idea of connection.

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Exhibition Dates: January 17th, 2026 - February 22, 2026

Entry Deadline: Dec 10, 2025 by 11:59pm

Drop off: Sunday, January 11th, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 (time TBD)

First Friday Reception: February 6th, 2026 6-8pm

Valentine’s Day Party: Saturday, February 14, 2026 (time TBD)

Pick up unsold art: Sunday March 1, 2025

Venue: MK Contemporary Art Gallery 703 Front St., Santa Cruz CA

Application Requirements:

There is no entry fee to apply. Maximum of three submissions per artist.

Artists are invited to submit sculptures that explore the theme of connection. Submissions should include a concept description, material list, dimensions, and installation requirements. Works can include traditional sculptures, mixed-media pieces, kinetic works, or digital/virtual installations that engage with the theme in innovative ways.

All art must be 3 dimensional. Wall mounted art may be attached to the concrete walls but repairs to the wall are expected and at the expense of the artist.

Work must be original to the submitting artist, ready to display, and must meet the size specifications. Art must fit through the door which measures 82" high and 72" wide.

Accepted artwork must be the actual artwork as seen in the submitted images, no substitutions.

Artists are welcome to provide a statement, although it is not a requirement.

MK Contemporary Art Gallery will retain a 40% commission of sold artwork. The Artist's 60% commission will be paid out at the close of the show. (Specific details on payout timeline to be discussed/contracted between artist and MK Gallery.)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all sculptors who can hand-deliver to and pick up art from MK Contemporary Art Gallery, 703 Front St., Santa Cruz CA.

Rules and Terms to Apply:

By submitting to this exhibition you give to Pacific Rim Sculptors (“PRS”) non-exclusive permission to display and reproduce (“Use”) images of your art work, as submitted herein or taken by photographers on behalf of PRS (collectively, “Your Images”), as follows:

Include Your Images in a catalog for this exhibition, both printed and digital

Use Your Images in exhibition proposals submitted to galleries, museums and other venues for future shows

Use Your Images in marketing and promotional materials, including but not limited to social media, email newsletters, and printed flyers

You agree that PRS, and others who are working with PRS, may resize, crop, or otherwise adjust Your Images as necessary for these purposes. You understand that you will not receive monetary compensation for granting this permission, and that PRS will use its best efforts to ensure that Your Images will be credited to you, the artist, whenever possible; however, a missing credit will not be considered a breach of this agreement. You retain all copyrights to your artwork. (If you are not the copyright owner of your artwork, please contact us.)

You hereby release and discharge PRS, its successors, assigns, licensees, publishers, sponsors, representatives and agents from any claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of Uses granted herein, including without limitation any claim of alleged defamation or alleged violation of rights to privacy or publicity. This release includes without limitation any alleged liability related to any alteration of Your Images or Use of Your Images with text or other images. You waive any right you might have to review the form of Use for Your Images, including any text to accompany images. You are of full age and competent to sign this release.

This agreement shall be binding upon your heirs, successors, representatives and assigns; constitutes the entire understanding between yourself and PRS with respect to the subject matter herein; may not be modified except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties; and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California.

Artists accepted into the show must sign and return a Consignment Agreement (pdf copy provided with the acceptance email). By submitting your work to Connected, you provide Pacific Rim Sculptors and the MK Contemporary Art Gallery all rights to use images of accepted work for promotional purposes, in print and on-line on the Gallery website, on-line exhibition listings and social media. Artists retain the copyright to their work/images.

The PRS and gallery will not be responsible for email failures.

Please contact us at exhibitions@pacificrimsculptors.org with any questions regarding Connected.

Show details

Earlier Exhibitions

2019 30th Annual Bioneers Conference, with sculpture by Pacific Rim Sculptors, at Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds, October 18-20, 2019. Organized by Peter Keresztury (see Bioneers website: www.bioneers.org)

2019 Matter of Form at SHOH Gallery, Berkeley, CA, Juror Christine Koppes. (Information & images here)

2018 Sculpture Now at Peninsula Museum of Art, Burlingame, CA. Juror Brigitte Micmacker. (Information & images here; PMA Blog)

2018 Ingenuity at Marin Society of Artists, Marin, CA. Juror Michael Ruiz. (Information here; article here; video here & here); Facebook here)

2018 Forms & Sequences at Siskiyou Arts Museum, Dunsmuir, CA. Juror Phil Linhares. (Information here; Facebook photos here)

2018 An Exhibition of Indoor & Outdoor Sculpture at Real Goods, Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA. (Information here)

2018 Room for Thought at SPACE 151, San Francisco, CA. Juror Jack Fischer. Fischer. (Information & images from opening reception here)

2018 - The International Sculpture Center Digital Exhibition at Zona Maco Mexico, with Pacific Rim Sculptors, Chicago Sculpture International, & the Texas Sculpture Group, February.

2017 - The International Sculpture Center Digital Exhibition at EXPO Chicago, with Pacific Rim Sculptors, Chicago Sculpture International, & the Texas Sculpture Group, September.

2017 - The International Sculpture Center Digital Exhibition at Miami Art Week, with Pacific Rim Sculptors, Chicago Sculpture International, & the Texas Sculpture Group, December.

2017 - A Sculpture Exhibition, in participation with International Sculpture Day, at Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA, April 4-30. Juror: Jeff Owen; Curator: Peter Keresztury.

2016 - International Sculpture Day Exhibition, at Art Object Gallery, San Jose, CA, April 3 – 28.

2015/2016 - DISRUPTION, at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, Oct. 25, 2015 - March 27; A juried national show of works by International Sculpture Center chapters. Juror: Kenneth Baker.

2015 - Magic Carpet Ride, Pacific Rim Sculptors & The Greek Sculptors Group of Athens at Ekfrasi - Yianna Grammatopoulou Gallery, Athens, Greece, Sept. 22 – Oct. 24. Juror: Peter Selz.

2015 - SCULPTURE! Part I at Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, June 14 - July 11. Juror: John Toki.

2014 - In 3-D: Selected Art by Pacific Rim Sculptors, Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA, Oct. 3 – 25. Juror: Donna Napper of San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.

2014 - SCULPTURE! Part II, at Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, July 22 – Aug. 22. Juror: John Toki.

2014 - Beyond Gaga, Works Gallery, San Jose, CA, Feb. 1 – March 9.

2013 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Objects of Engagement at 600 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, June 8 - July 21. Juror: Michele Rowe Shields.

2006 - 16 Years at 600 Townsend, Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, July 27 – Sept. 7. Juror: Robert Brady.

2006 - Strange Days at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, June 9 - July 22. Juror: Tara McDowell, SFMOMA.

2005 - Obedient Nature at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, July – Aug. Juror: JoAnne Northrup.

2005 - Wit & Wisdom: Small Works from the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA, Jan. 27 - March 5. Juror: Beth Goldberg & Nancy Legge.

2005 - California Dreaming at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 8 – Feb. 27. Juror: John Toki, California College of Art.

2004 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group: Annual Members Exhibition at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, July 22 – Aug. 27. Juror: Kenneth Baker.

2004 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Bay Area Student Sculpture Biennial at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, June 10 - July 16.

2004 - Off the Rim: Selections from the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, May-Sept. Juror: Brook Barrie.

2004 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group 2003 Winter Exhibition at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Feb. 6 - March 21. Juror: Stephen Wirtz, Stephen Wirtz Gallery.

2003 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Fall Members Show at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 12 – Oct. 30. Juror: Karen Tsujimoto, Oakland Museum of California.

2003 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Fall Members Exhibition at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 10 – Oct. 31. Juror: Cheryl Haines, Haines Gallery.

2003 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Members Exhibition, Outdoor Show at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, July 31 – Sept. 8. Juror: Brigitte Micmaker & John Denning, A New Leaf Gallery, Berkeley.

2003 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Members Exhibition, Summer 2003 at 600 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, June 11 - July 25. Juror: Steven Oliver, Oliver Ranch Sculpture Collection.

2002 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Bay Area Student Sculpture Biennial at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, June 13 - July 26. Juror: Rene Yanez.

2002 - Steamie Creme with No Theme at 600 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, Jan. 10 - March 1. Juror: Rene di Rosa, The di Rosa Preserve.

2002 - Sculpture & Art Show at Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek, CA.

2001 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group 2001 Members Exhibition at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 13 – Oct. 23. Juror: Rene de Guzman, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

2001 - Becomings at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, March 15 - May 18. Juror: Donna Schumacher.

2001 - Natural Selections at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 11 – Feb. 23. Juror: Susan Cummins, Susan Cummins Gallery.

2001 - Art at the Summer Solstice at Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek, CA.

2000 - Through the Door Revisited: The Fifth Annual Members Show, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 9 – Oct. 29. Juror: Jeff Nathanson, Richmond Art Center.

2000 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Bay Area Student Sculpture Biennial at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, June 8 - July 21. Juror: Catharine Clark, Catharine Clark Gallery.

2000 - Spring 2000: An Exhibition of Sculpture at 600 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, April 20 - June 2. Juror: David Middlebrow, San Jose State University.

2000 - Best Friends at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 20 - March 5. Juror: Susan Hillhouse, Triton Museum.

1999 - Monuments: Markers of Time at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, June 17-July 30. Juror: Terri Cohen.

1999 - Container Vessel Shelter Home at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, April 22 - June 11. Juror: Clay Jensen, CCAC.

1999 - The Winter Show at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 19 - March 6. Juror: Michael Schwager, Sonoma State University.

1999 - Presence: An Exhibition of Sculpture That Suggests a Figure or the Presence of a Being at 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 14 – Feb. 26. Juror: Marvin Schenck, Mendocino Arts Center.

1999 - Fourth Annual Sculpture Show at Henry Miller Library, Big Sur, CA.

1998 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group: Third Annual Juried Members Exhibition at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept 11–Oct. 31 Juror: Bella Feldman.

1998 - The Third Time I Saw Phyllis, She Exploded at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, April 2 - June 4. Juror: Richard Berger, SFAI

1998 - Sculpture in the Garden at Cooper Molera Gallery, Monterey, CA.

1998 - Third Annual Sculpture Show at Henry Miller Library, Big Sur, CA.

1997 - Life Forms and Ancient Energies at Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA; Invitational Show of Selected Members of PRSG, July 17 – Sept. 7. Juror: Catherine Merrill & Louise Lieber.

1997 - Sculpture - 12 x 12 at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, March 10 - April 30. Juror: Stan Huncilman.

1997 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group: Twenty-two Artists Working with Wood, Stone, Metal, Glass & Clay at Claudia Chapline Gallery, Stinson Beach, CA.

1996 - The Pacific Rim: Annual Members Exhibition of the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 12 – Oct. 25. Juror: Peter Selz.

1996 - Bay Area Sculpture Student Survey at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, July 1 – Aug. 15. Juror: Manuel Neri.

1996 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Exhibits the Mother Lode at Ironstone Vineyards Gallery, Murphys, CA, June – Aug.

1996 - Through the Door at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, May 18 – August 1.

1996 - Speaking of Her (environmental concerns for the future) at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, April 8 - June 21. Juror: John Battenberg.

1996 - Passion for the Figure at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Jan. 8 - March 22. Juror: Welton Rotz.

1995 - Weather Works: 9 Artists Face the Elements at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Sept. 17 – Nov. 24. Juror: Philip E. Linhares, Oakland Museum.

1995 - Pacific Rim Sculptors Group Presents: Jedrzej Stepak at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, March 23 - April 30.

1995 - Spatial Politics: A Garden at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, Juror: William Wareham.

1994/1995 - The Oakland Museum Presents: An Impromptu Exhibition of Outdoor Sculpture at Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA, Aug. 19, 1994 – Jan. 8, 1995. Juror: Adrienne Fuzee.

1994 - Northern Lights by Pacific Rim Sculptors Group and Nordic 5 Arts at Contract Design Center, 600 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA, April 15 - June 30. Juror: Adrienne Fuzee.

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Exhibitions

Connected - Call for Entry

Earlier Exhibitions