The Fullerton Museum Center is proud to inaugurate the OC Made exhibition, a groundbreaking biennial showcase set to become a signature tradition for the institution. This juried exhibition will feature original artwork from across Orange County, capturing the creative spirit and innovation of our local artists. By showcasing a diverse spectrum of media, from painting and photography to digital media, sculpture, and mixed media, OC Made aims to reflect the rich and evolving nature of the art scene in Orange County, California.

While this year’s exhibition is non-thematic, future editions of OC Made will feature curated themes to guide submissions.

To be considered for this juried exhibition, artists must be at least 18 years of age and either be a resident, work, OR attend school in OC to qualify. 

All submitted works must be original, completed within the past two years, and must not have been previously exhibited at the Fullerton Museum Center or in North Orange County galleries, such as Muckenthaler, Muzeo, or Brea Gallery.

All work must reflect the highest standards of artistic integrity and must be the original creation of the submitting artist. Use of digital editing tools such as Photoshop and other post-processing software is acceptable, as long as the work remains a product of the artist’s own creative vision and effort. 

However, artworks that incorporate or are generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted. OC Made is dedicated to showcasing authentic, human-made creativity and ensuring a fair, honest selection process.

Artists are welcome to submit an unlimited number of entries. Each submission can include up to five pieces and requires a non-refundable fee of $20, which covers administrative costs. There is no cap on the total number of submissions an artist may make.

Unfortunately, entry fees are non-refundable. Fees are charged solely to cover the administrative costs of processing submissions and the juried review of works for possible inclusion in the exhibition. Payment of an entry fee does not guarantee selection or the receipt of an award.

We recognize that entry fees may be a barrier for some artists. While such fees are a common industry practice to help offset exhibition-related expenses, including jury administration, installation, and public programming, the selection of artists and awards is based entirely on artistic merit as determined by the jury.

Artworks will be selected for the exhibition based on visual quality, originality, and overall concept, as determined by the Fullerton Museum’s Curatorial Staff.

Selection for exhibition and all awards are based solely on artistic merit as determined by the jury; no element of chance is involved, and payment of an entry fee does not increase the likelihood of selection or receipt of an award.

All artworks accepted into the exhibition will be judged by a professional guest juror, and winners are chosen based on 

In addition, the following special awards will be given:

Award winners will be announced on Opening Day.

Award winners will also have the option to enter our Artist in Residence program and future exhibit.

Wall-mounted works should not exceed 96” inches in height and must weigh no more than 100 lbs. Freestanding pieces, such as sculptures, should not exceed 120” inches in height or 48” inches in circumference and weigh no more than 100lbs

All submissions for OC Made will only be processed through the 

 and must include the following information:

email or DM your artwork directly to the Museum in an attempt to bypass the submission process or seek extra feedback from staff.

 If you have questions about submitting your work, you may contact our curatorial staff at 

 before the submission deadline. We will also offer drop-in hours on the following dates, where a staff member will be available to assist you with the submission process.

All submitting artists will be notified of their acceptance status via email. Those selected will have one week to confirm their participation and will receive detailed instructions regarding next steps. Accepted artists must agree to all terms set forth by the Fullerton Museum Center and are responsible for all transportation or shipping costs to and from the Museum.

OC MADE - Call to Artists