West Coast Biennial Juried Art Exhibition
Jan 29 - April 18, 2027
Turtle Bay Museum
All Entries Due November 6, 2026
$40 Entry Fee
Turtle Bay’s West Coast Biennial Art Competition and Exhibition is back for its ninth year! This guest favorite is a wonderful way to see a wide variety of artwork from contemporary West Coast artists.
This year, the Founder of The Art Hunger and Arts Director for Viva Downtown Redding, Karlo Henry, is our juror. He will choose between 30 and 50 artworks for the exhibition and award cash prizes of up to $3,000 at the exhibition opening on Friday, January 29, 2027.
Artists currently living in California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska are eligible to enter up to three artworks created within three years of the November 6, 2026 submission deadline.
Acceptable media include painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. Click here to enter your artwork on the Entry Thingy platform. If you have any questions, or would like to enter by mail or in person, please email biennial@turtlebay.org or call 530-242-3105.
Awards
Best of Show: $3,000
First Prize: $1,750
Second Prize: $900
Third Prize: $650
Honorable Mention: $325
People’s Choice: $325
Nov 6, 2026 - All Entries Due by 5:00 pm
Dec 18, 2026 - Artists notified of results by email
Jan 15 - 18, 2027 - Hand-delivered artwork drop-off window
Jan 19, 2027 - Shipped artwork must be received by this date
Jan 29 - April 18, 2027 - Exhibition at Turtle Bay Museum
Jan 29, 2027 - Artists’ Reception
Jan 29, 2027 - Juror Talk
April 21 - 24, 2027 - Artist pick up of hand-delivered artwork
Karlo Henry Velazquez Fernandez is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and cultural organizer whose work bridges painting, design, and community-driven creative initiatives.
Born in Barcelona, shaped by life across Mexico and the United States, his practice explores identity, emotion, and connection through visual storytelling influenced by surrealism, cultural symbolism, and contemporary pop culture.
As the founder of The Art Hunger and Arts Director for Viva Downtown Redding, Karlo is dedicated not only to creating meaningful work, but also to building platforms that expand access, visibility, and opportunity for artists. Through both his personal practice and cultural leadership, he is committed to strengthening creative communities and using art as a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and change.
Artwork from 2025 West Coast Biennial
