The Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery is committed to providing an open and welcoming environment for all artists.  We have 6 exhibits a year in our Gallery. These include featured artists, juried events, and non-juried exhibits with a theme.

For Featured Artist exhibits, we invite artists from all over California to apply. With these shows we always include areas for local artists to display their work, as well.

While we do have themes attached to our exhibits - it is not always mandatory that our artists follow them. Some artists enjoy the challenge - others simply want to create whatever inspires them.

Because of limited space and a high volume of entries, we are currently limiting wall-hung pieces to 40” in either width or height.

Sculptors, ceramicists and other 3-D artists also have spots in our Gallery. We offer pedestals for small and medium-sized pieces.

We also have glassed-cabinet space for custom crafted jewelry, tiles and other items for shelf display. Although this space is limited.

New for 2026, the Gallery will be accepting signed, original Portfolio Art.

Find out more about these opportunities by hitting the Call For Artists link below.

You don't have to become a member to show your art with us, but there are benefits to being a member that pay for themselves including:

• Discounts on exhibit hanging/pedestal fees
• Discounts on cabinet rental fees
• Discounts on classes/workshops                                                                                                                                     

• Opportunity to sell greeting cards
• Participation in our Member Artist Showcase (link below) on the website 

Take a look at Gallery Conspectus (link below) for Artist Guidelines 

Take a look at our Call for Artists (link below) for the Gallery schedule and important dates and the online Art Submittal Form link .

To view works in our current, as well as past, exhibits look at our Virtual Gallery Exhibits (link below).

FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL OF THE SHOWS:


Non-Juried Show: 2D Members $10; Non-Members $15; Volunteers $5 per entry

Juried Show: Members (and Volunteers) $15; Non-Members $30 for cash prizes, and juror

Small Gems Show: Members FREE with canvas purchase from CCA. No canvas purchase: Members $5, Non-Members $15 (only 20% CCA commission)

Cabinets: Members $15, Non-Members $30 per show, Volunteers $10 (only 6 spots available)

3D Pedestals - art smaller than 12 x 12: Members $3, Non-Members $6 per item (only 10 spots)
3D Pedestals - art larger than 12 x 12: Members $5, Non-Members $10 per item (only 4 spots)


Portfolio Original Art Bin:  CCA Members - $3 / Non-members - $6 - per entry (Limit 5)

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE - REMAINING SHOWS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Schedule coming soon!

YOU DON'T WANT TO PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY!

One of the benefits of being a member with CCA is for artists who would like to have an online portfolio of their work. The Member Artist Showcase is a great venue for artists. Artists can upload an image of self, include a bio of up to 300 words, include 12 works of art, and even include a video. Click the link below to open the Artist Portfolio interface. Type in your email address to verify you are a current member and add your content. You can come back to this same interface at any time to change the content.

This same content will be used to create the Artist Book found in the Gallery for visitors to view.

Since 1952, the non-profit Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA)- the Allied Arts Association – has supported the community, sharing the artistic vision of locals with residents and visitors alike.

Our mission is to raise awareness and appreciation of art through education and community outreach, as well as the display and promotion of member art.

CCA is hosting a variety of workshops for the community from painting to critique. The organization has grown over the years to include many talented and generous artists.  You don’t need to be a well-known professional to join.  Amateur artists and art enthusiasts are also welcome.

One of the original members of the association, Art Van Rhyn, and his contemporaries formed the Wednesday Irregulars, a 30-plus year, ongoing, painting group.  This hearty group of Plein Air painters gather weekly to paint in the scenic outdoors of Cambria and surrounding communities in all kinds of weather, to capture visually the changing landscapes of the Central Coast.  Newcomers are always welcome.

Our center houses the Art Van Rhyn Art Library and reading space.  Come in to borrow a book or just for a relaxing afternoon perusing fabulous art books.

Please join us. Bring your enthusiasm; there are many ways to become involved.  Anyone can volunteer; we can all learn from each other and share what we’ve learned. Artists helping artists!

If you are interested in seeing our other classes offered at CCA, the "Academy", or want to offer classes "Instructor" through our organization, please select the links below.

If you are interested in getting involved with us, please select the "Get Involved" link or "Volunteer", and come have some fun with us!

Here is a list of other art associations in our area. Reach out and support them as well! 

Atascadero Art Association
Website: atascaderoart.org
Contact: AtasArtAsson@gmail.com

Morro Bay Art Association
Location: 835 Main St., Morro Bay, CA
805-772-2504
Website: artcentermorrobay.org
Contact: artcenter.morrobay@gmail.com

Paso Robles Art Association
Location: 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA
805-712-4555
Website: pasoroblesartassociation.com
Contact: pasoroblesartassociation@gmail.com

Studios on the Park
Location: 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA
805-238-9800
Website: studiosonthepark.org
Contact: info@studiosonthepark.org