Latte Da Vinci Art Gallery

Fresh Grounds Competition / Exhibit
Latte Da Vinci’s 1st Groundbreaking Art Show
August 15 – September 26, 2025
608 Main St, Ste G, Pleasanton, CA 94566

PROSPECTUS

This show is open to all artists. All media and subjects are welcomed

Important Dates

  • Exhibit Dates: August 15 – September 26, 2025

  • Registration Deadline: August 12

  • Art Drop-off: August 13, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Reception: August 15, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Pick-up Artwork: September 27, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Location for all events: 608 Main St, Ste G, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Entry & Fees

Submission Guidelines

  • File Format: JPEG (.jpg) only

  • Image Quality: 1200px on longest side, image only (no mat/frame)

  • File Naming: LastnameFirstname_Title (e.g., SmithJohn_SeaView.jpg)

  • Payment by Check: Payable to Liu’s Atelier LLC

    • Mail to: Liu’s Atelier LLC, 608 Main St, Ste G, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Judge & Awards

  • Judge: Ozell Hudson Jr., Art Instructor, Las Positas College

  • Best of Show Award: $1500

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Open to artists 18 and older

  • 2D original artwork only (no classwork or workshop pieces)

  • Content that is obscene, politically extreme, or includes full nudity may be disqualified

  • Members automatically enters the competition with one piece of art work

  • Non-members may submit up to two pieces (no larger than 12"x12") and must be juried in through onlinejuriedshows.com

Display & Framing Guidelines

  • Sturdy, clean frames required

  • Plexiglass recommended for works 16"x20" and larger

  • Acid-free or foam board backing

  • D-ring hangers only (no sawtooth, eye hooks, or clamps)

  • Secure hanging wire (not visible above the frame)

  • Aquaboard or cradled panels allowed if varnished and framed

Waiver & Labels

  • Waiver: Download and bring with your artwork

  • Artwork Labels: Download from same page; attach to lower-left corner

  • Note: We cannot accept artwork without the completed waiver and labels

Sales

  • 80% to artist / 20% gallery commission

  • Sales tax handled by gallery

  • Artist payments issued within 30 days after show ends

Terms & Conditions

  • No early removal of artwork

  • No simultaneous entries in other shows

  • Latte Da Vinci reserves the right to use artwork images for promotional purposes

  • No insurance coverage is provided; artists assume all risk

Volunteers & Demos

Show Chair Contact

Lewis Liu
📧 lewis.liu@lattedavinci.net
📞 (408) 931-4303

Appendix

  • Obtaining membership does not affect judging outcomes (blind judging only)

  • If space is limited, artists may receive less display space than requested