NIMBASH 2026 Call to Artists
Call to Artists Nimbash 2026
This May will be our 16th annual NIMBASH fundraiser. Our interactive arty-party, food and wine experience and auction will be at Raymond Vineyards on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Over 450 guests from the Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and beyond attend this annual sold-out event. We invite you to submit up to six works of art to our unique commission-based auction, where artists can receive up to 50% of the final sale of their work.
We are looking for your best work in the following categories: Painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography and other works on paper. NOTE: NFTs, AI-generated work and giclées will NOT be accepted. No digital prints on canvas. 2-D work must be framed or mounted and wired ready for hanging.
LIVE AUCTION A limited and select number of pieces will be presented in a gallery setting on site and auctioned LIVE on stage by the auctioneer. You will receive up to 50% of the final sale. If your work is selected for the LIVE AUCTION, we will ask you to provide a hi-res image and an artist statement.
NOTE: This is for artwork valued between $6,000-$25,000 and should not exceed 72 inches in any direction.
SILENT AUCTION Up to sixty entries will be selected for inclusion in the silent auction which takes place in two outdoor pavilions.
NOTE: This is for work valued at $600 or above. We encourage small to medium sized works due to space constraints. Most of our display walls do not exceed 32 inches.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
All submissions must be made through “EntryThingy” for Nimbash 2026*.
Nimbash 2026 Call for Art | Nimbus Arts
You will need to create a free ET account, have a good quality JPG image of your work and the title, medium, outside dimensions of the piece and retail price.
*We are hosting a clinic for those who would like in person assistance with their entry on Tuesday March 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MONDAY MARCH 3rd : 11 am – 2 pm Entrythingy in person assistance at Nimbus Arts 649 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574
MONDAY MARCH 9th: SUBMISSION DEADLINE
THURSDAY APRIL 2: NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO ARTISTS
APRIL 20TH to APRIL 27th : DELIVERY OF ART TO NIMBUS
ARTIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERY (and return shipping of unsold work)
Weekend delivery by appointment only.
MAY 15th to 19th: NOTIFICATION AND PICK UP UNSOLD WORK
Benefits to Artists:
Minimum bids for silent auction generally start at 60% of retail price or higher.
- Artists can elect to receive up to 50% of the final sale price.
- Event exposure to Bay Area art collectors and enthusiasts
- Publicity through online auction previews and social media sites
- You are supporting Nimbus Arts, your community Art Center!
Meet the jurors:
Chandra Cerrito / Art Consultant and Curator
Since 2004, Chandra Cerrito / Art Advisors has provided artworks for corporate, heath care and hospitality spaces throughout Northern CA. As a public art advisor, Chandra has also worked with developers and cities to manage over 50 public art projects and develop public art policy.
Matt Rogers/ Artist and Nimbus Arts Board Trustee
Matt is a lifelong resident of California, painter and art collector. He has an accomplished exhibition record with Calder Snyder Gallery. His commitment to the supporting local arts extends to being a Nimbus Arts Board of Trustee.
Nancy Willis/ Artist and Curator
Nancy has lived and worked in the Napa Valley for thirty years. Her work can be found in national exhibitions and the StARTup Art Fair 2025 San Francisco. Willis’ painting practice extends out into the community through curatorial projects, teaching and advocacy projects for the arts.
If you would like more info or to volunteer for NIMBASH, please visit www.nimbusarts.org
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