Sanchez Art Center

The 50|50 Show Opening Benefit Fundraiser Sept 11 — 12 
 

Pacifica, CAIt’s time for the creative art event of the year: Sanchez Art Center’s 18th Annual 50|50 Show! Prepare to be inspired, amazed, and immersed in one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated art experiences of the year.This unforgettable celebration of creativity brings together 50+ California-based artists, each challenged to create 50 original works of art in just 50 days. Beginning in June, these talented artists embarked on an artistic journey resulting in more than 2,650 unique 6” x 6” masterpieces — all waiting to be discovered. 
 

Selected by juror Cynthia Lou, Twisted Track, and Sparrow Gallery, the 2026 50|50 Show showcases an incredible range of voices, styles, and visions. Lou commented on the diversity and quality of the submissions.Her selections reflect her love of color and texture.She additionally noted that, “selected submissions blended traditional mediums (such as oil, watercolor, photography, etc) with other mediums (textile/fiber, collage, cyanotype), creating pieces that are both experimental and expressive.”
Experience the complete collection in person at the Sanchez Art Center opening fundraising event — the only opportunity to see every installation and all the works together on the gallery walls! 
 

See the galleries transformed again into a vibrant mosaic of styles, themes, and mediums.From abstract to landscapes, whimsical to thought-provoking, cultural traditions, family and ancestry,blended with nature.Watercolor, oil and acrylic.Mixed media to ceramic and glass.Photography, collage, printmaking and more, this is where creative boundaries are pushed, and surprises await throughout the Center.

Mark your calendars!The only chance to see all +2,500 artworks in their entirety is during the Opening Benefit Fundraiser on Fri, Sept 11 and Sat, Sept 12.It’s an exciting immersive experience that celebrates both artistic process and community connection.So whether you’re a longtime attendee or a first-time visitor, come and see why the 50|50 Show is considered the most wonderful time of the year for art!Tickets are available now on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-5050-show-opening-fundraiser-tickets-1998017025709?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite.com</a>
— and they regularly sell out!No tickets will be available at the door, so be sure to grab yours now.Each ticket lets you choose your preferred date and timed entry interval.

Expect:The opportunity to meet and connect with the artists behind the work; live music for a vibrant time; and, the chance to purchase your favorite pieces before the general public.(Note:All artworks remain on the walls during the benefit.Purchased pieces can be picked up or shipped for a small fee starting Sept15.)

Missed out on opening tickets (they go fast!) or away that weekend? Don’t worry!The show will open to the general public at no charge on Sunday, Sept 13, 1— 5 pm.Art enthusiasts making purchases after the opening weekend will get to immediately take their newly acquired artworks home.From Fri, Sept 18 through the show’s closing on Sun, Oct 4, galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1– 5 pm. Visitors are also welcomed in the afternoon during the week by advance appointment.70% of art sales go directly to the artists.Proceeds from the opening fundraiser and 30% of art sales support Sanchez Art Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission of Creating Community through Art.Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA. For more information: <a href="mailto:info@SanchezArtCenter.org">info@SanchezArtCenter.org</a>, <a href="https://www.sanchezartcenter.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SanchezArtCenter.org</a>.

Local Event: 18th Annual 50|50 Show Opening Benefit Fundraiser

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18th Annual 50|50 Show Opening Benefit Fundraiser

The 50|50 Show Opening Benefit Fundraiser Sept 11 — 12 
 

Pacifica, CAIt’s time for the creative art event of the year:...

Sept 21 Deadline for the 2026 Pacific Coast Fog Fest Photo Contest 
As September approaches, it’s time to start looking through your photographs and get ready to enter the 2026 Fog Fest Photo Contest! Entries — printed and framed — are being accepted Fri, Sept 18 – Mon Sept 21, 1 - 5 pm, at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica.Entry forms with complete information are available at Sanchez Art Center (galleries are open Fri – Sat – Sun, 1-5 pm), or you can download from www.SanchezArtCenter.org/CallforEntries.htm.
The contest is coordinated by Sanchez Art Center in partnership with the Pacific Coast Fog Fest. Photos will be exhibited at the Pacific Coast Fog Fest Art Corner, Sat–Sun, Sept 26–27. Cash awards will be presented to first-place ($100), second-place ($50), and third-place ($25) winners in each of three divisions on Sunday at the Fog Fest, and an award certificate will be presented for Judges’ Best of Show. Award winners for Divisions 1 – 3 will also be invited to participate in a group show to take place at Sanchez Art Center in 2027.
Each photographer may enter up to two (2) photos in Divisions 1 – 3 for a single entry fee of $10. All photos must be framed and wired to hang, and total size, including frame, may not exceed 12” x 14”.Three divisions offer an opportunity to select the area or areas that best suit your photographic interest and style. The three divisions are: 
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 <li>Division 1Coastal Views (any coastal location, landscapes, seascapes, coastal wildlife;NO pier photographs) </li>
 <li>Division 2Portraits (photograph of a person/people where face and expression are the primary focus; selfies okay)</li>
 <li>Division 3Black &amp; White or Monochromatic(any subject/no restrictions)</li>
</ul>
AND, a special People’s Choice Division this year will welcome entries — 1 per photographer — of the iconic Pacific Pier, taken any time prior to June 2026, when it’s condition changed forever.Visitors to the Art Corner (corner of Palmetto and Santa Rosa) will be able to vote for their favorite Pacifica Pier photograph (one vote per person).1st, 2nd and 3rd
place awards will be given out based on the voting.Entries to the People’s Choice Division are $5.00 for the single entry.(Photographers can enter up to 2 entries for Divisions 1 – 3 AND a single entry for the People’s Choice Division.)
Acclaimed Pacifica photographers Edwin Hacking, Alan Grinberg and Sharron L Walker will serve as this year’s judges. Each has spent decades traveling our Bay Area environs and around the world in search of the perfect shot.
There is no residency, geographic content, or age restrictions. So fill out an application and bring your work to Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Fri - Mon, 1–5 pm, beginning Fri, Sept 18 through Sept 21.The entry deadline, no exceptions, is Monday, Sept 21 at 5 pm. More information about this year’s entire Pacific Coast Fog Fest, can be obtained from the <a href="https://pacificcoastfogfest.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pacific Coast Fog Fest website</a> , from the parade on Saturday morning, to the amazing bands on multiple stages.

A printed copy of the form is also available at Sanchez Art Center during gallery hours, and will also be posted on the Call for Entries page at <a href="https://www.SanchezArtCenter.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.SanchezArtCenter.org</a>). For additional information, email info@sanchezartcenter.org.

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