Honorarium: 1st Place $600; 2nd Place $300; and 3rd Place $150.

Eligibility: Open to all Orange County artists 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and executed within the past two years. Work must not have been previously exhibited at City Hall. Employees, Council members, Board members and Commissioners of the City of Laguna Beach are not eligible to apply.

Theme: "Environmental Awareness"- Along with being a destination for arts and culture, the City of Laguna Beach strives to serve as a bastion for the preservation of nature and wildlife. Submitted works should emphasize the importance of natural environment and its protection. Meaningful use of repurposed materials is highly encouraged.

Media: Open to all media. Artworks must hang on wall and may not measure more than 36"(H) x 36"(L) including frame or 4" in depth.

Entry Fee: A non-refundable entry fee of $15 for up to three (3) entries.

Condition of Entries: All work must be completely dry, framed, wired and ready for hanging, or otherwise suitably prepared for exhibition. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted. The City of Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Department, Arts Commission and appointed exhibition juror(s) retain the right to reject any submissions that do not fit the guidelines and/or the spirit of the exhibition or that may be deemed inappropriate. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in the prospectus.

Contact: Michael McGregor, Arts Program Coordinator, (949) 497-0743 or mmcgregor@lagunabeachcity.net