Benefits of the DPFAA
- A non-profit organization that promotes and serves Orange County artists and has been since 1989…that’s a lot of experience!
- Five outdoor shows (5 weekends) at the premiere location in the harbor, city of Dana Point, CA.
- An interactive website with information, calendars of art events, and member art displays with links to their websites.
- The reward of providing monetary donations to surrounding art programs and high school art departments.
Membership Requirements
- Must live in Orange or San Diego County.
- Due to Dana Point Harbor show restrictions, we accept only fine art (no nudity). No crafts, jewelry, etc.
- Members are required to participate in at least three of the five shows to maintain membership.
- All submitted art must be hand-created traditionally. We will not accept AI, (Artificial Intelligence) digitally created simulation art, or any digitally generated images.
- In the selection process by our review panel, the following components are heavily considered: composition/design, focal point, use of color, unification, originality, creativity, feeling and choice of subject matter.
Jury Process
- Fill out form below and send
- An informal jury process will take place from your website (if you have one and it shows your work)
- If you do not have a website or it does not show your work, an email request will be sent requesting three (3) images of your work
- Notification of our decision will be sent as soon as possible
- If accepted, a yearly $40 membership fee will be required
