Skip to content
OCFA Showcase Gallery OCFA Showcase Gallery

OCFA Showcase Gallery – A place for Orange County artists of all mediums to meet, learn and exhibit their work.

  • About Us
    • Our Galleries
      • OCFA Showcase Gallery
      • OCFA Showcase Gallery Marriott
      • OCFA Artist Eye Gallery
    • Contacts & Resources
    • Donate
  • Join OCFA
  • Our Artists
    • Create/Update your Artist Page
  • Current Exhibitions
    • Past Exhibitions
  • CALLS FOR ENTRY
    • Marriott Entry Form 2025
    • Member Exhibition Entry Form
    • Apply for a Featured Artist Exhibition
    • Preparation of Art for Exhibit
      • Entry Labels for Artwork
  • Jury Procedures
    • How to write an Artist Bio, CV, and Artist Statement
  • Art Classes
    • OCFA Annex
  • Feed Your Creativity Lunch
OCFA Showcase Gallery
OCFA Showcase Gallery

OCFA Showcase Gallery – A place for Orange County artists of all mediums to meet, learn and exhibit their work.

Preparation of Art for Exhibit

  1. All work, framed or unframed, must be wired on the back, approx. 1/3 down from top for hanging.
  2. 2D artwork on paper or other fragile surface must be framed and covered with glass or plexiglass or otherwise appropriately protected and wired properly on the back for hanging.
  3. Images on stretched canvas, cradled wood panel, or other 2D surface with built-in frame structure may be presented framed or unframed.  Unless intended as an aspect of the presentation, canvas, wood panels, and other unframed surfaces should be painted on all exposed edges either as an extension of the image or a complementary solid color.
  4. 2D artwork has a maximum weight of 20 lbs and maximum dimensions of 60″(h) x 48″(w).
  5. 3D artwork has a maximum weight of 20 lbs on-wall and 50 lbs off-wall (pedestals will be provided).
  6. Giclées (prints) are not acceptable for exhibition in the Main Gallery.

Acceptable Hardware and Wiring Methods

Hardware for Hanging

D-Ring & Screw Eye

Proper Use – D-Ring

Proper Use – Screw Eye

Wiring Your Art

Secure your Wire using a Lark’s Head Knot


A multi-strand braided galvanized steel wire is recommended (rated for at least four [4] times
the weight frame). The ends of the wire should
be secured so they do not poke into the back
of the image.
Check that the wire is at least 2 inches below the top of the frame when pulled taut.

String, thread, fishing line or material other than wire will not be accepted.

Unacceptable Hanging Devices & Methods

Sawtooth Hangers

Top Wire

Screw Eye – improper use

Push pins are unacceptable

  • Yelp
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Sign up to get notified of upcoming
exhibitions and events

OCFA / Showcase Gallery
3851 S. Bear Street,
Suite B-15
Santa Ana, California 92704
(714) 540-6430
Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed & Major Holidays
Open: Thur thru Sun 11 am -4 pm
and by appointment



Copyright © 2024 Orange County Fine Arts.
All rights reserved.

All images on this site are the property of the artist, who retains all copyrights. Artwork may not be reproduced or used without written permission from the artist.

©2025 OCFA Showcase Gallery | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes