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Completing the Application

How to Apply

Completing the Application

The application is comprised of two main sections: Form Questions & Choose Work Samples. Follow the instructions below to learn more.

Last updated on 09 Apr, 2026

  1. Click Apply Now to begin your application.

  1. 🖋️ Agree to the organization's rules and terms to apply.

      You can print or save the agreement from this page. Once you agree to the terms, you will see the application.

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Agreement form with terms and three buttons: Agree, Decline, and Print, with an arrow pointing to Agree.

  1. Complete the ✍️ Form Questions.

      Questions labeled "(required)" must be answered before you can submit your application. If present, click on the blue question mark icon for additional information about how to answer the question.

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Application form for the 2025 CaFÉ Artwork Exhibition with required fields indicated

TIP: Your application will auto-save every 30 seconds if changes have been made. You can also click Save to save your changes manually.

 

4. Choose 🖼️ Work Samples.

Select the image, audio, and video file(s) you want to attach to your application. Click the thumbnail or the checkbox to attach it. Click the thumbnail again to unattach it. Go to 💼 My Portfolio to upload additional work samples.

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Application section for selecting work samples, with image selection options.

In most cases, you will attach all of your work samples within a single application. Depending on the organization’s preference, you will choose only images, or a combination of images, audio, or video media. In some cases, you will be able to reorder images after you save.

  1. Click the 💾 Save and Continue Application button to proceed to the next stage.

      Application Error? Items in red indicate something is required and has not been answered. Complete all required questions.

  1. If applicable, select a category for each work sample and click Save Categories.

      The sponsoring organization sets up categories. In some cases, you will choose one category for your entire application. In other cases, you will choose one category for each work sample.

  1. At this point, you will have the option to Checkout, go Back to Entry to make changes, or View a Preview of your application answers to double-check that everything is ready to submit.

TIP: You cannot make changes to your application after it is submitted. Review it carefully before you continue.

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Submission confirmation page with options to check out, go back, or preview

✨ Ready to Submit? Click I'm ready to checkout to continue.

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