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Coming Out for Art: 2026 Art Show

Presented by Stonewall Alliance of Chico and Museum of Northern California Art (monca) at monca, Chico CA

Oct 16 2026
Coming Out for Art: 2026 Art Show

Local LGBTQ+ Artists, Vendors and Peferformers at

Announcing the opening of Stonewall Chico’s Coming Out For Art (COFA) 2026 art show and artistic vendor booth submissions.

Humans are storytellers. It’s how we record the past, learn lessons, make meaning, form identities, and understand our place in the world. Censorship and narrative control of Queer and Trans histories, realities, and futures attempt to bury our existence but when we choose and hold the stories that define us, teach us and sustain us, we choose and hold power for ourselves. For COFA 2026, we invite you to bring art that tells your stories, your ancestors’ stories, and your communities’ stories as we co-create a Queer anthology of things we must not forget.

Who is invited to submit artwork/ vend: People of any age and ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

  • Oct 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm (Fri)

Additional time info:

Coming Out For Art: Grand Reception

LOCATION

monca

900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

PARKING INFO

General Parking

There is ample street parking near the Museum of Northern California Art (monca).

Parking is available on E. Washington and Esplanade, directly in front and on the side of the building. Other parking can be found on Oleander.

PLEASE DO NOT park where there are “Residential Only” parking signs. We love our neighbors and we want them to love us!

On busy days parking is available a block and half down at First Christian Church Chico, 295 E. Washington Ave.

Parking reservations are not required or accepted.

Street Parking

– Esplanade

– E. Washington Avenue

– E. Sacramento Avenue

– Oleander Avenue

Parking Fees

Parking is FREE on the streets around the museum and at the church.

Accessible Parking Space

There are designated accessible spaces on the city streets surrounding the museum.

Parking for Groups

If you are visiting in a group of more than 15 people, please Contact Us for information about parking for tour buses, other group vehicles, and groups of 15+.

Arriving by Bicycle

Bicyclists can park for free on the entry level of the museum. Bike racks are located outside.

Arriving by Taxi

There is a bus stop or drop off in front of the museum located on Esplanade. Taxi drop off can also be on E. Washington Ave

Arriving by Personal Vehicle

Cars or vans carrying 15 passengers or fewer may drop off passengers in front of the museum on Esplanade or on the side of museum at E. Washington Ave.

There is a designated turnaround area located outside of the parking structure for visitors being dropped off or picked up by personal vehicle.

Arriving by Public Transportation

The Chico B-Line stops in front of the museum at the intersection of Esplanade and E. Washington Avenue

Get complete route information from the Chico B-Line Transit (Butte Regional Transit): (530-809-4616), or use the B-Line Schedule.

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