Call for Artists
We regularly host juried art exhibits in the Ashton Gallery where local artists from the San Diego area can enter and get their artwork in front of San Diego art buyers and enthusiasts.
"Bloom & Gloom"
Ah, summer in San Diego.
The landscapes are flush with blooms and the mornings often with foggy gloom. If you like to paint florals or rich, summery landscapes—bring it. If you capture the gray fog of "June Gloom"—show us. If you express these rich hues with abstract elements—let us see it!
Juror:
Danielle Dean
Professor of Visual Arts, UCSD
Exhibit Dates:
June 13 - July 10
Deadline to Submit:
Friday, June 5th by 4pm
Featured Artist: Sissy Alsabrook
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by Keys to the Art World alumni, Maureen Kerr
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by owner, Kate Ashton
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by artist, Susan Arab
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by Keys to the Art World alumni, Michiyo Maatsura
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by Director of Education & Marketing, Kristen Guest
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by artist, Susan Brooks
Show Prospectus
Eligibility
All 2D artworks are welcome as well as any 3D artwork (glass/ceramic sculpture) that fits on a pedestal.
Photography, fabric, and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging. Enter your art submissions online digitally or drop off in-person at the gallery.
Must be original art and the artist's own work. We do not accept: AI-generated artwork, digital art, art installations, reproductions, or giclee prints (except for photography or printmaking which utilizes limited edition prints due to the nature of the medium).
All entries must be for sale. Artwork that is labeled "NFS" will be juried out.
Preparing Your Artwork
Art must be wired and ready-to-hang.
Artwork not wired and d-ringed will be juried out. Our gallery utilizes a wire hanging system that requires two D-rings on the back of your work. We recommend these D-Rings and Soft Strand Wire No.5.
Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable with our hanging system.
Artists must also include their signature or name, artwork title, size, and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank. Artwork missing this important information will be juried out.
How to Submit Your Entries
Step 1
Register below with Eventbrite for the number of pieces you'd like to enter.
Step 2
Drop off your art in-person or upload your art images online. To upload your images, check your Eventbrite confirmation email for a link.
Step 3
Submit art by the deadline date. Drop off art or upload images online before 4pm on the day of the deadline. The link for uploading images online will close exactly at 4pm.
Notifications & Artwork Pickup
We will be notifying accepted entries via email the following Saturday by the end of day.
If you do NOT receive an email, then your art was not accepted into this show. You may stop by the gallery during business hours starting on the following Wednesday to pick up artwork that was not accepted.
IMPORTANT: Artists have 60 days to pickup unsold artwork. Artwork not picked up by after 60 days will be considered a donation to Ashton Gallery.
Entering Details
- Entry fee for up to 2 pieces for $35.
- Entry fee for up to 4 pieces for $45.
- Entry fee for up to 6 pieces for $55.
- Entry fees are for consideration by the guest juror(s) and do not guarantee admission into the exhibit.
- Entry fees cover the cost of hosting a regional show.
- Submit art in person or digitally online (note: jurors prefer submissions in-person vs digital).
- If your piece sells, Ashton Gallery receives the industry standard of 50% commission. All sales are handled by Ashton Gallery.
- All artwork must remain in the show until the closing date.
* Accepted online entries MUST be ready to drop-off at the gallery on the following Monday between 11am-2pm.
** Late drop offs will not be included in the show.
*** Photography entries should be printed by the deadline date due to the tight turn-around time for accepted online entries.
Important Dates
Deadline to Submit:
Friday, June 5th by 4pm
Acceptance Notifications:
Saturday, June 6th by end of day
Accepted Online Entries Drop Off:
Monday, June 8th between 11am-2pm
Unaccepted Art Pickup:
starts Wednesday, June 10th
Opening Reception:
Saturday, June 13th, 4pm-7pm
Exhibit Dates:
June 13th - July 10th
Unsold Art Pickup:
starts Friday, July 10th
Abandoned Art Becomes Donation to Gallery: September 8th
Tips for Digital Submissions
Watch this short video on YouTube about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone.
Register & Submit Art Online
Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the show; they cover the cost of hosting a regional show.
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