Call for Art: "Bloom & Gloom" Juried Gallery Show for San Diego Artists

Theme

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!

Eligible Art

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-created 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.

Juror:
Danielle Dean
Professor of Visual Arts, UCSD

Preparing Your Art

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 and .​

Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable.Artists must also sign, title, and add your artwork's size and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank. Artwork missing this important information will be juried out.

Tips for Digital Submissions:

Watch this about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone.​

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 often prefer to see submissions in-person vs digital).

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

​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 & Art Pick Up

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.
* 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 pieces.

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