Call for Art: "Crimson"
Schedule
Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Art on 30th | San Diego, CA
About this Event
Theme
It’s a force that symbolizes love, passion, heat, intimacy and the pulse of life. Our reception for this show will be on Valentine’s Day...so bring on any of the above.
NOTE: The color crimson does not need to dominate your piece as long as it’s prominent.
Dip your brush into that deep, rich red and show us what you create!
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.
Jurors
Joe Timko and Jim Currie, Art Collectors
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, February 6th by 4pm
- Acceptance Notifications: Saturday, February 7th by end of day
- Accepted Online Entries Drop Off: Monday, February 9th between 11am-2pm
- Unaccepted Art Pickup: starts Wednesday, February 11th
- Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14th, 4pm-7pm
- Exhibit Dates: February 14th - March 20th
- Pickup Unsold Art: March 20th - May 19th
- Abandoned Art Becomes Donation to Gallery: May 20
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.
Where is it happening?
Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 35.00 to USD 55.00



















