Call for Art: "The Unexpected" Juried Gallery Show for San Diego Artists
About this Event
Theme
What happens when things don’t go according to plan? Submit any artwork that embraces unpredictability, accidents, transformation, and unexpected outcomes. Surprise us with art we couldn’t see coming.
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:
Robert Plume
gallery owner of Connect SD
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, August 14th by 4pm - Acceptance Notifications:
Saturday, August 15th by end of day - Accepted Online Entries Drop Off:
Sunday, August 16th during special business hours of 9:30am-11:30am or Monday, August 17th between 11am-2pm - Unaccepted Art Pickup:
starts Wednesday, August 19th - Opening Reception:
Saturday, August 22nd, 4pm-7pm - Exhibit Dates:
August 22nd - September 25th - Unsold Art Pickup:
starts Friday, September 25th - Abandoned Art Becomes Donation to Gallery: November 24th
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 either on Sunday (next day) during specialbusiness hours of 9:30am-11:30am or that Monday between 11am-2pm. See important dates for specifics.
** 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?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 35.00 to USD 55.00
