Art Scene West Open Call

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Art Scene West introduces its Sports Fan Art Call, seeking fan art that celebrates sports culture and the cherished fans who make it possible. All mediums of artwork are welcomed to submit, and those pieces that embody the spirit, excitement, dedication, and thrill of the game, will be considered to showcase in our seaside gallery in downtown San Diego, California. From iconic on-field moments, nostalgic memories, stadiums, logos, mascots, players, coaches, and culture, we want to show our public the best sports fan art there is. This is an international open call.

DETAILS

All 2D, hanging artwork should not exceed 30” on its longest side, or an additional fee will be required to participate if invited to participate.

Sculptures must not be larger than 16” high x 8” wide x 8” deep, and must not exceed 35 lbs in weight.

Artworks will be judged only by their quality, originality, and relevance to this call.

Art Scene West will remit 60% of the sales commission to the artist and withhold 40% for gallery expenses.

Artists selected for the exhibition will have their biographies and artwork images published and promoted through our social media handles and website.

The in-gallery exhibition will be live from April 1st – May 27th, 2025.

CATEGORY

All mediums of 2D & 3D visual artwork with some restrictions of dimensions.

ELIGIBILITY

International

DEADLINE AND IMPORTANT DATES

  1. Submission deadline: March 19th, 2025

  2. Selected artists will be notified between March 20th – 23rd.

  3. The last day for Artists to pay the participation fee is March 24th.

  4. Artwork should be delivered to Art Scene West by April 4th.

  5. The opening reception at the gallery is on Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

  6. Unsold artwork can be retrieved or will be sent back beginning May 28th.

APPLICATION FEE

There is a $25 submission fee to thoroughly review the artist’s work and biography. For artists who are selected into the exhibition, the participation fee is $75. This helps cover the costs of promoting the exhibition, handling and curating the artwork inside the gallery, and uploading the artists’ content onto our website and social media channels. Artists are responsible for shipping and return-shipping fees to and from the gallery.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Art Scene West is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the Seaport Village of San Diego California, popular with tourists and convention goers. We offer opportunities for international and nationwide artists to show and sell their work inside our gallery with our rotating exhibition every couple of months.

DETAILS ABOUT THE AWARDS OFFERED

Not all artists who submit will be selected for the exhibition. All work submitted is judged and selected for its quality and perceivable value. Artwork that is selected will be on display inside our gallery for the duration of the exhibition, as well as on our website and social media handles. This is a great opportunity for gallery exposure and for your work to reach a wide, international and professional audience.

CONTACT INFO

Email: info@artscenewest.com

Phone: 619-724-0167

Website link: https://www.artscenewest.com/submissions

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