Organizer Information
Art Scene West opened its gallery in Seaport Village, downtown San Diego, on July 4th, 2024. From this new space the gallery features local, national and international artists through rotating and themed exhibitions. It is also a painting studio where guests create their own art in a fun and guided experience. Art Scene West continues discovering talented artists through world-wide art calls and exhibiting them inside the gallery and on their online platforms.
We value our role in supporting rising and established artists on their journeys and showcasing an eclectic collection of beautiful and unique artworks for our guests to enjoy. We’ll continue to grow as a gallery devoted to its artists, events, and the art-loving public, to bring about the best curations and events that we possibly can.
Title & Description
San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026.
Artists seeking meaningful gallery exposure in a premier coastal destination are invited to submit to Art Scene West’s 3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for both emerging and established artists across all mediums to showcase their talent, technique, and originality to a new and broad audience.
Selected artists will have their work exhibited for 55 days at Art Scene West, located in Seaport Village—one of Southern California’s most iconic waterfront destinations.
This opportunity is designed to elevate artists’ visibility, provide professional recognition, award their accomplishments, and connect their creative vision with art collectors in San Diego and visiting from around the world. Selected works will be featured both inside our gallery and online at our website, available for sale to collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Awards include cash prizes and special recognition during the 55 day exhibition.
Participating in this show is an opportunity to advance your art career, strengthen your professional portfolio, and place your work before a world-class audience in one of America’s most visited destinations, making it an ideal addition to any artist’s C.V.
Categories
Visual 2D & 3D Fine Art Competition. Juried Art Show.
Eligibility
International. 18+ years and older.
Program Benefits & Awards
- 1st Place - $250
- 2nd Place - $150
- 3rd Place - $100
- 3 Honorable Mention (3) - Gallery Honors during Exhibition.
Fees
- Submission Vetting Fee: A non-refundable $35 USD fee is due at registration to review the portfolio and biography.
- Finalist Participation Fee: Shortlisted artists must settle a $150 USD participation fee upon acceptance. This covers localized gallery curation, target promotion, web hosting, and opening reception overhead.
- Logistics Liabilities: Artists are solely responsible for round-trip shipping costs. Unsold works must be collected or return-shipped via prepaid labels or electronic invoices.
Application Requirements
Dossiers must be compiled on the gallery's website portal. Upon clearing the submission fee, artists must download the provided instructional file to complete their upload. The application requires:
- Visual Portfolio: Up to four (4) un-enhanced, high-resolution JPEG photographs of individual artworks.
- Object Identification: Title, dimensions (H x W x D in inches), exact medium, year of completion, and the proposed retail price in USD.
- Text Materials: A third-person artist biography (maximum 300 words) and a first-person artist statement (maximum 300 words).
- Administrative Records: A primary contact phone number, email address, website or social media handles, and a valid physical shipping address. An artist portrait photograph is encouraged but optional.
How to Apply?
Accept the legal submission agreement on the digital store node, pay the $35 entry fee, open the downloadable instruction file, populate the text fields within the word limits, and upload your high-resolution images.
Apply to the Art Scene West San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026.
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026
- Acceptance Notification Date: On or before August 7, 2026
- Physical Artwork Delivery Deadline: No later than August 23, 2026
- Official Opening Reception: September 5, 2026
- Exhibition Performance Window: August 24 – October 18, 2026 (A 55-day public display)
Location
United States, San Diego, California (Art Scene West).
Additional Details
The evaluation process operates through an internal jury panel that grades individual works on baseline originality, formal technique, and overall quality compared against the collective submission pool. All formal communications regarding tracking, logistics, or custom display specifications must be conducted over email via submissions@artscenewest.com.