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call for artists

"baywatch"
11th anniversary + juried regional show

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Theme
Wow! Over 1 billion people in over 142 countries have seen the tv show, Baywatch!

But what do you watch at the bay? Swimmers, surfers, happy dogs, palm trees, sailboats, sunbathers, hot dogs, sunsets, ocean waves, sunbrellas, ice cream cones, martinis—the list goes on.  We all love the advent of summer. Show us what you watch and party with us as we celebrate our 11th Anniversary.​
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Eligible Art
All 2-dimensional art welcome and any 3-dimensional 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 any AI-created artwork, installations, or reproductions/giclee prints (except for photography or printmaking which utilizes limited edition prints due to the nature of the medium).

Must be for sale. Artwork labeled "NFS" will be juried out. 
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Juror
Natalie Gonzalez
Sparks Gallery 

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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 D-Rings and Soft Strand Wire No.5.

​Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable
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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 short video on YouTube about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone.

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Entering Details:
  • Entry fee for up to 2 pieces for $35.
  • Entry fee for up to 4 pieces for $45.
  • 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 6th by 4pm
  • Acceptance Notifications: Saturday, June 7th by end of day
  • Accepted Online Entries Drop Off: Monday, June 9th between 11am-2pm
  • Unaccepted Art Pickup: starts Wednesday, June 11th
  • Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14th, 4pm-7pm
  • Exhibit Dates: June 14th - July 18th
  • 60 Days to Pickup Unsold Art: Wednesday, July 23rd through Monday, September 22nd (after September 22nd, any artwork not picked up will be considered a donation to Ashton Gallery).
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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 by end of day on Saturday, June 7th.

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 Wednesday, June 11th to pick up artwork that was not accepted.

Unsold artwork must be picked up within the designated timeframe. Artists have 2 months to pickup unsold artwork: July 23rd - September 22nd. Artwork not picked up by September 22nd will be considered a donation to Ashton Gallery.

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*  Accepted online entries MUST be ready to drop-off at the gallery on Monday, June 11th between 11am-2pm.

**  Late drop offs will not be included in the show. 

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Photography / Digital Art should be printed by the deadline date due to the tight turn-around time for accepted pieces.

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Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit. Entry fees cover the cost of hosting a regional show.

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Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116  |  (619) 894-9009  |  [email protected]

"An 8,000 square foot, 2-story art center focused on community."

HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Monday–Thursday: 6pm-9pm
Most Saturdays: 10am-4pm
(reception Saturdays: only open 4pm-7pm)
See calendar page for our next opening reception date.

Cancellation & Refund Info   |   Parking Info

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"Abstract Painting" book on Amazon by owner and mentor, Kate Ashton


Art on 30th is ADA approved in all public spaces of the building with a wheelchair accessible front entrance and a handicap parking spot in our back parking lot with a ramp that leads to our wheelchair accessible back entrance. Studios on the 2nd level are privately leased and not part of our public space; artists can apply for wheelchair accessible studio spaces on the 1st floor as part of our Coworking Studios that we offer to the public for a monthly fee  with no commitment/contract (see our Rentals page for more info). 
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