Artists of all styles and mediums are encouraged to submit to our 2nd annual juried art competition for the opportunity to display their artwork before the eyes of a vast and diverse audience. Selected pieces will be displayed on our gallery walls for 35 days during peak travel months in the Seaport Village of San Diego. Artworks will be judged by acclaimed career artist, Christopher Paluso, a San Diego native with a nationwide presence spanning over the decades. Cash prizes will be rewarded to the finalists and accolades will accompany their artworks during the exhibition.

PRIZES:

1. 1ST PLACE – $200
2. 2ND PLACE – $150
3. 3RD PLACE – $100
4. HONORABLE MENTION – $50
5. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – $50
6. RISING STAR – $50

DETAILS:

•  All 2D, hanging artwork should not exceed 36” on its longest side, or an additional fee will be required if the piece is invited to participate. 
• Sculptures must not be larger than 16” high x 8” wide x 8” deep, and must not exceed 45 lbs in weight.
• Artworks will be selected based on their overall quality, understanding, and originality portrayed in their photos. 
• 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 artworks published and promoted throughout our social media handles and website.
• The in-gallery exhibition will be live from August 11th – September 15th, 2025. (35 days)
• The Award Ceremony and Reception will be hosted on August 16th.

TIMELINE:

1. The Submission deadline is July 18th, 2025
2. Selected Artists will be notified by July 22nd. 
3. Selected artworks should be delivered to Art Scene West by August 10th. 
4. The Award Ceremony and Reception will be hosted on August 16th.
5. Unsold artwork can be retrieved or will be sent back beginning September 16th, 2025.

GALLERY LOCATION: 

Art Scene West, 803 W Harbor Drive, suite E1-E, San Diego 92101.

FEES:

There is a $35 submission fee to thoroughly review the artist’s work and biography. For artists who are selected into the exhibition, there is a participation fee of $100 to be part of the competition and gallery exhibition. This helps cover the costs of promoting the exhibition, handling and curating the artwork inside the gallery, and uploading the artist’s content onto our website and social media channels. Artists are responsible for shipping and return-shipping fees.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Artists must meet and accept the requirements below as outlined by Art Scene West. 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

Artists are encouraged to send images that will best represent the quality of their artwork to both the Art Scene West curators and its patrons. The images submitted for review will be the same used on the Art Scene West website if selected. 

• Maximum 3 images of the artwork.
• Only clear and accurate images of an artwork will be considered.

ARTWORK INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and on the labels inside our gallery. 

• Title of Artwork
• Dimensions in inches (height x width)
• Medium
• Proposed asking price in USD

Artist Information 

The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and social media handles.

• Artist bio (3rd person, 300 words max)
• Artist statement (1st person, 300 words max)
• Artist photo (encouraged, not required)
• Social media links 
• Website 
• City and State of residence and/or Country of Origin

Other Artist Information Requirements

Art Scene West requests a reliable communication method to contact artists we are interested in representing. 

• Email address
• Phone number

Eligibility Criteria

• All 2D and 3D artwork styles, mediums, subject matter, and genres are welcomed to submit. 
• This is an International Open Call. 
• All works of art must be an original creation of the participating artist.
• All works of art must be available for sale.