Point of Hue - 12th Annual National Art Show
Submit up to 6 original artworks in eligible media (acrylic, oils, watercolor, drawing, photography, assemblage, collage, encaustic, mixed media, fiber art, or 3D sculpture) for a themed national juried show celebrating color.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 39 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $1,000
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Exhibition window
- Nov 7, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 28, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 72" max dimension
About
Overview
Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th, a contemporary art center in San Diego, California, invites U.S. artists to submit original works for "Point of Hue," the 12th annual national art show. The exhibition celebrates the power, emotion, and endless possibilities of color—bold and vibrant or subtle and restrained—across all genres and mediums.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:59 PM Pacific
- Notification of results: Friday, September 28, 2026
- Artwork must be postmarked and shipped by: October 7, 2026 (received no later than October 19)
- Hand-delivered work accepted: September 28–October 19 during business hours
- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4pm–7pm
- Exhibition dates: November 7–December 4, 2026
- Hand-pick up begins: December 4, 2026
- Unsold artwork return shipping begins: December 9, 2026
Eligibility & Media
Open to U.S. artists. All submissions must be original works of art and ready for sale. Eligible mediums include acrylic, oils, watercolor, drawing, photography, assemblage, collage, encaustic, mixed media, fiber art, and 3D art that fits on an 18" x 18" pedestal. The show does not accept jewelry, video, film, performance art, installations, digital art, reproductions, or AI art.
Size Requirements
Minimum size: 10". Maximum size: 72". Three-dimensional art must fit on an 18" x 18" pedestal.
Submission Details
- Submit 1–6 original artworks (one image per entry uploaded online via CaFÉ™)
- All artwork must be identified on the back with: Artist Name, City, State, Title, Media, Dimensions (height x width x depth; frame dimensions not required), and Price
- All entries must be ready-to-hang with two D-rings and soft strand wire; eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not acceptable
- High-value artwork (over $3,000) should be insured before shipping
Entry Fees
- $40 for the first entry
- $5 for each additional image (1 work = $40, 2 works = $45, 3 works = $50, 4 works = $55, 5 works = $60, 6 works = $65)
- Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit but cover the cost of hosting a national show
Awards & Prizes
- Best in Show (featured on the cover of the catalog)
- First Place (double page spread in the catalog)
- Juror's Choice (double page spread in the catalog)
- Honorable Mention (double page spread in the catalog)
Sales & Commission
All artwork is for sale. If a piece sells, Ashton Gallery receives 50% commission. All sales are handled by Ashton Gallery. All artwork must remain in the show until closing. Unsold artwork return shipping begins December 9, 2026.
Contact & Resources
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 619-894-9009
- Website: arton30th.com
- Instagram: @arton30th (classes & artist calls) and @ashtonartgallery (gallery exhibits & art sales)
- Gallery closure: December 18–January 3 for annual Winter Break
- Award
- $1,000 in cash prizes; Best in Show (featured on catalog cover), First Place (double page spread), Juror's Choice (double page spread), and Honorable Mention (double page spread).
- Entry fee
- $40 for the first entry and $5 for each additional image (1 work = $40, 2 works = $45, 3 works = $50, 4 works = $55, 5 works = $60, 6 works = $65).
- Entries per artist
- Up to 6
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 50% on sales
- Theme
- Point of Hue celebrates the power, emotion, and endless possibilities of color in art. Whether bold and vibrant or subtle and restrained, hue shapes mood, tells stories, and colors the way we see the world.
- Eligibility
- Open to U.S. artists; original works must be for sale.
- Audience
- U.S. artists
- Size & format
- Minimum size: 10" and Maximum size: 72"
- Also worth noting
- Minimum size: 10" and Maximum size: 72"
- Contact
- [email protected]
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