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37th Annual Wild Life in Art exhibition & Open Call - San Diego Art Directory

Submit up to four original artworks in oil, acrylic, watercolor, scratchboard, or non-functional sculpture featuring wild creatures as the focal point for a juried wildlife exhibition.

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Deadline
31 days left
Entry fee
$45
Award
$2,500
Location
Foothills Fine Art Gallery, La Mesa, California
Exhibition window
Oct 27, 2026 → Dec 2, 2026

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About

Overview

The 37th annual Wildlife in Art exhibition is a juried show celebrating the natural world through original artwork. Juror: Chelsea Paulus, a San Diego-based wildlife artist.

Key dates

  • Call for entries: August 3 – October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT
  • Exhibition: October 27 – December 2, 2026
  • Public reception and awards presentation: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location

Foothills Fine Art Gallery, 4910 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, San Diego County, California, 91942

Media & requirements

Accepts original work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, scratchboard, and non-functional sculpture. Wild creatures must remain the absolute focal point. Photography, digital reprints, and depictions of domestic or farm animals are strictly excluded.

Entry & fees

  • Up to four entries per artist
  • $45 for the first piece

Awards

Approximately $2,500 in cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded to standout works.

How to enter

Submit entries online at the Foothills Art Association website. Review framing and wire guidelines before submitting.

Contact

Media accepted
acrylicdrawingoilphotographysculpturewatercolor
Award
Approximately $2,500 in cash and merchandise prizes
Entry fee
$45 for the first piece
Entries per artist
Up to 4
Theme
The exhibition celebrates wildlife and the natural world, requiring that wild creatures remain the absolute focal point of submitted pieces.
Eligibility
Open to all artists with original work.
Contact
[email protected]

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