"Personal Best"

Call for Artists We regularly host juried art exhibits in the Ashton Gallery where local artists from the San Diego area can enter and get their artwork in front of San Diego art buyers and enthusiasts. "Personal Best" Most artists have a piece of art that they consider their “best." This exhibit seeks to acknowledge each artist’s work as a deeply personal measure of growth and achievement. Show us your best!Juror:Tracie FearingPainting Instructor & Professional ArtistDeadline to Submit:Friday, September 25th by 4pmExhibit Dates:October 3rd - October 30thFeatured Artist: Kate Ashton Show Prospectus Eligibility All 2D artworks are welcome as well as any 3D 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: AI-generated artwork, digital art, art installations, reproductions, or giclee prints (except for photography or printmaking which utilizes limited edition prints due to the nature of the medium).All entries must be for sale. Artwork that is labeled "NFS" will be juried out. Preparing Your Artwork 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 with our hanging system.Artists must also include their signature or name, artwork title, size, and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank. Artwork missing this important information will be juried out. How to Submit Your Entries Step 1Register below with Eventbrite for the number of pieces you'd like to enter.Step 2Drop off your art in-person or upload your art images online. To upload your images, check your Eventbrite confirmation email for a link. Step 3Submit 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 & Artwork Pickup We will be notifying accepted entries via email the following Saturday by the end of day.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 the following Wednesday to pick up artwork that was not accepted.IMPORTANT: Artists have 60 days to pickup unsold artwork. Artwork not picked up by after 60 days will be considered a donation to Ashton Gallery. Entering Details - Entry fee for up to 2 pieces for $35.- Entry fee for up to 4 pieces for $45.- Entry fee for up to 6 pieces for $55.- 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 prefer submissions in-person vs digital).- If your piece sells, Ashton Gallery receives the industry standard of 50% commission. All sales are handled by Ashton Gallery. - All artwork must remain in the show until the closing date.* Accepted online entries MUST be ready to drop-off at the gallery on the following Monday between 11am-2pm. See important dates for specifics.** Late drop offs will not be included in the show. ​*** Photography entries should be printed by the deadline date due to the tight turn-around time for accepted online entries. Important Dates Deadline to Submit:Friday, September 25th by 4pmAcceptance Notifications:Saturday, September 26th by end of dayAccepted Online Entries Drop Off:Sunday, September 27th during special hours of 10am-12pm or Monday, September 28th between 11am-2pmUnaccepted Art Pickup:starts Wednesday, September 30thOpening Reception:Saturday, October 3rd, 4pm-7pmExhibit Dates:October 3rd - October 30thUnsold Art Pickup:starts Friday, October 30thAbandoned Art Becomes Donation to Gallery: January 2nd (we are closed for our Annual Winter Break Dec 19 - Jan 1) Tips for Digital Submissions Watch this short video on YouTube about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone. Register & Submit Art Online Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the show; they cover the cost of hosting a regional show. You May Also Like... Learn the business side of art Take a Saturday Art Workshop Rent an Art Studio Get Email Updates Get our monthly emails for artist opportunities and gallery events.