CALL FOR ART: “Presence & Place” at Unscripted Spaces Showroom - San Diego Art Directory
Submit original artwork in any visual medium for a juried exhibition in a high-end interior design showroom, with works selected to engage with contemporary architecture and design.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- $22
- Award
- 90% of artwork sales retained by artist
- Location
- Unscripted Spaces, La Jolla Village, 7730 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Exhibition window
- Oct 2, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Sep 10, 2026
About
Overview
A juried exhibition by San Diego Art Directory at Unscripted Spaces, a high-end interior design showroom in La Jolla Village, curated by Erin Page. Presence & Place explores the relationship between contemporary art, architecture, and interior design. Rather than complementing décor, selected works will stand as compelling artistic statements that transform how a room is experienced. Throughout the six-month exhibition, participating artists will present their work to collectors, interior designers, architects, and design professionals.
What We're Looking For
The curator will be looking for work that demonstrates a strong visual presence, excellence in craftsmanship, material sensitivity and thoughtful composition, originality and artistic integrity, and the ability to engage in dialogue with contemporary architecture and design.
Eligibility
- Reside in San Diego County
- Submit original artwork in any visual medium (painting, sculpture, photography, textile, ceramics, mixed media, installation)
- Provide wall-mounted work that is wired and ready to hang
- Coordinate installation with curatorial team for oversized works, when applicable
- Both emerging and established artists welcome
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Selected Artists Announced: September 10, 2026
- Confirmation Window: September 10-20, 2026
- Opening Reception: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: October 2026 through March 2027
Entry Fees
- $22 for up to two pieces
- $35 for up to four pieces
Sales & Commission
Artists retain 90% of artwork sales. The remaining 10% supports the programs of San Diego Art Directory.
How to Enter
Register and pay your entry fee through Eventbrite. After completing your registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Artist Intake Form. Upload images of your artwork and provide your artist details through this form. If you don't see the email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder. Contact [email protected] for assistance.
Location
Unscripted Spaces, La Jolla Village, 7730 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Installation and artwork pickup dates will be provided to selected artists.
- Award
- 90% of artwork sales retained by artist
- Entry fee
- $22 for up to two pieces; $35 for up to four pieces
- Entries per artist
- Up to 4
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 10% on sales
- Theme
- Presence & Place explores the relationship between contemporary art, architecture, and interior design, inviting artists to create work that stands as a compelling artistic statement in conversation with light, scale, material, and space within a thoughtfully designed environment.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must reside in San Diego County and submit original artwork in any visual medium.
- Audience
- Emerging and established artists; collectors, interior designers, architects, and design professionals
- Contact
- [email protected]
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