Artist Alliance Juried Critique, October 20
Submit 3-5 artworks in any media for consideration for a public critique session, along with artist statement, portfolio website or social media account, and CV.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- due today
- Entry fee
- $15
- Location
- Oceanside, California
- Exhibition window
- Oct 20, 2026 → Oct 20, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 18, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 84" max dimension
About
Overview
Artist Alliance members are invited to submit artwork for a public critique session at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). Up to eight artists will be selected (one artwork per artist) to receive in-depth feedback from three contemporary art leaders. Non-selected artists and the general public may attend the critique as free observers and participate in a moderated Q&A.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026, 10:59 PM PST
- Notifications: On or before Friday, September 18, 2026
- Critique session: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM
- Selected artists must be able to attend in person
Eligibility
Must be a current OMA member with Artist Alliance affiliate membership add-on. Non-members may join OMA at any level and add Artist Alliance online at oma-online.org/membership, by phone at (760) 435-3724, or in person at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside CA. OMA staff and board members are not eligible for awards.
What to submit
Submit 3–5 works in any media (2D, 3D, or video). All work must be able to be presented at the critique ready for display—canvases stretched, photos and drawings framed. Include artist statement, portfolio website or social media account, and CV.
Size & presentation requirements
No larger than 84" in any direction. Artist must be able to transport artwork to the museum on the night of the critique. OMA provides standard presentation easels for 2D work and pedestals/platforms for 3D work. Artwork cannot be wall-installed. Unframed works on paper, unstretched canvases, or non-rigid works cannot be displayed; materials must self-support on an easel or pedestal.
Fees
- $15 to submit (minimum 3 entries, maximum 5 entries)
- Scholarships available—contact [email protected]
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 760-435-3731
- Technical support: CaFÉ (submission platform)
Additional opportunities
Artists may also participate in four free Artist Alliance Quarterly Critiques in 2026: February 17, May 26, August 25, and November 17.
- Entry fee
- $15 to submit minimum three (3) entries, maximum five (5) entries. Scholarships available.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Theme
- A public critique session where selected artists receive in-depth, constructive feedback from three contemporary art leaders on their work.
- Eligibility
- Must be a current OMA member with Artist Alliance affiliate membership add-on; staff and board members are not eligible for awards.
- Audience
- Artists looking to advance their practice; observers welcome to attend for free.
- Size & format
- No larger than 84" in any direction.
- Also worth noting
- No larger than 84" in any direction.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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