Summer Open Juried Exhibition
- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $500
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Exhibition window
- Aug 28, 2026 → Oct 1, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jul 31, 2026
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Submit up to 10 images of original artwork created within the last three years for a juried summer exhibition with monetary awards.
Overview
West Portal Gallery invites artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area to submit artwork for its Summer Open Juried Exhibition. This exhibition will highlight the depth and diversity of creative practice in the region and celebrate the role of art in community life. Works will be juried by volunteer members of Azgour Art Group and professionally presented in salon style in the gallery, accompanied by an opening reception.
Eligibility
Open to artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties). Artists must be 18 years or older. All media and styles are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, printmaking, fiber, and digital art. Artwork must be original and created within the last three years.
Key Dates
- Deadline to Apply: 07/24/26
- Notification to Artists: 07/31/26
- Artwork Dropoff: 08/21/26 – 08/25/26
- Exhibition Dates: 08/28/26 – 10/01/26
- Opening Reception: 09/11/26, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Artwork Pickup: 10/02/26 – 10/06/26
Submission Materials
Submit up to 10 images per artist. Include an artist statement (maximum 1000 characters). Each image file should include the artist name and artwork title.
Fees
- $40 for up to 3 pieces
- $10 for each additional piece
- Maximum of 10 images per artist
Awards
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $150
- 3rd Place: $100
Artwork Presentation Requirements
All work must be fitted with hangers and ready to hang. All artwork must be either framed or presented with neatly wrapped and painted sides (no exposed staples). The gallery reserves the right to remove any work that does not meet exhibition standards or that differs from the work originally accepted.
Artwork Drop-off & Pickup
- Drop-off: Friday, Aug 21: 9 AM – 3 PM; Saturday, Aug 22: 11 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, Aug 23: 11 AM – 3 PM; Monday, Aug 24: 9 AM – 3 PM; Tuesday, Aug 25: 9 AM – 3 PM
- Pickup: Friday, Oct 2: 9 AM – 3 PM; Saturday, Oct 3: 11 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, Oct 4: 11 AM – 3 PM; Monday, Oct 5: 9 AM – 3 PM; Tuesday, Oct 6: 9 AM – 3 PM
Contact
For questions, contact team@westportalgallery.com or call 415-212-9092.
- Award
- 1st Place: $250, 2nd Place: $150, 3rd Place: $100
- Entry fee
- $40 for up to 3 pieces; $10 for each additional piece (maximum 10 images per artist)
- Entries per artist
- Up to 10
- Eligibility
- Open to artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz counties), age 18 or older.
- Audience
- Artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, 18 years or older
- Contact
- team@westportalgallery.com
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