Art of Pride Open Call for Art

Art of Pride is inviting artists to an Open Call for all works of art that showcases “The Moment is Now”

Meant to inspire and recognize the hope and resilience of our wonderful community during these trying times, we are inviting artists to submit and showcase any art pieces that they believe embody this theme. All media forms are accepted and the deadline to submit is December 20th, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY:

18 Years+   

Residing within San Diego County

REQUIREMENTS:

Artwork - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 ( Please do not submit more than 3 works of art) 

Each image must have the following elements in its file name:  Artist’s name, name of work REQUIRED name for file you upload: “Artists Name_Title of Artwork” example: “Alma Thomas_The Eclipse”. Improperly labeled files may be rejected. 

ENTRY FEE:  No Entry Fee.  

 

CATAGORIES ACCEPTED: Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, collage, mixed media, digital art, fiber art, ceramic and stained glass. Works must be “hangable” and delivered with the necessary mounting and/or wiring to hang on a wall. No freestanding sculptures accepted at this time. Works must be “hangable” and delivered with the necessary mounting and/or wiring to hang on a wall. No freestanding sculptures accepted at this time. 

Works should be no larger than 36" x 36" framed. If you are submitting a multiple image piece, it may exceed the size limitation, however please share a thumbnail of how it will look displayed on a wall and its total dimensions for consideration.

IMPORTANT DATES:

•    11/27/25        Call for Artists – Start Date

 

•    12/20/25        Call for Artists  – End Date at 11:59pm PST 

•    01/05/26        Artists Notification Date

•    01/13/26        Drop Off Artwork week of 1/13 through 1/16, 2025 During Office Hours

•    01/29/26        Public Opening Reception 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

•    03/13/26        Show Closes

•    03/14/26        Artwork Pick Up ( Up to one week after the show closes )

 

DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF WORK: Artwork must be delivered FRAMED and ready to hang to the San Diego Pride Office Gallery at 3620 30th Street, San Diego, CA.

Drop off times: The week of 1/13 through 1/16, 2025 During Office Hours, 9am-5pm. Shortly after the closing of the show in March, all work must be picked up at the same location. **Mailing your work is NOT an option.**

SALE OF WORK AND COMMISSIONS: Artists can sell their selected artwork for the exhibition. Art of Pride is not responsible for any transactions, deliveries, and payments to the artists. There is a 20% commission for all artworks sold at this exhibition payable to Art of Pride to continue its mission to support the San Diego LGBTQIA+ art community.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  

December 20, 2025

EXHIBITION DATES:

January 29 - March 13, 2026

Artwork, including items sold, must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 5:30pm - 8pm

This will be a curated and jurored exhibiton by Nicole Verdés (she/they) Managing Director of Lambda Archives

PRIZES: Cash (or Cash Equivalent) Prizes will be given to the top 3 artists based our guest jurors choice at the opening reception at 7:15pm. There will also be a "people's choice" award given at the reception. 

 
1st Place: $125

2nd Place: $75

3rd Place: $50

Peoples Choice Award ( voting at the reception ): $50

 
USE OF IMAGERY:

If your artwork is selected for either the exhibition, Artists grant Art of Pride permission to photograph selected artwork.  Art of Pride reserves the right to use art images for marketing and publicity without compensation.

INSURANCE AND SAFETY OF WORK:  

Effort will be taken to make sure the works are safe and protected.  However, artists should have their own insurance against loss or damage.  Release of liability forms must be signed at time of delivery of work.

 

QUESTIONS?:

Jackie Han jackie@sdpride.org

or

Aries Tjhin at aries.tjhin@sdpride.org

 

Webpage: www.sdpride.org/art

 

 

Every effort shall be taken by Art of Pride to secure and protect the Artwork to be displayed in the Sand Diego Pride office gallery. I shall however indemnify, defend and hold Art of Pride, San Diego Pride and its officers, volunteers or employees harmless from any losses or damages incurred which may arise from any damage or loss of said Artwork.

*Artists are advised to seek insurance on their work if they deem it necessary.

By Submitting this form, I hereby grant Art of Pride permission to use the image or other content submitted in their publication, including their website & internet postings.  I verify that I have the right to publish the people in the pictures and that I own the rights to have these images (or other content) distributed, published, or otherwise promoted by Art of Pride as they see fit for their publication.  I certify that this work of art is not plagiarized from another source.

I understand that the images(s) (or other content) I submit to Art of Pride may be used in their publication in print or digitally as well as on their website and other social media and internet postings.

I understand that by completing this form only allows Art of Pride to use my images (or other content) in their publication, and at no time will Art of Pride assume rights to the images (or other content) themselves, other than me allowing them the right to publish the images (or other content) submitted and should they then post pages from the publication on their website or in internet postings.

 
I understand that at no time shall I be paid, reimbursed, compensated, or given royalties, now or at any point in the future by Art of Pride unless otherwise stated in the above details. 

 
I hereby irrevocably authorize Art of Pride to copy, exhibit, publish or distribute these images (or other content) in their publication for purposes of publicizing Art of Pride in their publication, website or internet postings or for any other lawful purpose. I are also give the right for Art of Pride to make any necessary edits (i.e. crop/resize .....) to fit the publication.

 
I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Art of Pride from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on the behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

I affirm that all given statements to the Art of Pride are true. As the provider, I also understand that submissions of content, or completion of release, is not a guarantee of publication. If my work is published, it is the duty of the provider (and not Art of Pride) to notify all involved parties of their involvement in the final product.