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ABOUT THE SHOW

From pop culture legends to sacred monuments, timeless brands to everyday objects that shaped society—icons define so much of who we are, what we value, and what endures through the generations. Icons: Art for the Ages invites artists to explore the symbols, figures, emblems, places and trends that have left their mark on our collective consciousness. 

This international exhibition calls on artists’ creative powers to visually immortalize the influence icons have on our society, and the thoughts they spur within us. Whether inspired by historical or fictional figures, cultural movements, or physical wonders of the world, we welcome your unique background and creative interpretation of what it means to be “iconic.”

All mediums are accepted—painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and beyond. Selected works will be exhibited both in-person at the Art Scene West Gallery in Seaport Village of San Diego, California, and online on our website and social media platforms. 

This is a great opportunity for both emerging and established artists to promote their artwork in a professional gallery as part of a themed exhibition, in a popular tourist destination. In addition, the acceptance rate of our exhibitions are becoming less than 50%, adding to its appeal for any artist C.V..

Exhibition Details:

  • Exhibition Dates: June 8th - August 2nd (55 Days).

  • Entries: Artists may enter up to 4 different works, or a total of 4 images, per submission. Each entry is juried individually. Multiple submissions are allowed. 

  • Selection Criteria: Artworks are juried according to their originality, overall quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme, as determined by the images submitted, compared to all other submissions. 

  • Size Limits:

  • 2D works: Maximum 36” on the longest side. Larger works may be considered with an additional fee if accepted.

  • 3D / Sculpture: Maximum 16” (H) × 8” (W) × 8” (D); maximum weight 45 lbs.

  • Art Scene West will remit 60% of the sales commission to the artist and withhold 40% for gallery expenses. 

Eligibility

  • Open to artists 18+ worldwide.

  • All submissions must be original works created by the artist and available for sale. 

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: May 14th, 2026.

  • Notification of Acceptance: between May 14th - 16th.

  • Artwork Deliver: no later than June 5th ( 18 days from notification.)

  • Opening Reception: June 13th, 2026 at Art Scene West Gallery. 

Gallery Location:

Fees:

There is a $35 Submission Fee to thoroughly review the artist's work and biography. For artists who are selected into the exhibition, the Participation Fee is $100. This helps cover the costs of promoting the exhibition, handling and curating the artwork inside the gallery, uploading the artist’s content onto our website and social media channels, and daily operations of the gallery. Artists are responsible for shipping and return-shipping fees.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Artists must meet and accept the requirements below as outlined by Art Scene West. 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

Artists are encouraged to send images of the highest quality that will best represent their artwork to both the gallery and its patrons. The images submitted for review will be the same used on the Art Scene West website if selected. 

  • Maximum 4 images per submission. 

  • Only clear and accurate images of an artwork will be considered.

  • Artwork containing nudity, profanity, or vulgarity will not be accepted. 

ARTWORK INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and on the labels inside our gallery. 

  • Title of Artwork

  • Dimensions in inches (height x width x depth)

  • Medium

  • Year Completed

  • Proposed asking price in USD

Artist Information Requirements

The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and social media handles if selected.

  • Artist bio (3rd person, 300 words max)

  • Artist statement (1st person, 300 words max)

  • Artist photo (encouraged, not required)

  • Social media links (if applicable)

  • Website (if applicable)

  • City and State of residence and/or Country of Origin

Other Artist Information Requirements

Art Scene West requests a reliable communication method to contact artists we are interested in representing. We will use this information in the case of sales, shipping, or any other matters requiring fast communication. 

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Shipping Address

Eligibility Criteria

  • All works of art must be an original creation of the submitting/participating artist and must be available for sale. 

  • Artists must be at least 18 years of age. 

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