ABOUT THE SHOW
From a gentle breeze and ambiance of a stream to the imposing force of oceans, mountain peaks, and mighty storms, nature speaks to us in ways both subtle and profound, influencing our feelings and thoughts in dramatic ways. Nature’s Narrative invites artists to share their unique portrayal of the many ways the natural world inspires, nurtures, and challenges us—whether through the beauty of landscapes, the diversity of ecosystems, the resilience of wildlife, or the spiritual connections we have to the natural world.
All mediums that reflect the richness of nature’s tale are invited to submit, including painting, photography, sculpture, digital, fiber, mixed media, and more. Artists are encouraged to submit their unique approach in capturing their vision, by way of any style such as hyper-realism, impressionism, or reimagining nature’s voice through abstraction and symbolism. From sweeping landscapes and deliberate textures, to reflections on environmental concerns and sheer celebrations of its beauty and resilience, together, the selected works will tell a narrative inside our gallery that will connect us closer to our roots.
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 Details:
Exhibition Dates: February 2nd - March 30th, 2026 (57 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 30” 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: January 9th, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: between January 10th - 12th.
Artwork Deliver: no later than January 30th (17 days from notification.)
Opening Reception: February 7th, 2026 at Art Scene West Gallery.
Gallery Location:
Art Scene West, 803 W Harbor Drive, suite E1-E, San Diego 92101.
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.