“Save the Ocean 6”

January 10 - February 6, 2026

(Reception January 10, 2026 from 4-7)

Location:

Escondido Arts Partnership Gallery 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Submission Deadline December 14, 2025 11:59PM 

All Mediums Accepted, Free submissions, 3 entrys per artist 

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Encinitas, California and was officially formed in 2013 by Robert Nichols and Mark Patterson (artist of the Surfing Madonna mosaic). Our intention is to partner with local arts groups and recognize the excellence of local artists and promote the arts through active engagement between artists and the community.

ELIGIBILITY

You may submit if you’re a California artist & your original work was made within the past 3 years.

ENTRY FEE

You may submit up to 3 pieces for FREE

GENERAL PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

We strive to protect your work. To prevent possible damage to it, artwork must be appropriately prepared for exhibition when delivered.

1. Two-dimensional work must be wired with sufficient gauge to support the weight of the work and be ready to hang. If your work requires atypical hanging, please contact the Gallery prior to delivery dates for clearance. Special hanging, display and/or lighting requirements will be at the discretion of the gallery staff. No saw-tooth hangers.
2. Installation and multiple piece works must include a simple diagram showing installation positions.
3. Accepted artwork may not be removed before the end of the exhibition.

Artwork that fails to comply with entry requirements will be disqualified.

There is a 40% commission on works in the exhibition.

LIABILITY

By submitting I acknowledge that I have read and understand the general presentation requirements of the exhibition and will abide by them. The greatest possible care will be taken in handling art works. Surfing Madonna Oceans Project and/or their agents will not be responsible for loss or damage to any artwork submitted.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR JURYING

Submission ends December 14 at 11:59AM

Artwork accepted into the show will be notified by December 18, 2025

DELIVER ACCEPTED ARTWORK TO: Escondido Arts Partnership Gallery at 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

ARTWORK DELIVERY:

Tuesday January 6, 2026

EXHIBITION DATES

January 10 - February 6, 2026

PICK UP ARTWORK

Saturday, February 7, 2026

HOURS AND LOCATION

Gallery hours: Tuesday 11:00am - 5:00PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 - 4PM

Escondido Arts Partnership Gallery at 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

PARKING

Parking available in the blocks around the Gallery or call ahead if you need assistance

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE/NON-ACCEPTANCE

Artists will be notified through email December 18, 2025

PICK UP/STORAGE OF ART WORK

Saturday February 6, 2026 between 11 - 4PM

Cathy Carey - 760-877-0869

cathy@surfingmadonna.org

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

http://www.surfingmadonna.org

 

 

User Entry Process Tutorial

Check out this user submission video to learn how to enter and upload your work to this show.