Unbound 2: Anything Goes

Studio ACE presents Unbound 2: Anything Goes, the return of our popular juried exhibition celebrating creativity and expression in all its forms. Whether you work in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, or something entirely experimental, we invite you to submit the work that excites you most.

Following the enthusiastic response to last year’s inaugural exhibition, Unbound returns to ACE Gallery for a second year of fearless creativity and artistic exploration. This open-themed exhibition encourages artists to release expectations, defy boundaries, and dive fully into the joy of making. Whether you’re working in your signature style, exploring a new medium, or venturing into uncharted creative territory, we want to see what lights you up.

We believe creativity thrives when it’s given room to roam. Unbound II honors process over perfection, passion over polish, and the playful spirit that drives bold artistic exploration. We welcome confident statements, quiet reflections, unexpected juxtapositions, and everything in between.

Join us as we once again celebrate the full spectrum of artistic expression. Take risks. Break your own rules. Show us what happens when you follow your curiosity, your instincts, and your wild ideas. Whether you're returning after last year's exhibition or joining us for the first time, this is your invitation to be unbound—because in this show, truly anything goes.

About ACE Gallery and Studio ACE: 
Located in Oceanside, CA, Studio ACE was founded in 2016 by Executive Director Julia Fister and is dedicated to providing inclusive, affordable, and high-quality arts education for all ages and abilities, from toddlers to seniors, including free art programs for neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. ACE Gallery, part of Studio ACE, is an intimate exhibition space established in early 2024 to support the nonprofit’s arts programming.

ACE Gallery offers both emerging and established artists a welcoming space to share their work with the community, fostering creativity and connection. In addition, Studio ACE partners with various organizations to serve under-resourced communities and regularly participates in local fairs and festivals, offering free, family-friendly art activities tailored to each event.

Proceeds from artwork sales at ACE Gallery support both the exhibiting artists and Studio ACE’s mission to connect, inspire, and enrich lives through Arts, Community, and Education (ACE).