Point of Hue - 12th Annual National Art Show

Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th, a contemporary art center and gallery in San Diego, California, would like to invite U.S. artists to submit original works of art for “Point of Hue”, our 12th annual national art show. 

Point of Hue invites artists from across the country to explore the power, emotion, and endless possibilities of color. Bold and vibrant or subtle and restrained, hue has the ability to shape mood, tell stories, and color the way we see the world. 

Whether abstract, realism, or anything in between, all genres and mediums are welcome. Show us how you use color to express your artistic style….and where point of hue leads you!

Awards & Prizes

We will be awarding $1,000 in cash prizes!

Selected works will be published in the Ashton Gallery full-color exhibition catalog, that will be available for purchase online.

Three awards and two honorable mentions will be given by the juror:

Best in Show  (featured on the cover of the catalog)

First Place (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Juror's Choice (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Honorable Mention (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Juror

Daniel Foster, 30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California 

Exhibition Dates

November 7, 2026 - December 4, 2026 

Opening Reception

Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 4pm-7pm

Deadline for Submission

Completed entry information, including images of artwork, must be submitted online with CaFÉ TM before 10:59 PM pacific on Friday, September 11, 2026 to be considered by juror. (That's 1:59 AM eastern, 12:59 AM central, and 11:59 PM mountain)

Entry Fees

Payment of $40 is for the first entry and $5 for each additional image (1 work = $40, 2 works = $45, 3 works = $50, 4 works = $55, 5 works = $60, and 6 works = $65). Upload one image per entry, up to 6 pieces total. Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit, but cover the cost of hosting a national show.

Notification

You will be notified of the juror's decision via email by end of day on Friday, September 28, 2026.

 Important Dates (Summary)

*   9/11/2026         Deadline for entry

*   9/28/2026         Notification of results

*   10/7/2026         Must be postmarked and shipped out by this date; we need shipped art no later than October 19

*   9/28–10/19       Hand-delivered work accepted during business hours

*   11/7/2026         Opening reception 4pm-7pm

*   12/4/2026         Exhibition ends

*   12/4/2026         Hand-pick up during regular business hours begins

*   12/9/2026        Unsold artwork return shipping begins & will be completed before winter break

•    12/18–1/3        Closed for annual Winter Break

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