Welcome Members and New Members! Come join our Monthly Shows at the Off Track Gallery and enjoy the opportunity to show your artwork to the community and your peers. It’s simple; just follow the instructions below to enter. A “Best of Show” winner walks away with a special honor, receiving a cash prize and ribbon. Take-in for the show is normally on the last Tuesday of every month (exceptions may occur; you will be notified of these in advance).
Gallery Categories of Art: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Digital Art, Mixed Media, Other Media (Pen / Ink, Graphite, etc), 3D Free standing artwork, and 3D Wall hanging artwork, Textiles, Jewelry, and Giclees (which are not judged for awards).
All Monthly Show information can also be found on the blog, which is updated frequently: https://sdagmonthlyshownews.blogspot.com/
How to Enter a Show
Step 1: Apply
Members Monthly Show
JUN Small Image Show (Open to all San Diego artists)
NOV Small Image Show (Open to all San Diego artists)
Veterans Show
Maximum of two entries per person. Art must be the creation of the artist. First come, first served. Artists will be notified when the show reaches capacity; in that case, they will get first preference for the following show. All monthly show entries must remain on display for the entire month unless sold. Sold entries may be replaced with a similar size replacement. Review the FAQ for more details on artwork pick-up timeframes.
Step 2: Pay through PAYPAL at the links below.
You will also receive the link in your submission verification email. You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay through PayPal.
Step 3: Make sure you have your Monthly Show identification tags on your artwork.
Click here (Monthly Show ID Tags) to see the PDF, and then download to your computer by clicking the small gray download box at the bottom to use the fillable PDF. Attach to your artwork.
This link is also accessible on the application form, which will return you here.
Paying for show entry
Note: Adding one of the below items to the cart will take you to the checkout page. If you need to pay for more than one item please return to this page to add additional items to the cart. You can use the checkout button at the bottom of this section to go to your cart.
Small Image Show Fees
Non-Members
Small Image Show Size 12×12, framed (up to 3 entries per person) $13.00
Members
Small Image Show Size 12×12, framed (up to 3 entries per person) $10.00
All Other Monthly Show Fees
Size up to 17.75″ (diagonally) $12.00
Size 18″ up to 32.75″ (diagonally) $17.00
Size 33″ up to 47″ (diagonally) $25.00
Job Fulfillment $10.00
If you are not considering taking an available volunteer position you can pay the fee now.
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Social Media: if you SOLD an artwork in the monthly show
If a work you entered in a monthly show was sold, email a JPG of the work, its title, and your name to socialmedia@sandieguitoartguild.com and it will be posted on the SDAG Facebook page and in its Instagram feed. Please “like” and share the posts to promote it.
Need Help? If you are unsure about the process, you can review the links below or email the Monthly Show Chair to ask for help.
Monthly Show Procedures (These are included on the Monthly Show application form as well as for review prior to completing your online application.)
Monthly Show Frequently Asked Questions
Gallery Categories of Art and Show FAQ’s
For more details email the Monthly Show Chair