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Studio ACE presents Unbound: Anything Goes, a 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.

This open-themed exhibition at ACE Gallery 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 that creativity thrives when it’s given room to roam. This exhibition 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 in celebrating the full spectrum of artistic expression. Take risks. Break your own rules. Show us what happens when you follow your curiosity, your instinct, your wild ideas. This is your invitation to be unbound because in this show, truly anything goes.

This exhibition will be juried by members of the Studio ACE Artist Council and a special guest juror (to be announced). Additionally, three exhibiting artists from the Unbound: Anything Goes exhibition will be chosen to be showcased in their own group show at ACE Gallery in 2026!

About ACE Gallery and Studio ACE: 
ACE Gallery, part of Studio ACE, is an intimate exhibition space established in early 2024 to support the nonprofit’s arts programming. 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 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).

Application Requirements

Submission Details: 

ACE Gallery welcomes submissions of artworks in an array of media. See parameters below; for artwork in a medium not listed, please contact gallery@studioace.org before applying.

Submissions may include but are not limited to:

• Paintings/Drawings
• Limited Edition Prints
• Mixed Media
• Photography
• Digital Art
• Sculpture

Special Notes:

• All 2-D artworks must measure no more than 20 inches in any direction, not including frame; framed artwork must measure a total of no more than 24 inches in any direction.
• Sculpture work must fit on a pedestal with a size limitation of no more than 14 inches wide, 14 inches deep, and 20 inches high.
• Artwork requiring electrical connections cannot be accommodated.
• Any artwork that will be shipped must weigh less than 35 pounds including packaging.
• All artwork must arrive ready to install (ready to hang or display).
• Work requiring special handling is to be installed & removed by the artist.
• No accepted work may be substituted or exchanged for any reason.
• Work must be original to the artist and must be for sale.
• The split for all artwork sales is 60% to the artist and 40% to ACE Gallery.
• The artwork sale price listed by the artist when applying is the FINAL sale price and may not be changed after acceptance.
• All artwork details listed on the application are final and cannot be changed after acceptance (size, medium, sale price, etc.)
• Artist bio and/or brief information on artwork with photo is encouraged for Gallery Bio Book, when accepted. Please provide an 8 ½ x 11 PDF emailed to gallery@studioace.org or dropped off with artwork or shipped with artwork.

Important Dates: 

• Submissions Open: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Midnight (PST)
• Emailed Notification of Accepted Work: Friday, August 22, 2025
• Artwork Drop-off: Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13, 2025 (11:00am–2:00pm)
• Exhibition Dates: Monday, September 15 – Friday, October 24, 2025
• Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2025 (5:00–7:00 pm)
• Artwork Pick-up: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (11:00am–2:00pm)
• Artwork Shipping: Monday, October 27, 2025 (the week of)

Delivery or Shipping of Accepted Artwork: 

Accepted works can be either dropped off at the gallery or shipped at the artist's expense. See the following instructions and delivery schedules. 

In-person Artwork Drop-off: 

• All hand-delivered works will be dropped at ACE Gallery:
  • 3861 Mission Ave #B3, Oceanside, CA 92058
• Hand delivered artwork will be accepted on the following dates/times: ∙
  • Friday, September 12, 2025, from 11:00am – 2:00pm
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Shipped Artwork:

• All shipped works will be shipped at the cost of the artist to:
  • Studio ACE, ℅ U-post Packing and Shipping Center, 3784 Mission Ave, UNIT 148, Oceanside, CA 92058

Shipped Artwork Must:

• Arrive by 4:00pm on Friday, September 12, 2025.
• Be insured for its full value.
• Be packed in a sturdy shipping box using materials that can be easily reused for return shipment.
• Include a prepaid return shipping label with barcode (UPS or FedEx) OR the artist must ensure a label is provided to ACE Gallery by the conclusion of the exhibition (see artwork return instructions below).

Pick-up and Return of Artwork:

Important Note: ACE Gallery does NOT have art storage. Unless other arrangements have been made, a late pick-up fee of $10 per day will be charged to the artist for:

• All artwork not picked up during the designated pick-up date/time.
• All artwork to be shipped back to the artist for which a return shipping label is not provided to ACE Gallery by the conclusion of the exhibition.

In-person Artwork Pick-up: 

• At ACE Gallery, Saturday, October 25, from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Shipped Artwork Return:

• Artwork will be shipped back to artists throughout the week following the conclusion of the exhibition (the week of Monday, October 27, 2025).
• Artists must provide a prepaid shipping label with a barcode (UPS or FedEx) for return shipment by the conclusion of the exhibition to ensure safe return of the work.

Eligibility Criteria

Entry Fees: 

• $25 for up to three (3) submissions.
• Additional submissions are welcome at a cost of $10 per image.
• Artists are encouraged to submit as many images as desired.