Call Description

From the gentle touch of the breeze and soothing ambience of a stream, to the imposing force of oceans, mountain peaks, vast deserts and mighty storms, we are ever in the presence of nature and its profound influence over us. To give tribute to its effect, Nature’s Narrative invites artists to share their unique portrayal of the many ways the natural world inspires, nurtures, and challenges us—whether through the beauty of landscapes, the diversity of ecosystems, the resilience of wildlife, or the spiritual connections we share.  

All mediums are accepted that reflect the richness of nature’s tale, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, digital, fiber, mixed media, 3 dimensional and more. This is a great opportunity for both emerging and established artists to promote their artwork in a professional gallery as part of a themed exhibition, in a popular tourist destination. In addition, the acceptance rate of our exhibitions are becoming less than 50%, making it an appealing addition for an artist’s C.V.

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

Exhibition Dates: February 2nd - March 30th, 2026 (56 Days). 

Entries: Artists may enter up to 4 different works, or a total of 4 images, per submission. Each entry is juried individually. Multiple submissions are allowed. 

Selection Criteria: Artworks are juried according to their originality, overall quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme, as determined by the images submitted, compared to all other applications. 

Size Limits:

2D works: Maximum 30” on the longest side (including frame). Larger works will be considered with an additional fee if accepted.

3D / Sculpture: Maximum 16” (H) × 8” (W) × 8” (D); maximum weight 45 lbs.

Art Scene West will remit 60% of the sales commission to the artist and withhold 40% for gallery expenses. 

Important Dates:

Notification of Acceptance: between January 10th - 12th.

Artwork Delivery: no later than January 30th (18 days from notification.)

Opening Reception: February 7th, 2026 at Art Scene West Gallery (subject to change.) 

Gallery Location:

Seaport Village, 803 W Harbor Drive, suite E1-E, San Diego 92101.

Online at www.artscenewest.com

Fees:

There is a $25 Submission Fee to thoroughly review the artist's work and biography. For artists who are selected into the exhibition, the Participation Fee is $100. This helps make the exhibition possible, covering the expenses of promoting the exhibition, handling and curating the artwork inside the gallery, uploading the artist’s content onto our website and social media channels, and daily operations of the gallery. Artists are responsible for shipping and return-shipping fees.
 

Application Requirements

Artists must meet and accept the requirements below as outlined by Art Scene West. 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

Artists are encouraged to send images of the highest quality that will best represent their artwork to both the gallery and its patrons. The images submitted for review will be the same used on the Art Scene West website if selected. 

• Maximum 4 images per submission. Images can be of the same or of different artworks.
• Only clear and accurate images of an artwork will be considered.
• Artwork containing nudity, profanity, or vulgarity will not be accepted.

ARTWORK INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and on the labels inside our gallery. 

• Title of Artwork
• Dimensions in inches (height x width x depth)
• Medium
• Year Completed
• Updated Price in USD

ARTIST INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

• The information you provide here will be used on our gallery website and social media handles if selected.
• Artist bio (3rd person, 300 words max)
• Artist statement (1st person, 300 words max)
• Artist photo (encouraged, not required)
• Social media links (if applicable)
• Website (if applicable)
• City and State of residence and/or Country of Origin

OTHER ARTIST INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Art Scene West requests a reliable communication method to contact artists we are interested in representing. We will use this information in the case of sales, shipping, or any other matters requiring fast communication. 

• Email address
• Phone number
• Shipping Address

Eligibility Criteria

• All works of art must be an original creation of the submitting/participating artist and must be available for sale.
• Artists must be at least 18 years of age.
• Artwork must have been created in the past 5 years.
• Artwork must be an original or limited print.