Call Description

This is a call to artists who are members of Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA)'s Artist Alliance: You are invited to submit up to 20 entries for consideration in this juried art exhibition at Woodward Contemporary in Old Town San Diego entitled “Opposite Angles”

Selected by juror Gigi Woodward, this exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit work that represents your interpretation of the title. Consider abstract or figurative work that explores contrast, tension, and unexpected perspectives, revealing how divergent viewpoints, forms, or experiences can collide, intersect, and create dynamic new visual dialogues. 

Juror Gigi Woodward will select work that she feels creates the strongest show when considering all works in context with the other works submitted. The jurors’ selections are subjective. It is not always possible to include every excellent and worthy artwork submitted.

Submissions will be accepted exclusively through the CaFÉ platform, www.callforentry.org.

Artists who are not members of the OMA Artist Alliance but are interested in participating in this exhibition must submit their membership applications for OMA with the Artist Alliance add-on before submitting artwork for consideration. Details on how to join can be found in this prospectus, or at oma-online.org/membership.

All active OMA Artist Alliance members are eligible to submit to the open call, irrespective of any affiliation with the museum. This includes OMA staff, volunteers, and board members. Please note that Museum staff and members of the board are not eligible to receive awards, if and when awards are a part of the submission opportunity (awards are not offered for the Woodward exhibition). This exhibition will be determined through blind jurying (ie. the names of submitting artists will not be shared with the juror during the jurying process).

Contact Katie Dolgov at katie@oma-online.org with questions about this submission opportunity after carefully reading the prospectus in full.

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ENTRY FEE: $25 for first submission, $10 for each thereafter. 

Scholarships are available, please contact katie@oma-online.org if you would like to be considered for a scholarship.

Thank you for being a part of OMA. Your submission fees (less CAfÉ listing fees) and membership dues go toward supporting the museum’s exhibitions and educational programming.

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LOCATION:

Woodward Contemporary Gallery, 3935 Harney St, San Diego, CA 92110

Gallery Hours: Monday—Saturday, 9:30am—4:30pm

www.woodwardcontemporary.com, 619-310-6716

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TIMELINE:

• Deadline to submit: Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:59PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) 
• Notifications of selected artworks: On or before Friday, February 20, 2026
• Art Drop Off/Delivery to Woodward Gallery: Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:00am–3:00pm
• Artwork under 48" in all dimensions may also be shipped to arrive at Oceanside Museum of Art before Monday, March 30, 2026. Please contact katie@oma-online.org if you plan to ship your artwork.
• Exhibition on view to public: April 4–April 30, 2026
• Public reception: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:00–7:00pm 

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JUROR:

Juror and Curator Gigi Woodward bio to be added soon

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SALES/COMMISSION

Artwork is required to be available for sale. NFS works will not be selected for this exhibition.

All sales will be conducted by Woodward Contemporary staff. The artist will receive 60% of the sales price. OMA appreciates a donation of a percentage of the proceeds from sales, but it is not mandatory. 20% is typical.

Sold artwork must remain with the exhibition through the end of the show.

Application Requirements

Media

• All submissions must be original works of art. No giclees or other reproductions, with exception of limited edition prints and/or photography.
• Artwork may be in any media or style.
• Artwork depicting nudity is acceptable.
• Artwork requiring special or unusual lighting, electricity, or unusual methods of installation may be accommodated on a case by case basis, and should be discussed prior to entry. Please contact katie@oma-online.org to discuss your entry.

Size

• Wall mounted two- and three-dimensional work: maximum 60” width, 60” height, including frame.
• Freestanding three-dimensional work no larger than approximately 72” in any direction.

Frames

• Works on paper and canvases .75” or less must be framed.
• Canvases of 1.5” depth or greater may be gallery wrapped.
• Edges of unframed work must be clean, finished, and/or gallery wrapped.
• If work is gallery wrapped no frame is needed.

Installation Hardware

• Two-dimensional/wall-hanging work MUST have D-rings on the back installed at equal heights on either side of the work.
• If you have questions about the installation hardware on your artwork please contact katie@oma-online.org.

Eligibility Criteria

OMA Membership with Artist Alliance add-on

Artists must be a current OMA member with the Artist Alliance affiliate membership add-on. Artists who are not members of OMA with the Artist Alliance add-on but are interested in participating in this exhibition must become members of OMA at any level and add Artist Alliance before submitting artwork for consideration. 

• Join online: Visit oma-online.org/membership. Choose any level of membership and then add Artist Alliance
• Join by phone: Call the OMA membership center at (760) 435-3724
• Join in person: Visit Oceanside Museum of Art at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside CA (please check www.oma-online.org for public hours)

Image Quality

Keep in mind, the quality of artwork photography may affect whether your artwork will be selected. Ensure your artwork is photographed in good lighting with a steady camera. Direct sunlight on a clear day is ideal if studio lighting is not available. Include the artwork image only without frame, unless the frame is an artistically defining part of the submission.