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Upcoming
Exhibition

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 Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad Village entitled “More Than Words”.

Selected by Front Porch Program Director Andrea Woolley and Program Manager Jean Keane, this exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit abstract or figurative work that depicts the written word in any alphabet or language, including musical notes. Artwork may be accompanied by a short story, song, or poem if desired (max 150 words), which will be represented on the artwork wall label.

Jurors Andrea Woolley and Jean Keane 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 possible to include every excellent and worthy artwork submitted.

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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 Front Porch 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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A man in a pink shirt reads from a paper at a microphone, with sign above reading 'Finding Your Senses: Adaptation Ability,' while a woman in black signs in ASL beside him. Audience members, including a person with a colorful headscarf and a person in a wheelchair, watch in an art gallery with vibrant landscape paintings.

How Our Shows Work

We use a combination of open calls for art, curated invitations, and community collaborations. Some exhibitions are juried by a panel, while others are curated by gallery staff or guest curators based on a theme or concept. Please read below for more details about how we work with artists.

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FAQs

  • Yes. Most exhibitions include work that is available for sale. Sales are managed by Gallery staff, and we handle payments and coordinate pick-up with the buyer after the show ends.

  • The Gallery retains a standard commission (typically around 40%) on all sold artwork. The exact terms are outlined in the artist agreement for each show and help support future programming and exhibitions.

  • We use a combination of open calls for art, curated invitations, and community collaborations. Some exhibitions are juried by a panel, while others are curated by Gallery staff or guest curators based on a theme or concept.

  • Visit our For Artists page for current calls for art, proposal guidelines, and submission deadlines. You can also sign up for our email list to receive notifications.

  • Yes! We love showcasing emerging voices alongside established artists. If your work reflects our themes of creativity, community, or connection, we encourage you to apply—no gallery experience required.

  • Often, yes. We host receptions, artist talks, and workshops as part of many exhibitions. These events are a great opportunity to share your story and connect with the public and fellow artists.

  • We occasionally invite exhibiting or local artists to lead workshops. If you're interested, feel free to mention it in your application or reach out with a proposal.