Point of Hue - 12th Annual National Art Show

Point of Hue invites artists from across the country to explore the power, emotion, and endless possibilities of color. Bold and vibrant or subtle and restrained, hue has the ability to shape mood, tell stories, and color the way we see the world. 

Whether abstract, realism, or anything in between, all genres and mediums are welcome. Show us how you use color to express your artistic style….and where point of hue leads you!

EXTENDED DEADLINE:

Friday, September 18th by 10:59pm pacific

Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th, a contemporary art center and gallery in San Diego, California, would like to invite U.S. artists to submit original works of art for “Point of Hue”, our 12th annual national art show. 

Point of Hue invites artists from across the country to explore the power, emotion, and endless possibilities of color. Bold and vibrant or subtle and restrained, hue has the ability to shape mood, tell stories, and color the way we see the world. 

Whether abstract, realism, or anything in between, all genres and mediums are welcome. Show us how you use color to express your artistic style….and where point of hue leads you!

Awards & Prizes

We will be awarding $1,000 in cash prizes!

Selected works will be published in the Ashton Gallery full-color exhibition catalog, that will be available for purchase online.

Three awards and two honorable mentions will be given by the juror:

Best in Show  (featured on the cover of the catalog)

First Place (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Juror's Choice (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Honorable Mention (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)

Juror

Daniel Foster, 30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California 

Exhibition Dates

November 7, 2026 - December 4, 2026 

Opening Reception

Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 4pm-7pm

NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION - September 18

Completed entry information, including images of artwork, must be submitted online with CaFÉ TM before 10:59 PM pacific on Friday, September 18, 2026 to be considered by juror. (That's 1:59 AM eastern, 12:59 AM central, and 11:59 PM mountain)

Entry Fees

Payment of $40 is for the first entry and $5 for each additional image (1 work = $40, 2 works = $45, 3 works = $50, 4 works = $55, 5 works = $60, and 6 works = $65). Upload one image per entry, up to 6 pieces total. Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit, but cover the cost of hosting a national show.

Notification

You will be notified of the juror's decision via email by end of day on Monday, September 28, 2026.

 Important Dates (Summary)

*   9/18/2026         Deadline for entry

*   9/28/2026         Notification of results

*   10/7/2026         Must be postmarked and shipped out by this date; we need shipped art no later than October 19

*   9/28–10/19       Hand-delivered work accepted during business hours

*   11/7/2026         Opening reception 4pm-7pm

*   12/4/2026         Exhibition ends

*   12/4/2026         Hand-pick up during regular business hours begins

*   12/9/2026        Unsold artwork return shipping begins & will be completed before winter break

•    12/18–1/3        Closed for annual Winter Break

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Application Requirements

CaFÉ TM Submission Process

CaFÉ’s FAQs / Help Guide

Identification of Artwork

All artwork must be identified on the back with the following information clearly printed (proof thoroughly as we copy and paste this information for accepted art in the catalog): 

Artist Name, City, State

Title of Artwork 

Media (please only use main categories - i.e. drawing, photography, acrylic, etc.)

Dimensions (height x width x depth of artwork; frame dimensions not required)

Price (all art is for sale)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Categories / Mediums Accepted

Acrylic, oils, watercolor, drawing, photography, assemblage, collage, encaustic, mixed media, fiber art, and 3D art that fits on an 18" x 18" pedestal. This exhibit does not accept jewelry, video, film, performance art, installations, digital art, reproductions, or AI art.
 

Minimum size: 10" and Maximum size: 72".

Submissions must be the artist's original work and be for sale.

It is recommended that artworks high in value (over $3000) be insured before shipping.

NOTE: Artists will upload only one image per entry. 

All Entries Must Be For Sale

If your piece sells, Ashton Gallery receives the industry standard of 50% commission. All sales are handled by Ashton Gallery. All artwork must remain in show until closing.

 All Entries Must Be Ready-to-Hang

Art MUST be wired and ready-to-hang. Our gallery utilizes a wire hanging system that requires two D-rings on the back of your work. We recommend these D-rings HERE and Soft Strand No.5 wire HERE. Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable.