1st Annual Open Juried Exhibition

West Portal Gallery invites artists residing in the San Francisco Bay Area to submit artwork for consideration in our 1st Annual Open Juried Exhibition. This exhibition will showcase the depth and diversity of creative practice in our region and celebrate the role of art in community life. Works will be juried by volunteer members of Azgour Art Group, a community of artists dedicated to education, mentorship, and artistic growth. Selected works will be professionally presented in salon style in the gallery, accompanied by an opening reception, live music, and refreshments.

The exhibition is open to artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties), Central Valley (Sacramento, Yolo, and San Joaquin counties), and Central Coast (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties). Artists must be 18 years or older. All media and styles are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, printmaking, fiber, and digital art. Artwork must be original and created within the last three years.

Entry fee is $40 for up to 3 pieces, with $10 for each additional piece (maximum of 10 images per artist). Artists must submit 1-10 images and an artist statement (max 1000 characters). Exhibition dates are February 6 - March 6, 2026, with an opening reception on February 13, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. All artworks must be dropped off and picked up in person - shipping is not accommodated.