The Next Big Thing 2020

Studio Channel Islands invites artists to submit their most recent breakthrough pieces for The Next Big Thing 2020 exhibition. All media and styles are welcome, including 2D/3D works, video, film, performance, sound, and installation art. All submissions must be the artist's original work. The exhibition is international and open to both members and non-members.

Entry fee is $45 for non-members and $35 for members with coupon code. Submissions must include 1-6 total work samples (images and/or videos). The juror is Leah Ollman, a visual arts writer for the Los Angeles Times, Art in America, and numerous other publications.

Awards: The juror will select three works for cash prizes: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100. Exhibition dates are August 1 - September 12, 2020. Artist notification is July 17, with artwork drop-off on July 28 (9am-6pm). The opening reception is August 1, 4pm-6pm, with winners announced at 4:45pm. Pickup day is September 15, 9am-6:30pm. The gallery will remain open for the duration of the exhibition unless otherwise mandated by local or state government or if the risk to public safety becomes too great.