Your True Colors - California's Best Authentic Works

Your True Colors is a juried exhibition exploring self-acceptance and authentic expression. The theme invites artists to explore their own journey with self-acceptance, the triumphs and the pitfalls. This is a fundraising show sponsored by the Negri Foundation, with a portion of proceeds going to The Art of Autism, a 501c3 nonprofit. The exhibition runs from February 5 - March 18, 2022 at the Expression Gallery at Escondido Arts Partnership, 262 East Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.

Juror Nicholas Wilton is a professional, award-winning artist and founder of the Art2Life Creativity workshops. The exhibition is open to all artists with a practice based in California, 18 years of age or older. Eligible work includes paintings in any medium (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, chalk, mixed media, collage, etc.), any 2-D visual arts, and photography in all forms of representational and non-representational work. Entries must not exceed 72 inches vertical or 48 inches horizontal and should weigh no more than 30 lbs. All work must be hang ready with D-rings and wire.

Entry fee is $35 with a $5 media fee per additional image (up to 10 images total). Deadline is November 30, 2021 at midnight MT. Prizes include Best in Show: $500, 1st Prize: $500, 2nd Prize: $300, 3rd Prize: $150, and 3 Honorable Mentions at $30 each. Sales will be handled by the Escondido Municipal Gallery, which takes a 20% commission. Artists affiliated with The Art of Autism are eligible for a discount on entrance fees. The opening reception is February 5, 2022, 5 pm - 7:30 pm at the gallery. Mailed work must be received between January 10, 2022 and January 21, 2022 to the address provided in the acceptance letter and must be insured and properly packaged with return postage paid.