Spreckels Gallery Exhibition "Reflections"
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Entry deadlineNov 7, 2026 · 7:59 AM
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Show opensMar 11, 2027
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Show closesAug 18, 2027
Organization:
Coronado Cultural Arts
Location
Coronado, CA
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Deadline
November 6, 2026
Exhibition
Mar 11
- Aug 18, 2027
SPRING 2027 SPRECKELS GALLERY EXHIBITION
“Reflections”
An exhibition exploring how one artist’s perspective can inspire another.
Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 Spreckels Gallery exhibition, “Reflections,” presented by the City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission at the John D. Spreckels Center.
“Reflections” is a unique exhibition that brings together two artistic perspectives by pairing original photographs with newly created 2-D artworks inspired by those photographs. Each photograph and its corresponding response artwork will be displayed together, highlighting the connection between the original image and its artistic interpretation. All artwork must have finished dimensions of 16” x 20” in vertical (portrait) orientation, creating a consistent presentation throughout the gallery.
Artists may apply to participate as a Photographer, Responding Artist, or Both.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Photographer
Photographers will submit digital images of original photographs for consideration by the exhibition jury. Selected photographs will serve as the inspiration for response artwork created by participating Responding Artists.
Selected photographs must be printed at 16" × 20" in vertical (portrait) orientation. The City of Coronado will provide consistent 16” x 20” frames for all selected photographs. Photographs will be displayed without matting.
Responding Artist
Responding Artists will submit examples of their existing artwork for jury consideration. Artists do not create their response artwork as part of the application process.
If selected, each Responding Artist will be paired with a selected photograph and, once the pairing is confirmed, will have approximately 10 weeks to create a new, original 2-D artwork with finished dimensions of 16” x 20” in vertical (portrait) orientation.
Applying for Both Roles
Artists who work in photography and another 2-D medium may apply for both roles. An artist selected for both may have a photograph included in the exhibition and may also be paired with another artist’s photograph to create a response artwork.
CREATING THE RESPONSE ARTWORK
Response artwork does not need to reproduce or directly depict the assigned photograph. Responding Artists are encouraged to interpret the photograph through their own artistic practice and may draw inspiration from its subject, color, composition, texture, mood, movement, story, sense of place, or any other element that resonates with them.
EXHIBITION FORMAT AND SELECTION
Because “Reflections” is structured around one-to-one pairings of photographs and response artworks, the exhibition may feature fewer participating artists than a typical Spreckels Gallery exhibition. The limited number of participants will support the collaborative concept and create a cohesive gallery presentation.
All applications will be reviewed through a single jury process. Selection may consider artistic quality and merit, originality, suitability for the “Reflections” concept, variety of artistic mediums and approaches, and overall exhibition balance.
Following the jury process, selected Responding Artists will be paired with selected photographs. Pairings may consider artistic approach, medium, subject matter, and potential connections between works. Selected Photographers and Responding Artists will be notified of their proposed pairing and asked to confirm their participation before the pairing is finalized. Once both participants have accepted the proposed pairing, the Responding Artist may begin creating their response artwork.
Know an artist or photographer you would like to be paired with? Email us at [email protected] with their name. Requests will be considered, but specific pairings cannot be guaranteed.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
All final exhibition artwork must:
-Measure 16” x 20” and be presented vertically (portrait orientation);
-Be original artwork;
-Be two-dimensional (2-D);
-Weigh no more than 25 pounds; and
-Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages, including young children.
Photography: The City of Coronado will provide consistent 16” x 20” frames for selected photographs to ensure a consistent exhibition presentation. Photographs will be displayed without matting.
Response artwork: Responding Artists are responsible for framing/preparing their own artwork for installation. All response artwork, including any framing, must have final exterior dimensions of 16” x 20”.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and meet the Cultural Arts Commission’s eligibility requirements for a local Coronado Artist.
All submitted artwork must be original work created by the applicant. Artwork may not be an alteration of another person’s work or assembled from a kit.
There is no fee to enter this exhibition.
EXHIBITION & RECEPTION
The exhibition will be on view at the Spreckels Gallery at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, beginning in March 2027.
Artwork intake and installation are scheduled for March 3, 2027. An opening reception will be held at the Spreckels Gallery and will be free and open to the public. The reception date and time will be provided to selected artists once confirmed.
Selected artists are responsible for the delivery and pickup of their artwork at the agreed-upon dates and times. Artists are encouraged to attend the opening reception, if possible, and to help promote the exhibition through their own networks, including family, friends, clients, contacts, websites, and social media.
ARTWORK SALES
Artwork may be offered for sale, with income from sales going directly to the artist. A 20% commission is charged on artwork sold through City-owned and operated galleries. When an artwork is sold, the artist will be invoiced by the City of Coronado for the 20% commission and will be responsible for payment to the City.
Artists are encouraged to be flexible in their pricing. Art sales are by mutual agreement between the artist and purchaser.
Artwork that is sold must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. Selected artists will be required to provide accurate information for each final exhibition artwork, including title, medium, year, price or NFS (Not for Sale), phone number, email, and website, if applicable.
PROMOTION & DOCUMENTATION
General promotion will be provided by the City of Coronado and the Cultural Arts Commission through local media outlets, the CAC website, CAC Arts Partners, and social media.
The City may photograph or otherwise document the exhibition, participating artists, and artwork for promotional, educational, and archival purposes.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 5, 2026 — Call Opens
November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. — Applications Due
November 9–13, 2026 — Jury Review
November 20, 2026 — Artists notified of their proposed pairing and asked to confirm participation. Pairings will be finalized once both artists accept, after which the Responding Artist may begin creating their response artwork.
February 12, 2027 — Finished Response Artwork Due
March 3, 2027 — Artwork Intake and Installation
The Cultural Arts Commission reserves the right to suspend or cancel any exhibit should conditions warrant such action.
For additional information, please contact:
Cortney Wright
Management Analyst
City of Coronado
619.522.7330
[email protected]
“Reflections”
An exhibition exploring how one artist’s perspective can inspire another.
Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 Spreckels Gallery exhibition, “Reflections,” presented by the City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission at the John D. Spreckels Center.
“Reflections” is a unique exhibition that brings together two artistic perspectives by pairing original photographs with newly created 2-D artworks inspired by those photographs. Each photograph and its corresponding response artwork will be displayed together, highlighting the connection between the original image and its artistic interpretation. All artwork must have finished dimensions of 16” x 20” in vertical (portrait) orientation, creating a consistent presentation throughout the gallery.
Artists may apply to participate as a Photographer, Responding Artist, or Both.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Photographer
Photographers will submit digital images of original photographs for consideration by the exhibition jury. Selected photographs will serve as the inspiration for response artwork created by participating Responding Artists.
Selected photographs must be printed at 16" × 20" in vertical (portrait) orientation. The City of Coronado will provide consistent 16” x 20” frames for all selected photographs. Photographs will be displayed without matting.
Responding Artist
Responding Artists will submit examples of their existing artwork for jury consideration. Artists do not create their response artwork as part of the application process.
If selected, each Responding Artist will be paired with a selected photograph and, once the pairing is confirmed, will have approximately 10 weeks to create a new, original 2-D artwork with finished dimensions of 16” x 20” in vertical (portrait) orientation.
Applying for Both Roles
Artists who work in photography and another 2-D medium may apply for both roles. An artist selected for both may have a photograph included in the exhibition and may also be paired with another artist’s photograph to create a response artwork.
CREATING THE RESPONSE ARTWORK
Response artwork does not need to reproduce or directly depict the assigned photograph. Responding Artists are encouraged to interpret the photograph through their own artistic practice and may draw inspiration from its subject, color, composition, texture, mood, movement, story, sense of place, or any other element that resonates with them.
EXHIBITION FORMAT AND SELECTION
Because “Reflections” is structured around one-to-one pairings of photographs and response artworks, the exhibition may feature fewer participating artists than a typical Spreckels Gallery exhibition. The limited number of participants will support the collaborative concept and create a cohesive gallery presentation.
All applications will be reviewed through a single jury process. Selection may consider artistic quality and merit, originality, suitability for the “Reflections” concept, variety of artistic mediums and approaches, and overall exhibition balance.
Following the jury process, selected Responding Artists will be paired with selected photographs. Pairings may consider artistic approach, medium, subject matter, and potential connections between works. Selected Photographers and Responding Artists will be notified of their proposed pairing and asked to confirm their participation before the pairing is finalized. Once both participants have accepted the proposed pairing, the Responding Artist may begin creating their response artwork.
Know an artist or photographer you would like to be paired with? Email us at [email protected] with their name. Requests will be considered, but specific pairings cannot be guaranteed.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
All final exhibition artwork must:
-Measure 16” x 20” and be presented vertically (portrait orientation);
-Be original artwork;
-Be two-dimensional (2-D);
-Weigh no more than 25 pounds; and
-Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages, including young children.
Photography: The City of Coronado will provide consistent 16” x 20” frames for selected photographs to ensure a consistent exhibition presentation. Photographs will be displayed without matting.
Response artwork: Responding Artists are responsible for framing/preparing their own artwork for installation. All response artwork, including any framing, must have final exterior dimensions of 16” x 20”.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and meet the Cultural Arts Commission’s eligibility requirements for a local Coronado Artist.
All submitted artwork must be original work created by the applicant. Artwork may not be an alteration of another person’s work or assembled from a kit.
There is no fee to enter this exhibition.
EXHIBITION & RECEPTION
The exhibition will be on view at the Spreckels Gallery at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, beginning in March 2027.
Artwork intake and installation are scheduled for March 3, 2027. An opening reception will be held at the Spreckels Gallery and will be free and open to the public. The reception date and time will be provided to selected artists once confirmed.
Selected artists are responsible for the delivery and pickup of their artwork at the agreed-upon dates and times. Artists are encouraged to attend the opening reception, if possible, and to help promote the exhibition through their own networks, including family, friends, clients, contacts, websites, and social media.
ARTWORK SALES
Artwork may be offered for sale, with income from sales going directly to the artist. A 20% commission is charged on artwork sold through City-owned and operated galleries. When an artwork is sold, the artist will be invoiced by the City of Coronado for the 20% commission and will be responsible for payment to the City.
Artists are encouraged to be flexible in their pricing. Art sales are by mutual agreement between the artist and purchaser.
Artwork that is sold must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. Selected artists will be required to provide accurate information for each final exhibition artwork, including title, medium, year, price or NFS (Not for Sale), phone number, email, and website, if applicable.
PROMOTION & DOCUMENTATION
General promotion will be provided by the City of Coronado and the Cultural Arts Commission through local media outlets, the CAC website, CAC Arts Partners, and social media.
The City may photograph or otherwise document the exhibition, participating artists, and artwork for promotional, educational, and archival purposes.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 5, 2026 — Call Opens
November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. — Applications Due
November 9–13, 2026 — Jury Review
November 20, 2026 — Artists notified of their proposed pairing and asked to confirm participation. Pairings will be finalized once both artists accept, after which the Responding Artist may begin creating their response artwork.
February 12, 2027 — Finished Response Artwork Due
March 3, 2027 — Artwork Intake and Installation
The Cultural Arts Commission reserves the right to suspend or cancel any exhibit should conditions warrant such action.
For additional information, please contact:
Cortney Wright
Management Analyst
City of Coronado
619.522.7330
[email protected]