Studio 55 Martinez is excited to invite you to submit to exhibit your works at the gallery.

“Summertime” is an opportunity for you to display your interpretation of art that depicts the summertime. Artists are encouraged to interpret “summertime” broadly through color, movement, atmosphere, or narrative - capturing everything from saturated sunsets and childhood nostalgia to the sensory details of heat, water, and light. The exhibition celebrates the many ways summer shapes our lives, inviting work that reflects its vibrancy, memory, and mood. Show will be juried by Jill Landau. 

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all emerging and established artists of the Bay Area.

Medium: painting, drawing, printmaking, watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage, ink, pencil, mixed media, digital art, photography, fiber and textile art, and sculpture.

Submission guidelines:

a. Artist may submit up to 3 pieces of artwork in any medium ($20 flat fee)

b. Digital submissions must be high-resolution PNG, JPEG, or TIFF files, well-lit, clear photos or scans.

 

Dates & deadlines:

a. Submission deadline September 6th, 2026

b. Approval/decline notices will be sent out on September 8th, 2026

c. Drop off on or before September 15th, 2026 

d. Show will be on exhibit from September 18th - November 13th, 2026

d. Opening Reception Friday, September 18th, 2026  5:30pm - 7 pm combined with Martinez Chamber or Commerce Networking Mixer 

e. Pick up starts November 13th, 2026 during gallery or Build-Tek Martinez hours.

 

Fees & sales agreement:

a. Non-refundable $20 submission flat fee

b. 25% commission (to gallery) upon sale of artwork.

c. 75% of art sales to artist, paid by check, or third party wire-transfer (venmo or paypal) at the end of the exhibition

 

Work must be “installation ready”: 

a. Work must be framed or gallery-wrapped and ready for hanging

b. Flat D-ring, hardware, or wire must not be visible.

c. Work must be ready to hang with a wire or D-ring. If that's not possible, please contact the gallery to discuss alternative hanging options.

d. Work must be clean and the frames in good condition

e. Unframed canvas and panels must have gallery-wrapped sides with no staples visible.

 

The Artist's homeowner's or renter's insurance should cover any possible damage or loss to the artwork while it is outside the home. Please check the policy to insure any damage to artwork will be covered.

Studio 55 Martinez reserves the right to use images of art for marketing purposes.

Artists are invited to attend the reception and invite family and friends. Studio 55 will provide beverages for the reception. Artists should promote the exhibition and reception on their social media and via word of mouth. Artists can pick up flyers for the show to distribute.

 

Please email gallery@studio55martinez.com with any questions you might have!