THE STUDIO DOOR

A contemporary art gallery and creative hub connecting artists, exhibitions and community.

⭐ The gallery and studios will be closed in honor of our country’s 250th on the 4th of July.

⭐ The Studio Artists will open the gallery for limited hours during Sunday, July 19th during Pride Weekend.

This is a place where art is made, not just shown.

Since 2014, The Studio Door has built a reputation for recurring exhibitions that artists and audiences return to year after year. Flagship programs such as The Crow Show and PROUD+ have become annual traditions, bringing together diverse artists, collectors, and the community.

These recurring exhibitions are part of a year-round program that includes artist spotlight presentations, community-based projects, and business-to-business collaborations supported by 17 on-site artist studios and art-centered experiences that extend beyond the gallery walls.

PROUD+ 2026
9th Annual National LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition
June 19 – July 31, 2026

Expanded to six weeks. Over 50 artists from across the country hanging alongside of their local counterparts together in Hillcrest's LGBTQ+ Cultural District for San Diego's largest annual exhibition of contemporary LGBTQ+ visual art. From emerging voices to established professionals, PROUD+ reflects the diversity, creativity and lived experiences of artists from across the country. Special spotlight on local artist Drub.

• PROUD+ Reception
Saturday, July 11 • 6–9 PM

• Gallery Hours
Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 6 PM

Admission is free at The Studio Door. Your artwork purchases support both artists and the gallery.

San Diego Union Tribune: 15 ways to Celebrate Pride this July in San Diego County

San Diego Pride Guide: Pride is Impossible to Miss in San Diego

The WORD San Diego: Creativity as Resistance: Why PROUD+ Matters Right Now

The Studio Door is a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Dig Into Pride

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STUDIO DOOR

HOPE is a juried exhibition of visual arts running September 25 – November 6, 2026, produced by The Studio Door.

Reception on October 17 6 - 9 PM

The world doesn't need another headline. It needs a little more optimism.

HOPE is The Studio Door's invitation to Southern California artists to create work that someone will choose to live with because it reminds them that tomorrow can be brighter than today.

Together, let's shine a light on the path forward.

What gives you hope?

Entries are now open.

Apply Now

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Working Artist Studios

Apply Now

2026 Exhibition Calendar

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

January 2 – February 13, 2026

THE CROW SHOW

February 20 – April 3, 2026

DANCE SURREALIST

Photographic Paintings by Lance Chang
April 10 – May 1, 2026

ARTSPECTRUM 2026

May 5 – June 1, 2026
Reception: Saturday, May 9 • 1–4 PM

Professional LGBTQ San Diego Artists

Collaboration with the Village Arts and Education Foundation( Balboa Park) • Gallery 21

THE NATURAL WORLD

May 8 – June 12, 2026
Reception: Saturday, May 16 • 6–9 PM

Paintings curated by Laura Green
Clay & Glass curated by Pierre Bounaud

OPEN DOORS

June 6, 2026
Special Afternoon w/Studio Artists • 1-4 PM

PROUD+

9th Annual National LGBTQ Art Exhibition

June 19 – July 31, 2026
Reception: Saturday, July 11 • 6–9 PM

In Conjunction with San Diego Pride Month

Spotlight on Drub

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

August 7 – September 18, 2026
Reception: Saturday, August 29 • 6–9 PM

OPEN DOORS

September 12, 2026
Special Afternoon w/Studio Artists • 1-4 PM

‘HOPE’

September 25 – November 6, 2026
Reception: Saturday, October 17 • 6–9 PM

Call for Art is now OPEN

HOLIDAY ART MARKET

November 13 – December 23, 2026

Special Events
• November 14 Reception
• November 28 Shop Small Saturday
• December 12 Last Minute Shoppers

Featured on the Queer Calendar, connecting audiences with LGBTQ+ arts and culture.

Currently Lusting After...

Available Artworks from 2 exhibitions

Shawn Dettenmaier • The Beauty of Thriving

Brandin Barón • Valmont (...Silver Screen)

Annika Simmons • Transella and Punk Charming (Battle Jacket & Bat)

TESTIMONIALS

The importance of having spaces like The Studio Door cannot be understated. These places have become fundamental pillars for art in San Diego, not only because of their excellent reputation, but also because of their constant push for diversity.

El Latino San Diego
"We had the pleasure of meeting the owner. What a gracious host and informative art connoisseur. He gave us the 24K tour. He loves all the artists he represents. What a wonderful experience."

2023 Patron
"As always I am impressed by your vision, business acumen and tenacity. "

Victoria Hamilton, Arts & Culture Advocate
“I appreciate your support. You are a brave curator. I feel the respect. It's why I dig your gallery.”

Larry Caveney
“There are so few venues to see LGBT+ artists from all over. It's like seeing a barometer of what's going on in the community.”

Tim Weedllun
“The Studio Door is a gem - accessible and welcoming. It's not just a gallery. Venture inside and you will find a community.”

Maurice Cassidy
"How grateful I am to have a role with PROUD+. Each of our individual efforts are slowing shifting the perimeters of what the art world understands itself to be."

Jonathan D Katz, Art Historian
"Love love love the Studio Door. Wonderful art and great people!"

Beverly Goward
“You rock! I so appreciate the level of communication and professionalism!”

Monique Parker
"You are actually implementing what so many people in the arts community say is needed, but never seem to want to take the lead in doing. Good for you! "

Alan Ziter, Retired NTC Foundation Director
"The owner stopped everything he was doing, in order to help me. Now this is real and appreciated Customer Service!"

2023 Patron
"You do everything - big and small - with such elegance, care and thoughtfulness."

Yvette Deas
Thank you for creating an environment that improves our greater San Diego community, celebrates culture and diversity, and invites endless creativity for those around you."

Photographer Peter Francis
The Studio Door will forever hold a special place in my heart; you have provided me with sanctuary to nurture & expand my artistic pursuits. Your unwavering support toward countless local artists by providing them a venue to showcase but also help them thrive thru guidance is remarkable.

Artist Dennis Dizon

CELEBRATING ARTISTRY TOGETHER

The Studio Door painting by RD Riccoboni

The Studio Door

3867 4th Ave

San Diego, CA 92103

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday. 11 AM - 6 PM.

or by appointment

Gallerist Patric Stillman

(619) 255-2867

patric@thestudiodoor.com

THE STUDIO DOOR

A contemporary art gallery and creative hub connecting artists, exhibitions and community.

This is a place where art is made, not just shown.

PROUD+ 20269th Annual National LGBTQ+ Art ExhibitionJune 19 – July 31, 2026

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STUDIO DOOR

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

2026 Exhibition Calendar

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

THE CROW SHOW

DANCE SURREALIST

ARTSPECTRUM 2026

THE NATURAL WORLD

OPEN DOORS

PROUD+

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

OPEN DOORS

‘HOPE’

HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Currently Lusting After...

Available Artworks from 2 exhibitions

The importance of having spaces like The Studio Door cannot be understated. These places have become fundamental pillars for art in San Diego, not only because of their excellent reputation, but also because of their constant push for diversity.

"We had the pleasure of meeting the owner. What a gracious host and informative art connoisseur. He gave us the 24K tour. He loves all the artists he represents. What a wonderful experience."

"As always I am impressed by your vision, business acumen and tenacity. "

“I appreciate your support. You are a brave curator. I feel the respect. It's why I dig your gallery.”

“There are so few venues to see LGBT+ artists from all over. It's like seeing a barometer of what's going on in the community.”

“The Studio Door is a gem - accessible and welcoming. It's not just a gallery. Venture inside and you will find a community.”

"How grateful I am to have a role with PROUD+. Each of our individual efforts are slowing shifting the perimeters of what the art world understands itself to be."

"Love love love the Studio Door. Wonderful art and great people!"

“You rock! I so appreciate the level of communication and professionalism!”

"You are actually implementing what so many people in the arts community say is needed, but never seem to want to take the lead in doing. Good for you! "

"The owner stopped everything he was doing, in order to help me. Now this is real and appreciated Customer Service!"

"You do everything - big and small - with such elegance, care and thoughtfulness."

Thank you for creating an environment that improves our greater San Diego community, celebrates culture and diversity, and invites endless creativity for those around you."

The Studio Door will forever hold a special place in my heart; you have provided me with sanctuary to nurture & expand my artistic pursuits. Your unwavering support toward countless local artists by providing them a venue to showcase but also help them thrive thru guidance is remarkable.

CELEBRATING ARTISTRY TOGETHER

©2026 The Studio Door. All Rights Reserved.

PROUD+ 2026
9th Annual National LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition
June 19 – July 31, 2026