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.
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.
THE NATURAL WORLD
May 8 – June 12, 2026
Southern California Professional Artists
The Studio Door Hours
Open Tues - Sat | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Reception: Saturday, May 16 • 6–9 PM
• Paintings curated by Laura Green
• Clay & Glass curated by Pierre Bounaud
Included as part of the national Craft in America: Celebrating American Craft 2026
Included as part of the national Craft in America: Celebrating American Craft 2026 and as seen in Ceramics Monthly Magazine and with Kazuki Takizawa on PBS's American at 250: Made With Love.
OPEN DOORS
June 6, 2026
This Saturday • 1–4 PM
Discover. Engage. Connect.
No reception this month as we invite the public for this special event to step inside The Studio Door for an afternoon exploring the working studios and creative practices of our own hardworking San Diego’s contemporary artists.
Open Doors invites visitors into the heart of The Studio Door’s studio community with open studios, live art talks, artist demonstrations and opportunities to connect directly with working artists in an active creative environment.
Enjoy refreshments and conversations throughout the afternoon as artists share insight into their process, inspiration and current projects.
Studio Artists:
Alexander Arshansky, Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Lance Chang, Susan Kline Chang, Trevor Copenhaver, Tommy Diethert, Laura Green, Michael Hopkins, Nicole Lovett, Crisinda Lyons, Sally Moluf Hoss, Shane Stahl, Patric Stillman, Stefan Talian, Tim Weedlun, Redin Winter and Xyryl Clark.
PROUD+ OPENING NIGHT
Poetry Book Debut & Open Mic Night
w/Steph C Author of The Value of Broken Things
Friday, June 19, 2026
6 PM – 9 PM
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 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
JURIED EXHIBITION
September 25 – November 6, 2026
Reception: Saturday, October 17 • 6–9 PM
To Be Announced
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
Caroline Blackburn
Laura Green
Kazuki Takizawa
Kathleen Kane-Murell
Pierre Bounaud
Ellen Dieter
Oscar Romo
TESTIMONIALS
CELEBRATING ARTISTRY TOGETHER
The Studio Door
3867 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday. 11 AM - 6 PM.
or by appointment