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.

Artwork by Trevor Copenhaver

ArtSpectrum 2026

May 5 – June 1, 2026

San Diego Professional LGBTQ Artists

Gallery 21 (Balboa Park) Hours
Open Daily | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Reception: Saturday, May 9 • 1–4 PM

Collaboration with the Village Arts and Education Foundation

• Produced by The Studio Door Gallery

• Curated by RD Riccoboni

Coincides with National Travel & Tourism Week in San Diego

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Artwork by Kathleen Kane-Murrell

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

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OPEN DOORS

June 6, 2026

1–94 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 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.

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
As seen in Craft in America: Celebrating American Craft 2026

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.

BEYOND GALLERY WALLS

Patric Stillman+Redin Winter

Produced by The Studio Door

2026 Episodes

How to Start an Authentic Art Collection • EP01

Time to Let Go of the “Starving Artist” Myth • EP02

Artist Online Presence - Websites • EP03

Gallery & Artist Studio Visits • EP04

Building A Body of Work • EP05 • Sunday 5/17 4 PM

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Currently Lusting After...

Available Artworks from 2 exhibitions

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.

ArtSpectrum 2026

May 5 – June 1, 2026

THE NATURAL WORLD

May 8 – June 12, 2026

OPEN DOORS

June 6, 2026

2026 Exhibition Calendar

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

THE CROW SHOW

DANCE SURREALIST

ARTSPECTRUM 2026

THE NATURAL WORLD

OPEN DOORS

PROUD+

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

OPEN DOORS

JURIED EXHIBITION

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

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