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
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
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
STUDIO ARTIST NIGHT
June 6, 2026
Special Event • 6–9 PM
PROUD+
8th 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
STUDIO ARTIST NIGHT
September 12, 2026
Special Event • 6–9 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
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 • Sunday 4/12 4 PM
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Available Artworks from 2 exhibitions
Caroline Blackburn
Laura Green
Kazuki Takizawa
Kathleen Kane-Murell
Pierre Bounaud
Ellen Dieter
Oscar Romo
Danne Sadler
Trevor Copenhaver
Carole Kuck
Tim Weedlun
Miguel Camacho-Padilla
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