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

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 • Sunday 4/12 4 PM

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Available Artworks from 2 exhibitions

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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