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.

Dance Surrealist:

April 10, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Saturday Reception 6 - 9 PM: April 11, 2026

Dance Surrealist brings together a new body of work by Lance Chang in which the photographed figure becomes increasingly unstable, atmospheric, and psychologically charged. Working at the threshold of photography and painting, Chang constructs images that resist stillness, allowing gesture, distortion, and light to function as carriers of emotional and spatial tension. The exhibition foregrounds the body not as a fixed subject, but as an unfolding presence—fragmented, lyrical, and in continual transformation.

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
Reception: Saturday, April 11 • 6–9 PM

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

CALL FOR ART Deadline May 9, 2026

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 • Coming Soon

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Currently Lusting After...

Available Artworks

Danne Sadler (San Diego, CA) •
Lydia Martin (Valley Center, CA) — Danne Sadler (San Diego, CA) • Lydia Martin (Valley Center, CA)

Stephanie van de Wetering (San Diego, CA)

Danne Sadler (San Diego) - glass
Lydia Martin (Valley Center, CA) - painting — Danne Sadler (San Diego) - glass Lydia Martin (Valley Center, CA) - painting

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.

Dance Surrealist:

April 10, 2026 - May 1, 2026

2026 Exhibition Calendar

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

THE CROW SHOW

DANCE SURREALIST

ARTSPECTRUM 2026

THE NATURAL WORLD

STUDIO ARTIST NIGHT

PROUD+

SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

STUDIO ARTIST NIGHT

JURIED EXHIBITION

HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Currently Lusting After...

Available Artworks

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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