2025-26 Artist Alliance Biennial

2025-26 ARTIST ALLIANCE BIENNIAL

NOVEMBER 22, 2025–MARCH 8, 2026

Juried by Chantel Paul, Patric Stillman, and OMA Director of Exhibitions and Collections Katie Dolgov

OMA is proud to announce the highly anticipated sixth biennial juried Artist Alliance exhibition,  a display of the amazing and abundant talent of OMA's artist members. Selections were determined by jurors Chantel Paul (Galleries and Exhibitions Coordinator, School of Art + Design, San Diego State University), Patric Stillman (Founder, The Studio Door Gallery), and Katie Dolgov (OMA Director of Exhibitions and Collections). 

Southern California’s cultural landscape is diverse and growing, which is reflected in the burgeoning talent in this exhibition. This year saw 1,361 submissions by 260 artists and the selected work is a showcase of 54 artworks from 54 of OMA’s Artist Alliance members

“The OMA Artist Alliance Biennial is a powerful reflection of our vibrant creative community—an opportunity to showcase the depth, diversity, and vision of the artists who make this region such an inspiring place for contemporary art”, shares exhibition juror and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at OMA Katie Dolgov. "The 2025–26 Artist Alliance Biennial provides a special platform for both up-and-coming and established regional artists to share their work with a wide and engaged audience."

Juror Chantel Paul's extensive experience includes roles as the ___, among others. Her expertise and keen eye for artistic talent will ensure a remarkable selection of artworks. She says, "

Juror Patric Stillman adds, " . Still man founded The Studio Door gallery in Hillcrest, San Diego in DATE. 

CELEBRATE WITH US

Exhibition Celebration Saturday, November 22, 2025

 

AWARDS

The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a solo exhibition at OMA opening in 2027. Click here to view the 2022/23 winner, Marshall Toomey!

$1,000 Grand Prize

$500 Second Place

$250 Third Place

JOIN ARTIST ALLIANCE

Artist Alliance is a membership affiliate group for artists at all skill levels, which can be added to any OMA membership, providing artist participants with opportunities for interaction, visibility, and professional growth.

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