Proud + 2026

Proud + 2026 is sponsored by Proud Gallery. Exhibition opportunity in San Diego with cash award for selected artists in various media.

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Produced by The Studio Door, this national exhibition celebrates the unique perspectives and voices of the LGBTQ+ community through contemporary art. For nearly a decade, PROUD+ has provided a vital platform for LGBTQ+ artists to express their creativity, identity, and lived experiences.

From bold declarations of self to quiet explorations of inner worlds, this exhibition seeks to highlight the richness and diversity of LGBTQ+ life and culture. Artists are invited to submit works that reflect their own interpretations of pride, resilience, and community. We encourage artists to share their truth, amplify their voice, and contribute to the ongoing conversation around LGBTQ+ identity in the arts.

Past exhibition catalogs are no longer available online but you can find gallery walk through videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www. youtube. com/@thestudiodoor forallweknow@thestudiodoor.

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