Twenty 20 Gallery
From Ordinary to Extraordinary Juried Photography Exhibition
January 16, - April 17, 2027
Show Statement –
Twenty 20 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for our upcoming juried exhibition, From Ordinary to Extraordinary.
Extraordinary photographs don't always begin with extraordinary subjects.
A familiar street. An ordinary object. A quiet moment. A face we've passed a thousand times. A landscape we've seen before. Sometimes, what makes an image remarkable isn't what was photographed, but what the photographer saw—and how they chose to reveal it.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary celebrates photography that transforms the expected into something unexpected, beautiful, thought-provoking, mysterious, humorous, or simply worth stopping to see.
We invite photographers to look beyond the obvious and show us the extraordinary hiding in plain sight.
The interpretation is yours. Your submission may be a traditional photograph, a carefully observed moment, an abstract interpretation, a creative composite, or an imaginative exploration of the everyday.
Show us something ordinary.
Show us how you see it.
Make us see it differently.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Photographers of all levels and photographic approaches are encouraged to participate. We welcome a wide range of subjects, styles, and interpretations of the theme.
What ordinary thing will you make extraordinary?
Submit your work for consideration in From Ordinary to Extraordinary, a juried exhibition at Twenty 20 Gallery.
About Twenty 20 Gallery:
Twenty 20 Gallery is an exhibition space created by Robert Pendleton MD, PhD. Robert is a retired ophthalmologist, accomplished artist, and founder of Pendleton Eye Center in Oceanside which houses the Gallery. 50-100 people visit the office each weekday, and all artworks are on display on the walls and art niches of common areas where they are in view to everyone. Images for each show can be viewed at Twenty20Gallery.com
Submission Details:
· All photographers, regardless of experience, are encouraged to submit their work.
· Each photographer may submit as many photographs as desired.
· The entry fee is $35, covering the submission of three images. Additional submissions are welcomed at a cost of $10 per image.
· Accepted works must be dropped off at the gallery. No mail in submissions will be accepted.
Important Dates:
· Entry Opening: October 5, 2026
· Entry Deadline: December 22, 2027, Midnight (PST)
· Notification of Accepted Work: December 29, 2026.
· ART DROP OFF: SATURDAY, January 16, 2027, from 10:00am-Noon
· Exhibition Dates: M-F 9am to 5pm. January 16, – April 17, 2027
· Opening Reception: Saturday January 23, 2027, from 4:00-7:00pm
· ART PICK UP: SATURDAY April 17, 2027, from 10:00am-Noon
How to Submit:
· Submissions will only be accepted through OnlineJuriedShows
· Log in and Click the yellow “Enter this show” button above to begin your submissions.
· Prepare your digital images for submission. Please ensure they are high-quality and in JPEG format with 1920 pixels on the longest side. Image files must be under 4 mb.
· Pay the entry fee securely through the OnlineJuriedShows payment system.
· Upload your digital images to onlinejuriedshows.com according to the guidelines provided.
· For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
Selection Process:
Image selection will be juried/curated by Robert Pendleton. All submitted artwork will be carefully reviewed and evaluated on artistic merit and originality. The notifications will be announced on December 29, 2027, via email through OnlineJuriedShows. Results will be available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and being captivated by your artistic view.
Note: Please ensure that you review the submission guidelines and terms and conditions before submitting your work.
Presentation:
The space at Twenty 20 Gallery consists of 9 recessed / lighted art niches 48”H x 36”W, one recessed / lighted art niche measuring 57”H x 51”W, and several open walls ranging in size from 3ft to 13 ft. Priority will be given to works that are at least 14 inches in one dimension (including frame).
Works must be framed and or mounted and “ready to hang” by attached picture hanging wire and should not weigh more than 20 pounds. “Saw-toothed” hangers or D-ring hangers will not be accepted. Artwork requiring electricity is not eligible.
Final Acceptance:
Framing and mounting must be of professional quality. Artwork not conforming to the above specifications, not in ready to hang condition with picture hanging wire, or that deviates from the previously submitted digital image will not be displayed in the gallery. Final acceptance will be determined during artwork delivery.
Sales and Commissions:
Images in the show can be reserved for purchase by patrons of the gallery at any time by leaving a deposit of not less than 50%, however, images normally cannot be removed from the gallery until the close of the show. Patrons requesting immediate purchase, however, will be accommodated, when possible, with the artist’s prior approval. Twenty 20 Gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Monies collected for sales will be paid to the artist by check after the completion of the show.
Delivery of Accepted Artwork:
Artwork must be hand-delivered to Twenty 20 Gallery located at 3637 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056. Please note, no mail in submissions will be accepted.
· All artwork must be dropped off at the Twenty Gallery: SATURDAY, January 16, 2027, BETWEEN 10AM - 12 PM. THE GALLERY WILL NOT ACCEPT HAND-DELIVERED ARTWORK AT ANY OTHER TIME. THE GALLERY WILL NOT ACCEPT MAILED ARTWORK.
Pick Up and Return of Artwork:
· All artwork must be picked up from Twenty 20 Gallery, SATURDAY April 17, 2027, from 10am – 12pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.