09 November 2025 — 20 December 2025

7th Stockton Art League Regional Juried Exhibition at the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery

Exhibition Dates: November 8 – December 19, 2025

This is an open regional juried exhibition featuring over $1,000 in cash awards and additional awards of distinction

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. based artists working in  fine art media, excluding video and installation art.    

About the Exhibition:

The 7th Stockton Art League Juried Exhibition celebrates artistic excellence and community creativity at the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. This exhibition continues our tradition of providing opportunities for artists across the region and beyond to showcase their work in a professional setting. As a nonprofit 501(c)3, the Stockton Art League is committed to supporting the arts through education, exhibitions, and community engagement.

Exhibition Location: 

The Elsie May Goodwin Gallery, home of the Stockton Art League, is a cornerstone of Stockton’s historic Miracle Mile. With 2,400 square feet of gallery space, it provides a welcoming venue for juried exhibitions, member shows, and community programs. Since opening in 2001, the Goodwin Gallery has showcased the work of hundreds of regional artists and introduced the public to diverse visual art forms. As a nonprofit, artist-led space, it reflects the Stockton Art League’s long legacy (founded in 1936) of fostering creativity, sustaining local artists, and making the visual arts accessible to the wider community.

JUROR

Jan Marlese, 

Gallery Director, LH Horton Jr Gallery (San Joaquin Delta College)

Bio:
Jan Marlese has served as the Gallery Director at LH Horton Jr Gallery since 2002, where she curates and manages exhibitions that highlight regional, national, and international artists. She has over 25 years of experience in arts administration, curatorial practice, and community arts development. Under her leadership, the Horton Gallery has become a hub for innovative contemporary art in San Joaquin County, supporting emerging and established artists alike. Jan’s work emphasizes cultural inclusivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing art as a catalyst for dialogue and education.

Through the leadership of Marlese, the LH Horton Jr Gallery at San Joaquin Delta College has become a vital force in shaping the cultural landscape of San Joaquin County. Under her direction, the gallery presents professionally curated exhibitions, artist talks, and community programs that provide a platform for both regional and national artists, enriching the local arts ecosystem. The Horton Gallery also fosters arts education for students, supports faculty and professional artists, and expands public access to contemporary art experiences. Its impact reaches beyond the college campus, serving as a bridge between academic and community life, and cultivating a thriving creative culture across the county.

ENTRY

CATEGORIES: 2D, 3D, Mixed Media, & Photography

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 3 pieces, $5 for additional works up to 5.

Handling Fee: None

Entry Platform: CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org)

ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:59 PM PST