San Francisco
Art Fair 2026

San Francisco Juried Art Competition 2026

The San Francisco Art Fair is one of the most comprehensive art events in the United States, and one of the most happening art showcases of the Bay Area, California. The fair known for its contemporary take on art, invites artworks across mediums like painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. For artists in India and abroad, this is a golden gateway – to show artworks on a global stage, connect with diverse audiences, and engage with evolving art trends beyond local boundaries. The city of San Francisco, celebrated for its thriving street art and a unique cultural landscape will bring together artists, leading galleries, and curators at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion this 2026, from April 16-19. It’s time to immerse in San Francisco art events and unveil contemporary creativity at its best.

Join the Esteemed San Francisco Art Exhibition with TERAVARNA: Enrol in the San Francisco Juried Art Competition 2026

TERAVARNA announces its participation in the San Francisco Art Fair 2026, to showcase and experience contemporary art at its best. The fair celebrates the artsy spirit of the California Bay Area that offers a dynamic platform for globally-acclaimed galleries, collectors, and independent artists worldwide. So, if you wish to share your exceptional skills and artistic vision on a bigger platform, it’s a perfect stage and time to do it!

To represent talents like you in the San Francisco art events, TERAVARNA has launched San Francisco Juried Art Competition 2026, so that winning artworks will be displayed for FREE on this grand fair of America. The call is now open.

Submit your best of works, and let your creations shine at the thriving exhibition at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, from April 16–19, 2026.

We invite works in any medium, and style – just grab this moment and the competition deadline.

Eligibility

Open to artists aged 18 years and above.

For artists who cannot make it to the San Francisco art exhibition 2026 in person, and would like to opt for digital representation, their artworks will be displayed on a large TV monitor along with other physical works of art.

So, grab your creative tools and start making masterpieces—get selected by the jury, and be represented by TERAVARNA at a vibrant American art showcase in California!

Awards and Prizes

Here, you will have a perfect opportunity to display your creativity to a congregation of more than 85 world-renowned galleries, thousands of visitors, art collectors and artists, in a high-profile exhibition setting.

More than just a free showcase of the winning works from the San Francisco Juried Art Competition, it will open new horizons for emerging creators to experience a vibrant tapestry of art & culture of the Bay Area, California.

There will be local press and media to cover the four-day event, connecting artists with the global creative community and boosting sales at the San Francisco art exhibition.

Mediums

For impressive exhibits in San Francisco, we would like to see your works in any medium you prefer, from traditional painting and sculpture to new media such as digital art, fibre art, photography, graphic design, mixed media, experimental, and installation art.

Theme

There is no such fixed theme for this juried competition for the San Francisco Juried Art Competition 2026! The theme is ‘Open’ and you can show your styles in any composition of your choice. We welcome all forms of creativity except AI art.

Deadline

The deadline for submission is: Coming Soon

Fee

We have (non-refundable) entry fees for physical and digital representation of works at the San Francisco art exhibition.

For the Physical Representation: Entry fee of ₹2,605 per artwork

For the Digital Representation: Entry fee of ₹1,348 per artwork (winning works will be showcased on a TV Monitor)

All the submitted works will be evaluated through unbiased jurying by expert jurors, and only the selected artists will receive a free showcase, whether participating physically or digitally at the esteemed fair. We invite participation from India and all over the world, to be a part of this electrifying showcase at San Francisco.

Image Submission Guidelines

1. Which file format is required for my submission?

Only JPEG or JPG files are accepted.

2. What is the file size requirement for submission?

We accept file sizes up to 2MB as preferred.

3. How should I crop my image?

Your image should be cleanly cropped, showing only the artwork.
Remove any borders, frames, backgrounds, or unnecessary elements.

4. How clear should my image be?

Ensure your image is in sharp focus, not blurry.
The artwork should be clearly visible from a front-facing view.

Disclaimer: Please note that TERAVARNA does not accept AI-generated artworks for submission

Timeline

NOW | San Francisco Juried Art Competition 2026

31st JANUARY 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Deadline for Entries

15 FEBURARY 2026

Winner Notification Starts

16 APRIL 2026

Fair Opens

19 APRIL 2026

Fair Ends

At the conclusion of the show, participating artists will have the choice to ship their unsold artworks to them or place them in our secured gallery storage facility for possible shows at future venues.

How to Apply

STEP 1:
Click on the “Showcase Your Masterpiece” button.

STEP 2:
Fill out the submission form — upload all the artworks you want to submit, then choose either “Digital” for TV monitor display or “Physical” for in-person exhibition at the San Francisco Art Fair 2026 from the dropdown.

STEP 3:
Click Submit to finalize your submission. You’ll be taken to the Checkout page.

STEP 4:
Click Proceed to Payment and complete your payment. Once successful, you’ll be redirected to a Thank You page confirming your submission.

NOTE: If you don’t see the Thank You page after payment, please contact our support team at hi@teravarna.in

Still not convinced if this San Francisco Juried Art Competition will let your works dazzle at the elite Art Exhibition in San Francisco?

Let us convince you otherwise!

TERAVARNA brings you a unique opportunity to display your rare artistry and skills before a hall full of attendees at the San Francisco Art Fair 2026.

This is a golden opportunity to show your works in one of the comprehensive art shows of America, even if you cannot make it to the fair in person! Yes, along with showing your works physically, TERAVARNA will showcase artworks digitally on a large TV monitor during the San Francisco art events, so that more artists can submit in the format that suits them best.

Join our San Francisco Juried Art Competition for jury selection, and let the chosen works steal all the gazes at the esteemed Fort Mason Festival Pavilion of San Francisco.

It is an ‘Open’ themed contest, so show your talents in conventional paintings to digital and mixed media installations — we let you explore all genres and styles for the exhibition. Just like any other competition, you’ll submit for consideration by the jury.

Visit TERAVARNA’s curated booth at the San Francisco Art Fair 2026 — a meeting ground for global visitors, creators, and serious buyers. The challenges are big, but the rewards are even bigger.

Browse TERAVARNA India website today for details on entry guidelines and submission details for this one-of-a-kind contest.

Grab the global spotlight now, for your art deserves to shine in San Francisco!

Everything You Get At TERAVARNA

24×7 online submission

Open to age groups of 18 & above

Any artwork sizes

Use any medium of your choice

Opportunity for social media promotions

Opportunity for solo and group shows for artists

Opportunity for exhibition in USA and Europe

Opportunity to sell your artwork