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Beacons
2025 Art Exhibits

2025 Art Exhibits

Click images below to see each exhibit's online program!

3/14/25

Theme: "DiscARTed"

6/6/25

Theme: "Color in Motion"

9/19/25

Theme: "Coastal Creations"

Coming soon!

Entry forms will be posted by July 19, 2025

NEWS RELEASE - JUNE 6, 2025 EXHIBIT

(For Immediate Release)

Carlsbad, CA (June 2025) - Nonprofit Beacons, Inc. (Beacons) is pleased to announce its second 2025 art exhibit "Color in Motion," as part of a 3-part 2025 exhibit series to showcase the works of neurodiverse artists in San Diego County who are consumers of the San Diego Regional Center. Each exhibit will be open to the public as a no-fee exhibition for artists and guests alike. 2025 Exhibits are made possible through grant funding from the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center and The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), as well as financial support of Beacons and its volunteers.

The theme for the June exhibit encourages artists to explore the use of bold colors in ways that use or suggest motion in their works. Artists may showcase and/or sell their works at the event directly to buyers commission-free!

To optimize accesss to materials and the exhibit, Beacons offers scholarships for materials and hosts free art sessions to help artists complete projects for inclusion in the open and juried exhibitions. Art sessions will provide materials and project guidance to foster completion of projects onsite at Beacons. Artists may take home their work after the exhibit.

Beacons offers a variety of art-related postsecondary options for adults with disabilities including a year-round creative and performing arts division (Studio Beacons), as well as vocational creative design training through Explorer's 2-year program and PathFinder numerous workshops ranging from 4 days to 4 months. Beacons also offers 1:1 and small group opportunities through its Voyager option in California's self-determination option.

Beacons hosted its first vocational workshop in January 2019 and now offers over 60 different workshops to support vocational exploration and training for adults with Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Programs and services are made available at no cost to participants thanks to state funding through the San Diego Regional Center.

For more information or to volunteer:

Please contact Art Committee Co-Chair:

Janet Schenker at: JSchenker@beaconsnorthcounty.com (Board President)

Important Dates for 6/6/25 Exhibit

4/1: Application posted for 6/6/25 event

5/23 (Friday) 2 - 5 pm
Free Art Session "Kinetic Art" (moving art)
Sign up!

5/30 (Friday)
Entry Form Due

6/1 (Sunday):
Art Drop off 11 am - 1 pm

6/2 (Monday):
Art Drop off 11 am - 1 pm

6/6 (Friday):
Color in Motion Exhibit!
5 - 7 pm, with light refreshments provided.

6/7 (Saturday): Artwork pick up (12 - 2 pm)

D E T A I L S

Entry Fee:
This is a no-fee public event to promote the arts for the community and artists. All works must be framed or otherwise able to be hung or set on a flat surface.

Exhibits will consist of two exhibit categories:

1. Open Category: Artist may choose to exhibit works of their choosing.

2. Juried Category Themes: Works submitted for the juried category will be judged by a panel of artists unaffiliated with Beacons for non-monetary award recognition of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

3. Best in Show: This award recognition will be awarded to the work deemed most outstanding overall, regardless of category.

Exhibit and Juried Category themes:

• 3/14/25: "DiscARTed": This category will showcase 1 art piece using recycled materials. Recycled materials must comprise at least 50% of the work.

• 6/6/25: "Color in Motion": This theme is designed to foster works that embody color and motion.

• 9/19/25: Coastal Creations: Exhibit will showcase works that embody the beauty of our coastal community.

Artist Criteria

Eligibility: Artist must be a consumer of the San Diego Regional Center to participate.
Total Artists: Approximately 30 - 60 artists will display their work. Space available on a first-come basis.
Number of works: Up to three (3) different works can be submitted for the "open" category. Additional works may be submitted if space permits in the discretion of the Art Committee and entry form requests opportunity to showcase additional works.
Original Works only: By submitting their work, artists are certifying that their works are the original work of the artist.
Sales of Works: All works may be sold at the event, but transactions are solely between the artist and buyer. Artists must be present at the event or leave contact information for buyers to reach them directly. Arts exhibits are staffed by volunteers and cannot be responsible for sales on behalf of artists, or any sales-related transactions or communications. Beacons receives no commission and no portion of any sale.

Artwork Criteria

Exhibit Ready: Works must be able to be readily hung or set on a flat surface. Beacons is not responsible for framing or preparing works for hanging. Beacons reserves the right not to exhibit works not delivered in a manner ready for hanging or presentation. If a frame is provided by Beacons, it will remain the property of Beacons and retained after the exhibit is over.
2D: Should not exceed 48" in height or width without written approval due to space considerations.
3D: May not exceed 6.5' in height without written consent by Beacons, Inc. due to safety and space considerations.

Juried Categories at Exhibits

Works submitted to juried categories will be judged for their creativity and alignment with the stated juried category theme for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place non-monetary recognition. Winners will be announced at the event.

1) 3/14/25 Exhibit "DiscARTed": Entries for juried category must consist of 50% recycled materials. Recycled materials are human-created items that would end up in trash or recycling bins after use, expiration or lack of use. Natural materials (such as rocks, branches or dirt) do not constitute recyclable materials.
Click here for online catalog for 3/14 event

2) 6/6/25 Exhibit "Color in Motion": Works for juried category consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's use of color, and actual or sense of motion in the creative work.
Click here for online Catalog for 6/6 event.

Beacons
2025 Art Exhibits

Important Dates for 6/6/25 Exhibit

D E T A I L S

Entry Fee:
This is a no-fee public event to promote the arts for the community and artists. All works must be framed or otherwise able to be hung or set on a flat surface.

Exhibits will consist of two exhibit categories:

1. Open Category: Artist may choose to exhibit works of their choosing.

2. Juried Category Themes: Works submitted for the juried category will be judged by a panel of artists unaffiliated with Beacons for non-monetary award recognition of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

3. Best in Show: This award recognition will be awarded to the work deemed most outstanding overall, regardless of category.

Exhibit and Juried Category themes:

• 3/14/25: "DiscARTed": This category will showcase 1 art piece using recycled materials. Recycled materials must comprise at least 50% of the work.

• 6/6/25: "Color in Motion": This theme is designed to foster works that embody color and motion.

• 9/19/25: Coastal Creations: Exhibit will showcase works that embody the beauty of our coastal community.

Artist Criteria

Eligibility: Artist must be a consumer of the San Diego Regional Center to participate.

Total Artists: Approximately 30 - 60 artists will display their work. Space available on a first-come basis.

Number of works: Up to three (3) different works can be submitted for the "open" category. Additional works may be submitted if space permits in the discretion of the Art Committee and entry form requests opportunity to showcase additional works.

Original Works only: By submitting their work, artists are certifying that their works are the original work of the artist.

Artwork Criteria

2D: Should not exceed 48" in height or width without written approval due to space considerations.

3D: May not exceed 6.5' in height without written consent by Beacons, Inc. due to safety and space considerations.

Juried Categories at Exhibits

2) 6/6/25 Exhibit "Color in Motion": Works for juried category consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's use of color, and actual or sense of motion in the creative work.
Click here for online Catalog for 6/6 event.

3) 9/19/25 "Coastal Creations": Works for juror consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's capturing of a coastal vibe in the work.

Questions?
Contact Art Committee co-chairs:
Janet Schenker at: Jschenker@beaconsnorthcounty.com or

Lucile Lynch at: LLynch@beaconsnorthcounty.com

Beacons 2025 Art Exhibits

Important Dates for 6/6/25 Exhibit

D E T A I L S

Entry Fee: This is a no-fee public event to promote the arts for the community and artists. All works must be framed or otherwise able to be hung or set on a flat surface. Exhibits will consist of two exhibit categories:

1. Open Category: Artist may choose to exhibit works of their choosing.

2. Juried Category Themes: Works submitted for the juried category will be judged by a panel of artists unaffiliated with Beacons for non-monetary award recognition of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

3. Best in Show: This award recognition will be awarded to the work deemed most outstanding overall, regardless of category.

Exhibit and Juried Category themes:

• 3/14/25: "DiscARTed": This category will showcase 1 art piece using recycled materials. Recycled materials must comprise at least 50% of the work.

• 6/6/25: "Color in Motion": This theme is designed to foster works that embody color and motion.

• 9/19/25: Coastal Creations: Exhibit will showcase works that embody the beauty of our coastal community. Artist Criteria

Eligibility: Artist must be a consumer of the San Diego Regional Center to participate.

Total Artists: Approximately 30 - 60 artists will display their work. Space available on a first-come basis.

Number of works: Up to three (3) different works can be submitted for the "open" category. Additional works may be submitted if space permits in the discretion of the Art Committee and entry form requests opportunity to showcase additional works.

Original Works only: By submitting their work, artists are certifying that their works are the original work of the artist.

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Artwork Criteria

2D: Should not exceed 48" in height or width without written approval due to space considerations.

3D: May not exceed 6.5' in height without written consent by Beacons, Inc. due to safety and space considerations.

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Juried Categories at Exhibits

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2) 6/6/25 Exhibit "Color in Motion": Works for juried category consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's use of color, and actual or sense of motion in the creative work. Click here for online Catalog for 6/6 event.

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3) 9/19/25 "Coastal Creations": Works for juror consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's capturing of a coastal vibe in the work.

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Questions? Contact Art Committee co-chairs: Janet Schenker at: Jschenker@beaconsnorthcounty.com or

Lucile Lynch at: LLynch@beaconsnorthcounty.com

Beacons
2025 Art Exhibits

Entry Fee:
This is a no-fee public event to promote the arts for the community and artists. All works must be framed or otherwise able to be hung or set on a flat surface.

Exhibits will consist of two exhibit categories:

• 9/19/25: Coastal Creations: Exhibit will showcase works that embody the beauty of our coastal community.

Artist Criteria

2) 6/6/25 Exhibit "Color in Motion": Works for juried category consideration will be evaluated based on the artist's use of color, and actual or sense of motion in the creative work.
Click here for online Catalog for 6/6 event.

Questions?
Contact Art Committee co-chairs:
Janet Schenker at: Jschenker@beaconsnorthcounty.com or