SAN MARCOS — For the first time since TERI Common Grounds Café opened to the public in 2021, TERI is inviting regional artists to submit their work for exhibition at the Common Grounds Gallery.
The open call for artists marks a new chapter for the nonprofit, which serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized programs.
Until now, exhibitions at Common Grounds have primarily featured artwork created by staff members. The new initiative expands opportunities for emerging and established artists to share their work with a broader audience while supporting TERI’s mission of changing the way the world views people with special needs.
Selected artists will display their work for a three-month period in the gallery space inside TERI Common Grounds Café, a social enterprise of TERI located on the grounds of TERI’s Campus of Life at 555 Deer Springs Road in San Marcos. Installations will rotate quarterly.
“The arts have always been an integral part of our programs at TERI,” said Tania Cruz, Center for the Arts Program Supervisor and Art Coordinator at TERI, who will oversee the submission process. “Opening the gallery to the wider community strengthens our vision of a campus where creativity serves as a bridge between people of all abilities.”
The ongoing open call is available to artists working in a variety of mediums. Exhibiting artists retain 100% of their sales and manage transactions directly with buyers.
There is no fee to exhibit, but artists are encouraged to make a voluntary donation in support of TERI’s transformational programs and services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Applications are now being accepted on an ongoing basis. The Common Grounds Gallery wall is 16-by-6 feet. Artists interested in displaying their work should submit an inquiry to Tania Cruz at [email protected] to receive additional details about the process. Call 760-402-0061 for additional questions.
