Art San Diego 2016’s curatorial theme, which informed the show’s special programming, was [THRESHOLD]: Standing at the precipice of what’s yet to come. Perched on the brink of something extraordinary, expansive, and ever evolving.

This year’s programs offered audiences thought-provoking works as well as interactive opportunities. Three Art Labs—the immigration-focused and politically charged Open Walls Project, the haunting multimedia presentation Heroic Procession, and the Cabina Exuro geodesic dome recording booth—captured attendees’ attention each day at the show, as did the works of this year’s San Diego Art Prize winners, Shinpei Takeda and William Feeney. Showgoers also got a look at the work of this year’s LaunchPad Artist, Stefani Byrd, and Spotlight Artists, Jeremy Sicile-Kira, Erin Hanson, and Michael Carini.

Many of ASD’s exhibitors found great success in showing at Balboa Park this fall to over 14,000 attendees, making sales, getting commissions, and establishing relationships with new clients. Here’s a blog post highlighting some of this year’s top sales.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors for their generosity, and to everyone who attended the show. Our success was because of you! Until next year, make sure to follow Art San Diego on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes shots.

2016 Media Coverage