Since 1955 SDAI has produced the International Exhibition, a juried show drawing interest from artists all over the world. A different internationally known juror is invited each year. This exhibition is juried electronically and in person and makes available international competition to regional & international artists. Awards are presented at SDAI's Museum of the Living Artist’s annual Gala Celebration.

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JUROR Julia Marciari Alexander, Phd., History of Art, Yale University Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs, San Diego Museum of Art Internationally known lecturer/author. Educated at Yale University, New York University, and Wellesley College. Dr. Alexander is the author of numerous publications, academic papers, symposia and public lectures. She has received numerous honors and awards, including the Yale College Prize Teaching Fellowship. Dr. Alexander’s fellowships include: Theodore Rousseau Fellowship, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robert R. Wark Fellowship, Horton Hallowell Fellowship, Wellesley College, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, L’Oréal Fellowship, NYU in France.

$7,350

$2,000 (1) Grand Award
$1,000 (2) Awards for Excellence
$1,000 (1) Robi Cox Digital Fine Arts Award
$500 (1) Digital Art Guild Award
$500 (1) Hoffman Trust Award
$500 (1) John McKee Award for Figure Drawing / Painting
$250 (1) Media Service Award
$150 (2) Honorable Mention Awards
$100 (3) Merit Gift Awards