60th annual cain national

The CAIN National Show is an open-theme, all -media annual exhibition of contemporary artists across the country, curated by a guest juror of national stature. Resulting Purchase Awards have built an impressive Permanent Collection at Del Mar College.

This year's 60th show runs February 13, 2026, with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. and closes April 17, 2026. Accepted artwork is displayed in the distinctive Joseph A. Cain Memorial Gallery.