Artists Won Medals at Beyond the Real Exhibit
The Beyond the Real exhibition at the Esco Arts Grand Avenue Gallery recently awarded local artists for their digital works.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Fine Art
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Ryan Fergison and Jill Fergison took home top honors at the Beyond the Real exhibition, which features diverse mediums in Escondido. The award ceremony also recognized Debbie Prince and Alice Malloy Change for their artistic contributions.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights local creative talent in Escondido by showcasing a variety of digital art and photography. These awards provide recognition for artists who have contributed to the local community for three decades.
The Esco Arts Grand Avenue Gallery is located at 121 West Grand Ave. and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission for all visitors.
The players
Ryan Fergison
He received the Gold Medal for his digital photo art piece titled Floating River.
Jill Fergison
She earned the Bronze Medal for her digital photo art entry titled Acid Rain.
Debbie Prince
She was awarded the Silver Medal for her digital art piece titled Torrey Pine.
Alice Malloy Change
She received the People's Choice Award for her work titled Wicked Roosterfish.
Patrick Brown
He served as the guest juror responsible for selecting the award winners at the exhibition.
The details
The Beyond the Real exhibition displays a curated collection of paintings, sculptures, and digital art pieces. Guest juror Patrick Brown oversaw the selection process that resulted in medals for photography and digital art.
Timeline
The exhibition opening and award ceremony occurred on October 10, 2026.
The exhibition Beyond the Real concludes on November 6, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The Beyond the Real exhibition follows the established trajectory of regional art showcases that prioritize local creative contributions. This event underscores the ongoing importance of community-based galleries in fostering engagement between artists and the public.
Residents can visit the gallery during operating hours to view the award-winning pieces for free. The exhibition remains open to the public through the start of November.
The takeaway
Supporting local galleries allows residents to engage directly with the regional art scene. Visitors are encouraged to attend before the exhibition concludes in November.
What happens next
The Beyond the Real exhibition is scheduled to close on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local displays, visit Escondido Fine Art.
More information
View full details and scheduling on the Esco Arts exhibition information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Escondido Times-Advocate - The hometown newspaper of Escondido, California.
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