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Calls For Art 6/16
Brittany Taylor
June 16, 2024
Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls!
Click on the titles to learn more and apply.
Deadline: 6/27/24
Location: Techne Art Center, Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 9/7/24 - 10/5/24
Summary: “This exhibition is not themed, but you are encouraged to submit work that represents your interpretation of the title “Flora and Fauna” – either abstract or representative work that is inspired by the natural world of living and growing things. Consider natural environments, plants and/or animals, their cycles of life, death, rebirth, or their relationships with humans.”
* Artists must be current OMA member with the Artist Alliance affiliate membership. Artists who are not members of the OMA Artist Alliance but are interested in participating in this event must become members of OMA at any level with the Artist Alliance add-on affiliate membership before submitting artwork for consideration.Mediums: Any
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline: 7/8/24
Location: Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo
Exhibition Dates: 8/3/24-9/28/24
Summary: “Studio Channel Islands invites you to enter your most recent break-through pieces, the ones that have led you to the horizon of your works next evolution!”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: Non-members $55, members $35
Deadline: 7/17/24
Location: Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach
Exhibition Dates: 8/9/24-9/3/24
Summary: “We are seeking 2D artworks that capture the essence of Summer Fun. This vibrant exhibition will be featured on Artsy and across three premier venues, all within walking distance in the heart of Hermosa Beach
The Gallery of Hermosa
The Easy Reader News as part of the Easy Reader Art Show series
Made By Inch, a custom furniture showroom”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: 7/17/24
Location: North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad
Exhibition Dates: 8/4/24-9/1/24
Summary: “Open to all Artists: Apply to join our 72nd Fine Art Open Awards Annual. Juried and cash awards.”
Mediums: Oil, Acrylic, Watermedia, Mixed Media/Collage, Photography, Digital Art, (NO AI), Other Media: Includes, Pastels, Drawing/Printmaking, Sculpture/WallHanging Sculpture, and Textile. Giclee’s are accepted but not judged
Entry Fee: COAL Members: $25, Non-members: $30
Below are calls for art mentioned in last week’s newsletter that are still open!
Deadline: 6/30/24
Location: West Hollywood
Exhibition Dates: Most exhibitions remain on display for a duration of 6 months to 3 years, depending on the concept, construction, and location of the approved artwork.
Summary: “The City of West Hollywood’s Art on the Outside (AOTO) program funds the temporary display of rotating exhibitions of art at publicly accessible locations that include but are not limited to parks, traffic medians, and communal areas of City-owned facilities.”
Mediums: Artworks included in the exhibition proposal should be able to withstand the natural elements and be ready to install in a public setting.
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 6/30/24
Location: Online on the Sasse Museum of Art website as well as in print
Exhibition Dates: TBA
Summary: “This year's juried exhibit, Tree Stories, is a unique exhibition that explores the diverse narratives surrounding trees, including their cultural significance, ecological importance, and personal connections.The chosen artworks will be showcased in an online gallery on the Sasse Museum of Art website and a printed version will be offered for sale through Amazon.”
Mediums: All (excluding AI)
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline: 6/30/24
Location: Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach
Exhibition Dates: 8/1/24 - 8/29/24
Summary: “For this Call for Art, Las Laguna Art Gallery is seeking artists to provide abstract works in a variety of mediums.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $31
Deadline: Proposals due 6/30/24 (submissions of existing, in-process and/or new work are welcome)
Location: San Diego International Airport
Exhibition Dates: January 2025 - up to one year
Summary: “The exhibition is inspired by Southern California artists whose use of the natural environment and unique materials brought or developed by the region’s innovative industries led to contributions in artistic movements such as Light and Space. Mirror Mirror aims to showcase the contemporary resonance of perspective, materiality, light, and color, highlighting themes such as reflection and translucence. Up to twenty participating artists and/or organizations will be chosen for the exhibition, each will receive a stipend of $1,250.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 7/3/24
Location: Norma Hertzog Community Center, Costa Mesa
Exhibition Dates: 9/14/24 - 9/22/24
Summary: “The City of Costa Mesa invites artists across Southern California (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura) to apply to ARTventure, our Juried Art Show and event. More than 200 artworks will be accepted into the show and will be eligible for cash awards.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 7/6/24
Location: The Studio Door, San Diego
Exhibition Dates: 8/8/24 - 8/31/24
Summary: “The Studio Door is seeking artwork that represents body and sex positive visual art. The exhibition hopes to be a safe space for dialogue and discussion surrounding contemporary experiences of sex and sexuality.”
Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, and sculpture. Please note some restrictions apply to glass, stain glass, ceramics and stoneware. Oversized jewelry that can be defined as fine art is acceptable for this show.
Entry Fee: $35
Deadline: 7/7/24
Location: Covet Art Gallery, South Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 7/27/24 - 8/10/24
Summary: “The top artist submissions will receive Featured Wall Space and inclusion on Artsy for this exhibition. With an open format the choice is yours—select and submit the art you like best for consideration in this Juried Group Show.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $25