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Calls For Art 7/28
Brittany Taylor
July 28, 2024
Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls!
Newly Added:
Deadline: 8/1/24 or once spots have been filled
Location: Three Door Studios, Bakersfield
Exhibition Dates: 10/1/24 - 10/31/24
Summary: “All artwork will be ink and ink inspired. Ink in it's basic definition means: A pigmented liquid or paste. Each artist will be given a word to create in their preferred style. This can be as monochrome or colorful as desired. Artistic representations of your word are desired. Option to do live art and and/or have an artist booth will be available to add on to those who have been accepted.”
Mediums: All mediums acceptable, that includes the use of ink to create the work.
Entry Fee: $35
Deadline: 8/15/24
Location: Warner Springs
Exhibition Dates: 9/7/24 - 9/8/24
Summary: “WSAG is looking for art of all media, themes, and content that is suitable for an audience of all ages as part of their Wine & Art Trail event. Submissions will be reviewed by the Guild's Application Committee and judged on the basis of skill, craftsmanship, imagination, and authenticity. WSAG will not be taking a commission of sales.”
Mediums: All
Participation Fee: $20 for WSAG members; $50 for non-members
Deadline: 8/16/24
Location: Newport Beach Civic Center
Exhibition Dates: 9/14/24
Summary: “The Newport Beach Arts Foundation invites artists and artisans to apply to participate in Art in the Park. Featuring more than 120 artists and attracting more than 1,800 visitors.”
Mediums: All
Participation Fee: $150 - $276 depending on vendor space size
Deadline: 8/18/24
Location: Covet Art Gallery, South Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 9/7/24 - 9/21/24
Summary: “This is an Open Call for all artwork with a nature theme. This can be a literal or a loose interpretation. The artwork will be judged based on creativity, originality, quality of work, composition, and overall artistic ability.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: 9/2/24
Location: Laguna Beach City Hall
Exhibition Dates: 9/21/24 - 11/15/24
Summary: Open to all Orange County artists 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and executed within the past two (2) years.
Mediums: Two-dimensional art works measuring no more than 48”(h) x 36”(w) framed
Entry Fee: $25
Previously Listed Calls That Are Still Open:
Deadline: 7/28/24
Location: Covet Art Gallery, South Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 8/17/24 - 8/31/24
Summary: “With an open format the choice is yours—select and submit the art you like best for consideration in this Juried Group Show. We are open to all possibilities! The artwork will be judged based on creativity, originality, quality of work, composition, and overall artistic ability.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: 7/29/24
Location: First Floor Gallery, Santa Clarita City Hall
Exhibition Dates: 9/19/24 - 1/8/25
Summary: “We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the natural world around us. Artwork should highlight the intricate hues, textures, and forms that define our planets landscapes and ecosystems.”
Mediums: All. Artists working with video, projection, or performers must provide their own equipment.
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 7/30/24
Location: Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn, San Diego
Exhibition Dates: 9/14/24 - 10/28/24
Summary: “Mental Wellness for Artists (MWA) is excited to announce its call for artists for its signature exhibition, Light in Darkness, at Expressive Arts at 32nd & Thorn! Friends with mental health conditions, mental illness, mental disorders, neurodivergence, or neurotypical brains are encouraged to apply! All themes are welcome. We would like to showcase one or more of your 2- or 3-dimensional works along with their accompanying stories. Artists must be based in San Diego County".
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 7/31/24
Location: Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach
Exhibition Dates: 9/5/24 - 9/30/24
Summary: “This is an Open Theme/All Media Exhibition. All artists who submit to this show will be accepted and have at least one of their submitted works posted and promoted on our website. A select number of artists will be selected to send their work to the gallery for the in-person exhibition at our brick and mortar gallery in Laguna Beach, California.”
Mediums: Acrylic, Airbrush, Bronze, Ceramic, Charcoal, Collage, Color Pencil, Computer Art, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drawings, Encaustic, Fiber Arts, Glass Art, Graphite, Gouache, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Pastel, Pen and Ink, Photo Assemblage, Printmaking, Sculpture, Traditional Photography, Video, or Watercolor
Entry Fee: $31
Deadline: 7/31/24
Location: Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro
Exhibition Dates: 9/14/24 - 12/9/24
Summary: “Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) and SUPERCOLLIDER are looking for innovative artworks and projects that embody the spirit of experimentation across and beyond conventional frameworks. Whether it’s through bio art, digital media, architectural installations, or mixed media sculptures, show us how you experiment within your field or across disciplines to challenge and redefine the known.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
A Foot Forward: Art Knows No Boundaries- Deadline Extended
Deadline: 7/31/24
Location: C3 Gallery in the Coronado Community Center
Exhibition Dates: 9/29/24 - 1/31/25
Summary: “Join us as we take A Foot Forward: Art Knows No Boundaries into a future where inclusivity thrives and art becomes a catalyst for positive change. In this exhibition, our aim is to highlight the diverse talents of artists from Coronado, San Diego County and Tijuana, while also nurturing meaningful connections and fostering understanding across demographic boundaries.”
Mediums: Any
Entry Fee: $15
Deadline: 8/1/24
Location: Carlsbad Village Faire Plaza
Exhibition Dates: 8/10/24
Summary: Open to all artists seeking a quaint venue to sell art.
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: COAL Members- $25, Non members- $35
Deadline: 8/1/24
Location: Los Angeles Makery
Exhibition Dates: 10/3/24 - 10/27/24
Summary: “This is a call for wearable art, dipping into the world of fantasy, costume design, and fashion ideas that merge and float between art, fashion, and craftsmanship. In this show we are highlighting the artists behind the scenes.”
Mediums: Wearable art
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 8/2/24
Location: Huntington Beach Art Center
Exhibition Dates: 9/7/24 - 10/26/24
Summary: “Juried by artist-curator Marka Burns with Dorte Christjansen and Louise Ivers, Surreal 100 celebrates the centennial of surrealism, marked by the publication of the "First Surrealist Manifesto" by Andre Breton in 1924.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 8/4/24
Location: Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita
Exhibition Dates: 9/12/24 - 12/11/24
Summary: “We are calling for original artwork in any medium that investigates the essence of physicality and existence in the modern world. We are seeking artworks that explore the relationship between the body and its environment, emphasizing the significance of presence and absence. This exhibition aims to delve into themes of identity, corporeality, and the sensory experience, prompting viewers to reflect on their own presence and the impact of their physical form in the space they inhabit.”
Mediums: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, performance, and mixed-media. Artists working with video, projection, or performers must provide their own equipment.
Entry Fee: No fee
Deadline: 8/5/24
Location: Newhall Community Center, Newhall
Exhibition Dates: 9/27/24 - 12/18/24
Summary: “The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Autumn Expressions” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the season’s transient beauty. Artwork should explore autumn’s unique influence on landscapes, cultures, and personal reflections.”
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee
Joshua Tree Fiber Festival’s “Call of the Wild”
Deadline: 9/21/24 (Late deadline 9/27)
Location: Joshua Tree
Exhibition Dates: 10/12/24
Summary: “Where threads weave their magic! JTFF invites submissions for contemporary fiber related art. The objective of the exhibition is to show innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as work that includes and explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative mediums.”
Mediums: Artworks are required to incorporate textile processes. Mediums accepted include fiber based, plastic, paper, or mixed media. Work may be combined with painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, found objects, assemblage, lighting/other electric media including sound and video.
Entry Fee: Official entry fee: $35 for 3 pieces, late entry fee: $55
Interested applicants should email [email protected] to obtain entry materials.