Calls For Art 8/11

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Brittany Taylor
August 11, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hi everyone! In last week’s newsletter I mentioned that I was working on a website that will feature more resources for Southern California artists beyond the calls for art included in this newsletter and I’m excited to say it’s now live! As of right now you can find calls for art, events, and artist spotlights but that is just the beginning. There will be plenty more to come over the next few weeks. If there are any resources in particular you’d like to see included please feel free to let me know. Don’t forget, subscribers are entitled to a feature on the artist spotlight page so if that’s something you’re interested in please email me. Additionally, if you’re a subscriber and your art is being exhibited somewhere and you’d like to get the word out I’d be happy to promote it on the site for free.

Here’s a link to check it out: www.socal-art.com

More to come soon!

-Brittany

Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls!

  • Deadline: TODAY 8/11/24

  • Location: Betsy Leuke Creative Arts Center, Burbank

  • Exhibition Dates: 9/6/24 - 9/26/24

  • Summary: “Water is almost everywhere: above the Earth in the air and clouds, on the surface of the Earth in rivers, oceans, ice, plants, and in living organisms. This is a very inclusive and thought-provoking theme which should allow you flexibility to show us your most creative work!”

  • Mediums: Drawing, painting, photographs, digital art, mixed media, collage, and sculpture

  • Entry Fee: One or two entries: $35.00 for CAL members with 2024 dues fully paid, and $55.00 for non-CAL members. The $20.00 surcharge for non-members is a one-time offer that gives the new artist membership into CAL at a discount. All entrants may enter additional artwork for $5.00 per piece for up to 5 entries.

  • Deadline: 8/16/24

  • Location: Great Park Palm Court and Hangar 244, Irvine

  • Exhibition Dates: 11/9/24

  • Summary: “This flagship juried event will feature 100 talented local artists showcasing unique handmade gifts for purchase including holiday décor, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more. Vendors can request indoor or outdoor booth placement; booth spaces are 10 x 10 feet”

  • Mediums: Any

  • Entry Fee: $135

  • Deadline: 8/16/24

  • Location: Great Park Palm Court and Hangar 244, Irvine

  • Exhibition Dates: 12/7/24 - 12/8/24

  • Summary: “The Holiday Market will take place entirely indoors in Hangar 244, December 7, from 3 to 8 p.m., and December 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a curated selection of 28 vendors whose handmade offerings span jewelry, ceramics, folk-crafts, clothing, and more. This event is integrated into the City of Irvine’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony in the Palm Court Arts Complex on Saturday, December 8, and the annual Holidayz Pop-Up event on Sunday, December 8.”

  • Mediums: Any

  • Entry Fee: $135

  • Deadline: 8/30/24

  • Location: Art Share L.A. 

  • Exhibition Dates: TBA

  • Summary: “Taking an arts-centered community approach to improvements and enhancements to the built environment, the Gate Mural Project seeks to commission an artist to produce a public art mural on Art Share LA’s public-facing gate. This program provides an opportunity for emerging artists to take a step into public art murals.This project will provide support and public exposure for local artists, while also providing a new mural for the benefit of the immediate community, highlighting the role of artists in the Arts District through this public art commission.”

  • Mediums: Mural

  • Entry Fee: No fee. Selected muralists will receive a stipend of $1250 to cover materials and labor.

  • Deadline: 8/31/24

  • Location: Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles

  • Exhibition Dates: 10/5/24 - 11/3/24

  • Summary: “Important elections are on the horizon, with critical domestic and international implications. Activist art is a powerful tool with a long and varied history. Just consider, as one example, the impact of Picasso’s “Guernica.” For this call we ask you to explore the themes of peace, unity, political identity, diversity of opinion, and productive democratic discourse.”

  • Mediums: All

  • Entry Fee: All entrants must be current members of the Arroyo Arts Collective to submit work. To become a member visit the membership enrollment page HERE. You can use Paypal or provide your name, address, email, and phone number, and a check for $25 and mail to The Arroyo Arts Collective, PO Box 50835, York Station, Highland Park CA 90050. Membership dues support this and future programming.

  • Deadline: 8/31/24

  • Location: Los Angeles Makery

  • Exhibition Dates: 12/5/24 - 12/29/24

  • Summary: “Please share your art that re-imagines disability as opulent and powerful. We challenge you to imagine a world where disability, mobility, and access are not merely functional, but opulent.” Opulent Mobility is co-curated by A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler.

  • Mediums: All

  • Entry Fee: $20 flat fee to cover administrative costs but you may get in touch with event organizers if the fee causes hardship.

More opportunities heading your way next week! In the meantime, feel free to forward this to another busy artist who needs to get their work out there.

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-Brittany