Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

International Women’s Day Exhibition

Summary: “Esperanza Community Housing is pleased to invite artists to submit work for an upcoming International Women’s Day exhibition centering grassroots immigrant women social leaders in the United States. Esperanza Community Housing is a social justice organization dedicated to comprehensive community development in South Los Angeles, uplifting voices that challenge inequality and celebrate resilience, dignity, and collective power. This exhibition highlights immigrant women from all ethnic backgrounds who are leading, organizing, caregiving, creating, and sustaining their communities. The exhibition honors women whose leadership often goes unseen yet remains foundational to social change. As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate immigrant women as visionaries shaping our present and future.”
Deadline: 2/23/26
Location: Esperanza Community Housing, Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 2/26/26 - 5/11/26
Mediums: All 2D artwork
Entry Fee: No fee

Shadows

Summary: “Shadows. There are none, without Light. Shadows tell of the unseen, yet of things that exist. Show us the Unseen-But-Known: the suspense that builds, the lazy, languid afternoon in long shadow, the shadow-self, veiled, or revealed to us; the secrets that await. Show us, our selves.”
Deadline: 3/8/26
Location: TAG, The Artists Gallery, Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 3/25/26 - 4/16/26
Mediums: “Artwork submissions can be in any of the following media: drawing, painting, photographs, digital art, mixed media, collage, and sculpture. No performance art or AI is accepted. For sculptures, the gallery has pedestals, which will be available on a first serve basis.”
Entry Fee: “One or two entries: $35.00 for CAL members with 2026 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.”

Fleur-ish: All Media 2026

Summary: “Chemers Gallery is seeking submissions for a floral inspired juried show. April showers bring May flowers! We are looking for the best you have to offer in all styles and all mediums. A wide variety of submissions are acceptable ranging from traditional botanical and flowers to still-life, gardens and abstracted representation. This will be our 18th exhibit in conjunction with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA).”
Deadline: 3/28/26
Location: Chemers Gallery, Tustin
Exhibition Dates: 5/2/26 - 5/16/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $40

Locally Sourced

Summary: “Barking Rabbit Art Collective invites all artists 18 and older residing in the Southern California Region to apply to our first annual open theme show, Locally Sourced.”
Deadline: 4/25/26
Location: Start Los Angeles
Exhibition Date: 5/30/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $15

To view previously listed calls that are still open click HERE.

Note From the Publisher- This newsletter serves as a curated list of exhibition opportunities for artists in Southern California. SoCal Art Opportunities is not affiliated with these opportunities and is not involved with the organization of these opportunities. For any questions concerning the opportunities listed in this newsletter, please reach out to the hosting organizations directly.