Calls For Art 12/1/24

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Brittany Taylor
December 01, 2024

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Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls!

  • Summary: “Artists! Step aboard an artistic vessel inspired by an age-old story of sanctuary and preservation—a reimagining of Noah's Ark. 

    • Choose an animal—large or small, mythical or wild

    • Make 2 pieces of art featuring this animal (12”x12” max)

    • Come hang at Dorado on Dec 11—bring your pair of artworks, and get in line. All on-theme work will be accepted and hung that night, moments before the doors open to the public. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!”

  • Deadline: 12/11/24

  • Location: Dorado 806, Santa Monica

  • Exhibition Dates: 12/11/24 - 1/11/25

  • Mediums: Artwork no larger than 12" x 12" x 12”, including 3D work

  • Entry Fee: No entry fee

  • Summary: “Forage is an adult group art show for all mediums: drawing, painting, photography, collage, sculpture, costume design, and more! We are considering up to 3 artworks per person. All artwork must fit the theme (Mushrooms) to be considered. You must be 18 years or older and local to San Diego County to apply.”

  • Deadline: 12/20/24

  • Location: Raven’s Nest Gallery (Inside The Prism and Pendulum), Escondido

  • Exhibition Dates: January 2025

  • Mediums: All

  • Entry Fee: No fee

  • Summary: “We are excited to announce our upcoming art exhibit and sale, “The New Year Show,” to showcase original artwork from local Southern California artists! We are open to artwork of all themes, genres and 2D mediums. Small 3D works (under 12-inch height) that can stand on a small pedestal will be considered. This Call for Art is open to Southern CA artists that can hand-deliver their artwork. We will not be accepting shipped artwork for this show.”

  • Deadline: 1/1/25

  • Location: Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach

  • Exhibition Dates: 1/17/25 - 2/16/25

  • Mediums: All 2d art, small 3D art under 12” in height

  • Entry Fee: $25

City of Laguna Beach Red Telephone Booth Art Installation

  • Summary: “The City of Laguna Beach is seeking design proposals for a temporary public art installation in the iconic K-6 red telephone booth on Forest Avenue. The proposed proposal and design should be imaginative, whimsical and colorful. Artist may incorporate a design or installation on the interior or exterior of the box”

  • Deadline: 1/13/25

  • Location: Forest Ave, Laguna Beach

  • Exhibition Dates: The installation will be for a period of 24 months. The proposed completed installation date is 6/13/25.

  • Mediums: Installation art

  • Entry Fee: No fee

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  • Summary: “This exhibition delves into the shadowy world of suspense, mystery, and psychological tension, intersecting with pop culture and fine art. ART NOIR draws inspiration from the dramatic aesthetics of Film Noir, the pulpy narratives of Pulp Magazines, and the eerie, mind-bending worlds of early sci-fi TV shows like The Twilight Zone. This exhibition invites artists to explore the themes of ambiguity, tension, and the unknown.”

  • Deadline: 2/28/25

  • Location: The Studio Door, San Diego

  • Exhibition Dates: 4/3/25 - 4/26/25

  • Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, and sculpture. Please note some restrictions apply to glass, stained glass, ceramics, and stoneware due to unsafe shipping practices by FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Oversized jewelry that can be defined as fine art is acceptable for this show.

  • Entry Fee: $35

To view previously listed calls that are still open head to socal-art.com/callsforart

Upcoming SoCal Art Events

Dero Christensen's "Awaiting Equilibrium" Solo Exhibition
Now - 12/4/24 | Dorado 806, Santa Monica

The Vault: An Exclusive Artistic Showcase by Obscura Collective
12/5/24 | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | 405 S Main Street, Los Angeles 90013 

Photobook Night at LACP: A Celebration of Photography Books
12/5/24 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | LACP Headquarters, Los Angeles

North Coastal Art Gallery Holiday Bazaar
12/8/24 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | Carlsbad Inn Beach resort

Ashton Gallery’s Holiday in the Gallery Mentorship Exhibition
12/14/24 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM | Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th, San Diego

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. You can also head to socal-art.com for additional resources. Don’t forget, subscribers are entitled to a feature on the Artist Spotlight page so if you want to take advantage of that please email me!

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-Brittany