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Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Made in Clay

Summary: “The Los Angeles Makery is now accepting submissions for Made in Clay, a contemporary ceramic exhibition celebrating the innovation, diversity, and artistry of clay-based practices in Los Angeles. We welcome artists working in all forms of ceramic expression—functional, sculptural, experimental, conceptual, and interdisciplinary.”
Deadline: 12/20/25
Location: Los Angeles Makery, Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/22/26
Mediums: Ceramics
Entry Fee: $25

California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Conference Art & Photo Show

Summary: “Calling all botanical artists and art lovers: the Call for Entries is now OPEN to showcase your creativity at the 2026 CNPS Conference in Riverside.”
Deadline: 12/31/25
Location: CNPS Conference, Riverside Convention Center
Exhibition Dates: 2/4/26 - 2/7/26
Mediums: 2d art
Entry Fee: No fee

Call For Exhibition Proposals: Altura Credit Union Community Gallery at The Cheech

Summary: “The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum (The Cheech) is inviting proposals to program the Altura Credit Union Community Gallery space SPRING 2026. The Community Gallery is dedicated to highlighting the work of emerging and mid-career artists with roots in the Inland Empire region. This call for proposals supports the museum’s mission, to uplift diverse artistic and cultural voices, cultivate inclusive exhibitions, collections and educational programming, engage in transformative conversations, and foster strong community connections.”
Deadline: 1/4/26
Location: Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum
Exhibition Dates: 3/28/26 - 9/13/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee

Common Threads: The Fabric of Our Community

Summary: “This exhibition seeks works that explore connection—connections between people, cultures, materials, and ideas. We welcome pieces that honor traditional craft, push the boundaries of fiber as a modern art form, or reimagine textiles in unexpected ways. Whether your work is deeply personal, abstract, conceptual, or rooted in community stories, we want to hear your voice.”
Deadline: 1/25/26
Location: Studio ACE Gallery, Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 2/21/26 - 3/27/26
Mediums: Textile and fiber art
Entry Fee: $25

4th Annual Lazarus Excellence in Watercolor

Summary: “TAG Gallery invites 18 years and over residents of the United States to submit to the 4th Annual Lazarus Excellence in Watercolor Exhibition. This call for watercolor is open to a broad variety of styles and themes accepted. Submitted and accepted artwork must be available for sale by TAG in order to be shown in this exhibition. Artists may submit Watercolor, Gouache, or Watercolor pencil artworks, at or under 52 x 52 in.”
Deadline: 1/31/26
Location: The Artists Gallery (TAG), Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 2/25/26 - 3/20/26
Mediums: Watercolor, Gouache, or Watercolor pencil artworks
Entry Fee: $40

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

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