Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls!

Centered on the Center

• Summary: “The Huntington Beach Art Center wants to see your art on our walls! Artworks are expertly installed salon-style by HBAC staff to feature each unique piece in this eclectic exhibition opening on January 25, 2025. There is no theme.”

• Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 200 artists have applied

• Location: Huntington Beach Art Center

• Exhibition Dates: 1/25/25 - 3/15/25

• Mediums: Artwork must be the artist's original print, drawing or painting, sculpture, photography, or video installation. Large or open print editions, giclées, and seasonal crafts will not be accepted for exhibition. Artwork may not include live animals or decaying organic material.

• Entry Fee: $20 for one artwork, $30 for two artworks (payment due at time of artwork delivery)

By Land and By Sea

• Summary: The Brooks Theater Gallery is looking for representational landscapes and seascapes that celebrate nature through visual storytelling.

• Deadline: 12/27/24

• Location: Brooks Theater Gallery, Oceanside

• Exhibition Dates: 1/10/25 - 2/4/25

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: $15 due at art drop off

13th Biennial Ontario Open Exhibition

• Summary: “This juried exhibition celebrates contemporary artists working in all mediums, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and connect with fellow artists.”

• Deadline: 1/31/25

• Location: Ontario Museum of History & Art

• Exhibition Dates: 5/1/25 - 7/20/25

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: $45 for one artwork, $75 for two artworks (only due if selected for exhibition)

Creative Couture Fashion Show

• Summary: “We are looking for individuals who are interested in showcasing their work, whether it’s fashion designs, any wearable art, or even a fabulous piece of clothing that has been in the closet waiting for it’s moment to shine! Creative Couture celebrates the empowering art of fashion, showcasing unique, handmade, or vintage garments. This event highlights the creativity and confidence that come with dressing up and expressing individuality.”

• Deadline: 2/1/25

• Location: Front Porch Gallery, Carlsbad

• Exhibition Date: 2/15/25

• Mediums: Wearable art

• Entry Fee: No fee

Luck of the Draw 2025

• Summary: “There is no theme for the show beyond the medium and showcasing something within or adjacent to the pop-surrealist and lowbrow genre.”

• Deadline: 3/15/25

• Location: La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles

• Exhibition Dates: 5/2/25 - 6/1/25

• Mediums: Ink, graphite, pencil, chalk, pastels and crayons

• Entry Fee: No fee

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

Upcoming SoCal Art Events

Opulent Mobility 2024 Artist Talk
12/29/24 | 1:00PM | Los Angeles Makery (Also on Zoom)

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