Calls For Art 2/2/25

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Brittany Taylor
February 02, 2025

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Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

If hyperlink does not open on your device copy and paste the following link into your URL bar: artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14585

  • Summary: “Dorado 806 invites you to submit artwork on the theme of California Dreaming. This show will open during LA Art Week, offering a platform to showcase the depth, the natural beauty, and the strong community of California, as we come together to reflect and rebuild in the wake of recent challenges. We are also committed to giving back—a portion of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Grief and Hope, a mutual aid nonprofit supporting those impacted by the fires. We will also be releasing a limited-release series of prints with 100% of profits going to artists affected by the fires.”

  • Deadline: 2/7/25

  • Location: Dorado 806, Santa Monica

  • Exhibition Dates: 2/21/25 - 3/5/25

  • Mediums: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Sculpture

  • Entry Fee: $35 for up to 3 pieces

  • Summary: “We invite artists to submit work that celebrates Santa Clarita's rich Western heritage, capturing the spirit, adventure, and legacy of the Old West. From rugged landscapes and cowboy culture to historic landmarks and Western-inspired storytelling, this exhibit will honor the vibrant history that defines our community.”

  • Deadline: 2/14/25

  • Location: Santa Clarita City Hall, Valencia

  • Exhibition Dates: 3/6/25 - 5/14/25

  • Mediums: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed-media

  • Entry Fee: No fee

  • Summary: “The exhibit is in conjunction with the 14th Annual Artastic Art Festival and Scholarship Competition. Chosen artists will have approximately 10'x10' space within the Mary Paxon Art Gallery in the City of Norwalk.”

  • Deadline: 2/21/25

  • Location: Mary Paxon Art Gallery, Norwalk

  • Exhibition Date: 3/14/25

  • Mediums: All

  • Entry Fee: No fee

If hyperlink does not open on your device copy and paste the following link into your URL bar: artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14829

  • Summary: “The Say What?! Open Call invites submissions of artwork that includes words, phrases, letters, numbers, etc. We want to see what you have to say! Let your creativity shine.”

  • Deadline: 2/23/25

  • Location: Covet Art Gallery, South Oceanside

  • Exhibition Dates: 3/15/25 - 4/5/25

  • Mediums: All

  • Entry Fee: $25

  • Summary: “This exhibition invites artists to explore and interpret the theme of what they hold dear—whether it’s an object, a place, loved ones, a memory, a cherished artwork, or a personal concept. In light of the recent LA Fire, which has impacted many in profound ways, this exhibition encourages reflection on what truly matters to you.”

  • Deadline: 2/23/25

  • Location: SubTerra Gallery at The Los Angeles Makery

  • Exhibition Dates: 3/7/25 - 3/30/25

  • Mediums: Image-based artwork, including all genres of photography, video, and visual arts

  • Entry Fee: $25

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

Upcoming SoCal Art Events

Burbank Creatives Collective
2/2/25 | 2:00PM - 5:00PM | Salit Conservatory, Burbank

Crushes Art Show & Zine Fest
2/8/25 | 12:00PM - 6:00PM | Center For the Arts Eagle Rock, Los Angeles

Dame Tequila “The Royal We” Opening Show
2/8/25 | 8:00PM | Los Angeles Center For Digital Art

Take a Break
2/8/25 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM | South Gate Museum

SGV Art Fair 
2/15/25 | 1:00PM - 6:00PM | Common Corners Brewing, Walnut

Creative Couture Fashion Show
2/15/25 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Front Porch Gallery, Carlsbad

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