Calls For Art 3/23/25

Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

9th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Watercolor Art Show

• Summary: “Open to all subject matters using transparent watercolors. Work may be completed en plein air or in studio; however, the top 1st Place award will be awarded to the “Best Plein Air Painting. Open to all LPAPA Signature, Artist and Student Members in good standing through the end of the show date. If accepted, submitting Non-Member Artists will be required to join as an Artist or Student Member prior to the show opening.”

• Deadline: 3/24/25

• Location: LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach

• Exhibition Dates: 5/1/25 - 6/2/25

• Mediums: Watercolor

• Entry Fee: $40.00 for up to 2 painting images

Alice: Illustrating Wonderland

• Summary: “We invite artists of all ages to reimagine the whimsy and wonder of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale. Choose a character or scene that inspires you—from the Mad Hatter’s tea party to Alice’s encounter with the Queen of Hearts—and craft your own two-dimensional masterpiece. Winners will receive prizes, and at least 10 pieces from each age category will be featured in the exhibit alongside 160 beautifully illustrated editions of the book. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and become part of Wonderland’s artistic legacy!”

• Deadline: 3/31/25

• Location: Coronado Public Library

• Exhibition Dates: 5/19/25 - 8/31/25

• Mediums: Accepted mediums include traditional (pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.), digital art, mixed media and must be two dimensional.

• Entry Fee: No fee

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Childhood Memories

• Summary: “The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. This exhibition explores the themes of nostalgia, innocence, and imagination, inviting artists to reflect on the moments that shaped their youth. From cherished personal experiences and beloved toys to childhood games and familiar places, this exhibit celebrates the magic of growing up. Artists are encouraged to capture the wonder, joy, and passage of time through a variety of styles, including whimsical illustrations, realistic depictions, and abstract interpretations of memory. Join us in revisiting the stories, dreams, and emotions of childhood through art in this unique and heartfelt exhibition.”

• Deadline: 4/8/25

• Location: Newhall Community Center

• Exhibition Dates: 4/16/25 - 7/7/25

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

• Entry Fee: No fee

Bridges Not Walls

• Summary: “Woodward Contemporary invites seasoned California artists to participate in Bridges Not Walls, our inaugural juried exhibition and opening celebration. Bridges Not Walls suggests that communication and collaboration are better than isolation and division. You can choose to break those walls through artistic expression. Bridges Not Walls suggests a strengthening of relationships and deeper connections not limited to your personal life, but your professional journey as well ... an appreciation of cultural, religious and philosophical differences. Is it a bridge to knowing people of goodwill? A bridge to the next chapter in your life? Show us your vision for 2025 of what Bridges Not Walls means to you.”

• Deadline: 4/9/25

• Location: Woodward Contemporary, San Diego

• Exhibition Dates: TBD

• Mediums: “Entries must be original and created entirely by the artist. No digital art, workshop/class art, or reproductions will be accepted”

• Entry Fee: $40

Once Upon a Time

• Summary: “Echo Park Art invites artists to step into a world of magic, myth, and wonder with "Once Upon a Time," a group exhibition celebrating the boundless imagination of fantasies and fables. This is an opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists to breathe life into timeless tales, legendary heroes, mystical landscapes, and forgotten myths through visual storytelling.”

• Deadline: 4/20/25

• Location: Echo Park Art Gallery, Los Angeles

• Exhibition Dates: 5/2/25 - 5/31/25

• Mediums: “We are accepting both 2D and 3D artwork in all traditional and mixed media formats, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, installation and more. However, we are not accepting collage, 3D-printed works, AI-generated art, or computer graphics for this exhibition.”

• Entry Fee: $35

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

Upcoming SoCal Art Events

Ontario Art Book Fair
3/29/25 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM | Ontario Museum of History & Art

Canvas Stretching/Prepping Workshop
4/23/25 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Pain sugar Gallery, Riverside

Arts Open San Pedro
4/26 - 4/27/25 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM | San Pedro Citywide

Angels Gate Cultural Center Presents Awake in the Clouds: A Party by Artists, For Artists and Their Friends
5/24/25 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Angels Gate Cultural Center

Sensing Place Through Fiber Paper Collage with Jacquline Mallegni
5/29 - 6/1/25 | Willow Pond SLO

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!

-Brittany

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