Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Unveiled

Summary: “Unveiled is an open theme photography exhibition. Send us your best work. No AI. This will be a live exhibition at The Artists Gallery, a Contemporary Fine Art Gallery located on Museum Row in Los Angeles California.”
Deadline: 4/5/26
Location: The Artists Gallery, Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 4/22/26 - 5/15/26
Mediums: Photography
Entry Fee: $40

World Bee Day at The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Summary: “The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum invites artists to submit original artwork inspired by World Bee Day. Selected works will debut at the 2026 World Bee Day event at JFGM and will be exhibited from May 1 through July 21 in the display case at the Inamori Pavilion. Submissions are open to local and national artists, both professional and amateur. Artists working in a wide range of media are encouraged to apply.”
Deadline: 4/12/26
Location: The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego
Exhibition Dates: 5/1/26 - 7/21/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee

Momentum Magi 

Summary: “This is a group show juried by Melody Jean Moulton of Trash Lamb Gallery & Colleena Hake of La Matadora Gallery. The theme of this exhibition, Momentum Magi, combines both the Lunar New Year’s energy, “Fire Horse” as well as symbolism from this year’s tarot card, “The Magician.”  Fire Horse energy is associated with ambition, passion, transformation, momentum, visibility, decisive action, and acceleration.  It is expansive and bold.  The Magician (or Magi) symbolizes manifestation, resourcefulness, and personal power, highlighting the individual’s participation in the divine act of creation. It signifies new beginnings, focused intention, and using one's talents to bring ideas to life, encouraging bold action and self-belief.”
Deadline: 5/13/26
Location: La Matadora Gallery, Joshua Tree
Exhibition Dates: 6/13/26 - 7/5/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee

OC Fair Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition

Summary: The OC Fair is now accepting submissions for its 2026 competitions. The visual arts category consists of two sub categories: photography and fine arts.
Deadline: 5/15/26
Location: OC Fair, Costa Mesa
Exhibition Dates: 7/17/26 - 8/16/26
Mediums: Photography, fine art painting, fine art drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics
Entry Fee: $15

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Note From the Publisher- This newsletter serves as a curated list of exhibition opportunities for artists in Southern California. SoCal Art Opportunities is not affiliated with these opportunities and is not involved with the organization of these opportunities. For any questions concerning the opportunities listed in this newsletter, please reach out to the hosting organizations directly.