Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Nicola Collection Group Show at Brewery Artwalk & Open Studios

• Summary: “The Brewery Artwalk & Open Studios is a distinguished event where more than one hundred artists open their studios to the public. Throughout the weekend people have the opportunity to engage with a variety of creative professionals. Nicola Collection would like to share this opportunity to artists who do not currently reside or work in the Brewery community.”

• Deadline: 4/23/25

• Location: Brewery Artist Colony, Los Angeles

• Exhibition Dates: 5/3 - 5/4/25

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: $35

The Glow Show

(Listing is on second half of webpage)

• Summary: “We invite artists to submit their most radiant and captivating works for "Glow," an immersive art exhibition that celebrates the mesmerizing effects of black light. This unique show will transform the gallery into a vibrant, neon-lit environment, showcasing artworks that come alive under the glow of ultraviolet light.”

• Deadline: 5/1/25

• Location: SubTerra Gallery at The Los Angeles Makery

• Exhibition Dates: 6/3/25 - 6/28/25

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: $25

1985

• Summary: “This is a California Creative Arts hosted show. Members receive priority. If you are not a member, you can join here. We are a nonprofit. Your membership fee is tax deductible, and you keep 100% of your sales. Exhibit coincides with the product of The Wedding Singer”

• Deadline: 5/12/25

• Location: The Colony Theatre, Burbank

• Exhibition Dates: 5/20/25 - 6/30/25

• Mediums: All art must be wired to hang

• Entry Fee: $40

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Discovery

• Summary: “The journey of discovery is as boundless as creativity itself. Whether it’s uncovering new perspectives, revealing hidden truths, or pushing artistic boundaries, discovery fuels innovation and inspires change. We invite artists to interpret the theme “DISCOVERY” and submit a work that encapsulates the thrill, curiosity, and revelation that come with the process of finding something new.”

• Deadline: 5/14/25

• Location: Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach

• Exhibition Dates: 6/7/25 - 7/6/25

• Mediums: 2D works in all mediums and smaller 3D sculptures

• Entry Fee: $20

Street Life: Cali Stilo

• Summary: “An exhibition featuring artworks inspired by the street subcultures of Southern California. You may submit if you’re a local Southern California artist & your original work was made in the past 2 years.”

• Deadline: 5/17/25

• Location: Escondido Arts Partnership

• Exhibition Dates: 6/14/25 - 7/3/25

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: Members: $20 for one, additional $5 for each piece, Public: $30 for one, additional $5 for each piece

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

Upcoming SoCal Art Events

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

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

Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture Opening Reception
4/26/25 | 5:00PM - 7:30PM | Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale

Point Loma Artists Association Spring Sale Event
5/3/25 | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | 3215 Tennyson Street, San Diego, CA 92106

Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore 12th Annual Art Show and Sale
5/4/25 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center

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!

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