Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Short & Sweet: Art That Makes an Immediate Impact

Summary: “TAG Gallery invites artists to submit artwork that makes an instant connection with the viewer - work that is visually compelling, emotionally engaging, thought-provoking, or simply unforgettable.”
Deadline: 7/22/26
Location: TAG Gallery, Los Angeles
Exhibition Dates: 8/5/26 - 8/28/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $40

Angels Gate Cultural Center Call for Native and Indigenous Art

Summary: “AGCC is now seeking contemporary and traditional art by Native and Indigenous artists for a group art exhibition. This exhibition will open the weekend of September 12, 2026 and close on October 11 in conjunction with the Many Winters Gathering of Elders. Held October 8-11, 2026 at AGCC, the Gathering plays a vital role in the Native community of greater Los Angeles, with the participation and support of the original peoples of the land. The vision of the Gathering is to host a sacred space for people to come together, with the intention to listen, learn from and support Indigenous communities, and to inspire a healthier future for all people in a four-day event of ceremony and knowledge sharing.”
Deadline: 7/23/26
Location: Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro
Exhibition Dates: 9/12/26 - 10/11/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee

Reclaiming the Ordinary

Summary: “We invite artists to submit work for Reclaiming the Ordinary, a juried exhibition that celebrates the overlooked, the familiar, and the everyday. In a culture often captivated by spectacle and novelty, this exhibition seeks to highlight the significance of ordinary moments, objects, routines, and spaces that quietly shape our lives. From morning rituals and domestic scenes to neighborhood landscapes and cherished possessions, Reclaiming the Ordinary encourages artists to explore how the commonplace can become extraordinary through attention, memory, creativity, and reflection.”
Deadline: 7/27/26
Location: Woodward Contemporary, San Diego
Exhibition Dates: 8/19/26 - 9/12/26
Mediums: All except digital art
Entry Fee: $40

Radifornia

Summary: “RADIFORNIA is a celebration of the artists who call California home. We want artwork that captures the spirit of the Golden State not just its landscapes, but its culture, its energy, its diversity, and its unmistakable point of view. Whether your work is inspired by the coast, the mountains, the desert, the streets, the music, the people, or simply the feeling of living here, we want to see it.”
Deadline: 8/2/26
Location: Covet Art Gallery, Oceanside
Exhibition Dates: 8/22/26 - 9/26/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $25

To view previously listed calls that are still open click HERE.

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.