Calls For Art 6/7/26

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Brittany Taylor
June 07, 2026

Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Summary: “The Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is seeking photographic artists to participate in the Steve Thomas Photography Open, to be held July 24th to October 18th, 2026 at CCMA. This exhibition will present a dynamic selection of artwork that celebrates photographers use of the medium to express their creative vision. The exhibition will be curated by photo historian Timothy LeBlanc. Artists 18 years of age and older are eligible and must live in the Inland Empire or eastern portion of Los Angeles County.”
Deadline: 6/21/26
Location: Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Ontario
Exhibition Dates: 7/24/26 - 10/18/26
Mediums: Photography
Entry Fee: $25

Summary: “Show us your favorite character on either side (or both)! Can be established IP or your own creation (not limited to superheroes).”
Deadline: 6/25/26
Location: Carter Sexton Artists Materials, Valley Village
Exhibition Dates: July 2026
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: $15 per accepted piece

Summary: “The San Bernardino County Museum, in partnership with the Inland Empire Latino Art Association, is pleased to welcome submissions from artists of the Inland Empire for our annual art exhibition celebrating the creativity and culture of our Latino community. This year we invite artists to explore the theme of “journeys.” A journey can take many forms, unfolding across landscapes, relationships, identities, and time itself. Journeys can be real or imagined, physical, emotional, or spiritual. They can trace migrations, memory, discovery, and growth. We welcome interpretations that are literal or abstract, intimate or expansive.”
Deadline: 7/1/26
Location: San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands
Exhibition Dates: 9/12/26 - 12/13/26
Mediums: Painting, printmaking/graphic design, drawing, mixed media, textile, photography, sculpture, video, and performance
Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The City of Costa Mesa invites artists across Southern California (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura) to apply to ARTventure, our Juried Art Exhibition and event. More than 250 artworks will be accepted into the show and will be eligible for cash awards. Each artist is allowed two submissions.”
Deadline: 7/13/26
Location: Norma Hertzog Community Center, Costa Mesa
Exhibition Dates: 9/12/26 - 9/26/26
Mediums: All
Entry Fee: No fee

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

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