Here’s the latest SoCal Art Open Calls

Fiber Unbound

• Summary: “The Brooks Theater Gallery is located in the lobby of the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater in the heart of Oceanside’s Cultural District. With year-round exhibits curated to relate to the themes of Oceanside Theatre Company’s main stage and youth productions, the gallery is seen by artist lovers, theater goers, music lovers, tourists, and the Oceanside community.” The gallery is currently accepting fiber art submissions for Fiber Unbound- Celebrating your artistry of fiber as living memory.

• Deadline: 10/3/25

• Location: Brooks Theater Gallery, Oceanside

• Exhibition Dates: 10/10/25 - 12/9/25

• Mediums: Fiber art

• Entry Fee: $20

Summation 2025

• Summary: “This annual show celebrates the artist’s creative vision, journey, and process throughout the year and features some of the finest works of art produced by San Diego regional artists.”

• Deadline: 11/15/25

• Location: Escondido Arts Partnership, Escondido

• Exhibition Dates: 12/13/25 - 1/2/26

• Mediums: All

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

It's Party Time - Covet Turns 2!

• Summary: “Covet Art Gallery is turning TWO, and we’re throwing a party—and your art is invited! We’re looking for fun, funky, party-inspired pieces: think disco balls, balloons, playful themes, or anything bursting with color and good vibes.”

• Deadline: 11/23/25

• Location: Covet Art Gallery, Oceanside

• Exhibition Dates: 12/13/25 - 1/10/26

• Mediums: All

• Entry Fee: $25

OC Made

• Summary: “The Fullerton Museum Center is proud to inaugurate the OC Made exhibition, a groundbreaking biennial showcase set to become a signature tradition for the institution. This juried exhibition will feature original artwork from across Orange County, capturing the creative spirit and innovation of our local artists. By showcasing a diverse spectrum of media, from painting and photography to digital media, sculpture, and mixed media, OC Made aims to reflect the rich and evolving nature of the art scene in Orange County, California.”

• Deadline: 12/8/25

• Location: Fullerton Museum Center

• Exhibition Dates: 3/21/26 - 6/7/26

• Mediums: Painting, photography, digital media, sculpture, and mixed media

• Entry Fee: $20

Alhambra City Hall Lobby Art Gallery

• Summary: “The Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Commission (C.A.C.E.) extends an invitation to individuals and groups, with priority given to Alhambra residents, to be considered for a month long exhibition in the Alhambra City Hall Lobby Art Gallery. Approved artists will receive notification from staff and assigned an exhibition month.”

• Deadline: Ongoing

• Location: Alhambra City Hall

• Mediums: All hangable artworks

• Entry Fee: No fee

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

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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-Brittany