Art Calls in California

"A Woman's Place: Framing the Future" reframes the centuries-old question "What is a woman's place?" as a declaration of possibility rather than limitation. This exhibition envisions a woman's place as an ever-expanding horizon that redefines the trajectory of our collective future. Informed by memory, story, and lived experience, the exhibition explores how shifting perspectives on womanhood are...

UNTITLED ART is an open international online exhibition that invites artists to submit works that resist easy classification, embrace ambiguity, or exist without explanation. The exhibition celebrates visual language in all its forms, allowing emotion, concept, process, and intuition to speak without constraint. All interpretations, styles, and media are welcome—whether abstract or figurative,...

The County of Santa Clara Public Art Program, in collaboration with Supervisor Betty Duong, seeks to commission public artwork that uplifts the stories of East San José and creates meaningful connections with local communities while enhancing residents' daily experience of the 180-acre Reid-Hillview Airport. Up to 5 artists will be commissioned to create new artworks to be reproduced onto vinyl...

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking original designs by local artists to cover four utility boxes, also known as traffic signal cabinets, as part of the Utility Box Beautification Program. The original artwork submissions can be created in any 2D medium. Selected artists will need to convert final designs into one of the following file types: PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF, or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG files...

The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission invites artists to participate in the first annual Cathedral City Festival of the Arts, held at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Amphitheater is located at 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The festival has space for up to 50 artists.

The Crocker Art Museum is accepting artist submissions for the 2026 Art Auction season. Artist contributions directly benefit the thousands of children, families, and adults the Museum serves annually. Proceeds from artwork sales support the Crocker's exhibitions, community-building programs, and studio classes. Artists can submit works to two auctions: Art Auction, which includes an in-person...

The City of Petaluma, CA is seeking artists for a public art commission at Lucchesi Skatepark in Petaluma, CA. The project budget is $13,000. Applicants must be based in California. The application period opens January 5, 2026 and closes February 1, 2026.

Theatre Commons Los Angeles (TCLA) is a new nonprofit organization committed to transforming the Los Angeles theatre ecosystem by serving as connective tissue between theatre-makers, institutions, and community stakeholders. The organization seeks its inaugural Executive Director—an entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on leader to build and launch the organization dedicated to strengthening and...

The Blank Theatre Co seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and implementation. This part-time, salaried, exempt position offers a salary range of $2,000/month with an expected 20 to 25-hour work week. The organization hopes to migrate this position to full-time work as revenue increases. The Development Director will be responsible for creating, organizing and executing The...

Geffen Playhouse seeks a Director of Development & Strategic Growth to report to the Executive Director/CEO and provide comprehensive strategic direction for the theater's overall development program. This is a full-time, exempt position in the Development department. The Director will provide impetus and support to fundraising efforts of the Board, Executive Director/CEO, and Artistic Director...

Protest: The Art of Activism is a group exhibition centered on the urgent need to resist systems, policies, and power structures that cause harm. This show exists in direct response to what is happening in America and other places around the world, as people take to the streets to defend bodily autonomy, human rights, immigrant lives, queer and trans existence, racial justice, and collective...

The San Jose Rotary Club, with support from David Neale, has established a committee to support, celebrate, and cultivate Bay Area artists between the ages of 16 to 25 who identify as neurodivergent. Four $2,500 grants will be awarded annually to Bay Area neurodivergent artists. Artist expression genres include visual arts, performing arts, musicians, storytelling, and advocacy. Applicants must...

SVCreates is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Production Manager to support Content Magazine, the media platform, publication, and core program of SVCreates. Content Magazine highlights and connects South Bay culture curators, artists, and innovators through storytelling, an online community, and local event experiences. The Production Manager will coordinate events, marketing, membership...

Kala's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program offers 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, sculpture and textiles lab (textiles, wood shop, kiln, and slab roller), individual storage space, and access to Kala's gallery with potential exhibition opportunities. The program includes professional development resources including classes and participation in a...

The Assistant Properties Master supports the planning and execution of all properties, special effects, and set decoration for theatrical and event productions at the Geffen Playhouse, across both the Gil Cates Theater and the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. This role ensures the successful interpretation, design, creation, and acquisition of all props and set dressing in a timely, safe, and...

The City of Palm Desert is seeking artists for a 2-year temporary sculpture exhibition in Palm Desert, CA. This is a public art commission opportunity open to artists in the USA. The budget for this commission is $6,000. Applications opened November 20, 2025 and closed January 29, 2026.

The Veterans Residency Program at Kala offers 1-4 months of studio residency with 24/7 studio access. Residents receive a $1,000 cash stipend, one month of housing at Kala's apartment for artists coming from outside the Bay Area, and access to individual project spaces (150-200 sq ft) or a large shared project space (400 sq ft). The program includes a funded Kala class or workshop, participation...

At Kala, Artists-In-Residence work in a productive and professional communal studio alongside other working artists. In this self-driven experience, artists are expected to respect the equipment, the studio working environment, and to bring their own consumable supplies (paper and ink). Kala's large print studio and electronic media center do not close and are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a...

The Cuyama Action Fellowship, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, seeks artists of any discipline (Visual Art, Film, Music, Writing, Theater, Dance, Design, etc.) with new or established social practice to support creative community development in the Cuyama Valley. Two artists or artist groups will be selected for two separate fellowships. Each fellowship is four weeks long,...

This exhibition explores abstraction as a mode of visual thinking. From non-representational form to works that depart from observed reality, abstraction has long served as a site of experimentation, resistance, and reinvention. Artists are invited to submit work that engages abstraction formally, materially, or conceptually—through color, gesture, structure, pattern, process, or reduction. All...

Kala is launching a new Curatorial Fellowship program accepting applications from Bay Area curators, artists, and cultural workers to provide research and exhibition development opportunities. The year-long program culminates in an 8-10 week exhibition in the Kala Gallery, with the exhibition taking place between September 2027 and January 2028. The inaugural program will select and support one...

This exhibition explores abstraction as a mode of visual thinking. From non-representational form to works that depart from observed reality, abstraction has long served as a site of experimentation, resistance, and reinvention. Artists are invited to submit work that engages abstraction formally, materially, or conceptually—through color, gesture, structure, pattern, process, or reduction. All...

STAR BFA Portfolio Submissions is an application process for students seeking admission to the BFA program. Students who have completed Foundation 1, 2, 3, and ART 1010 will be given priority consideration. Applicants must submit a portfolio under one concentration area (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Visual Communication Design, 3D Studies, Multimedia Arts, or Art Education). The submission...

The 2026-2027 Fellowship program period is July 2026 – June 2027. Artists must be able to schedule a residency during that time. The Fellowship group exhibition schedule is to be determined. Artists enrolled in a degree-granting program during the fellowship program period are not eligible for the Fellowship, but are eligible for the Artist-in-Residence program.

Coastal Arts League presents Signs of Spring - Painting & Drawing Show 2026, running March 27 – April 27, 2026. This exhibition features painting and drawing in the following media categories: Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, and Pastel. Photographs and prints are not accepted. The theme is Signs of Spring.

The McCallum Theatre, operated by Friends of the Cultural Center, Inc., is a premier performing arts institution located in Palm Desert, California. Established in 1988, the 1,127-seat venue features state-of-the-art acoustics and technical capabilities and serves as a cultural anchor for the Coachella Valley. The organization presents a dynamic array of performances spanning Broadway...

The City of Ventura Parks & Recreation Department's Arts & Culture Section is seeking proposals from professional artists or artist teams for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent tiled sculpture or sculptural installation as part of the Surfers Point Phase II Improvement Project. This Request for Proposals invites artists to submit a preliminary concept and budget for a...

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts celebrates its 43rd anniversary on August 22 & 23, 2026, along University Avenue between High and Webster Streets. This open-air gallery features over 250 artists showcasing fine arts and fine crafts, attracting over sixty thousand patrons annually. The festival includes sidewalk piano performances, Italian Street Painting, food selections, and beverages. Event...

This is a public art commission opportunity in Dublin, CA. The commissioning entity is Risewell Homes, in partnership with the City of Dublin. The project budget is $750,000. Artists eligible to work in the United States are invited to apply.

The 47th annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival takes place July 11 & 12, 2026 in Downtown Los Altos Village on Main and State Streets. The event features 300 fine arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, a kids' area, food, wine, and beer. Event hours are 10:00am - 6:00pm. Los Altos is located in Silicon Valley, approximately 40 miles south of San Francisco and 10 miles north of San Jose.

The City of Laguna Beach Council Chamber Banner Competition is a project of the Arts Commission. Selected artists are provided with banner material on which to paint original artwork. The completed banners are displayed in the City of Laguna Beach Council Chambers. Eligibility is open to artists 18 years of age or older who live, work, or exhibit in Laguna Beach (proof required).

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association presents "For the Love of the Sea," a juried art show inspired by Frank Cuprien, presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum's exhibition titled "Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea." This exhibition is open to all LPAPA Signature, Artist, and Student Members in good standing. At the time of acceptance, membership must be current through May...

The Desert Art Center, the longest running art center in the Coachella Valley, invites artists to apply for gallery membership through a two-stage jury process. Gallery members are allowed to exhibit and sell their art in the center's main gallery shows held at the historic building on Palm Canyon Drive. The Desert Art Center is a non-profit organization that provides art education to adults and...

Fresh Works Jr. invites youth and teen artists in grades K–12 residing in the greater Bay Area to submit original artwork for a juried exhibition at Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, CA. All media and subject matter are welcome. The exhibition runs Saturday, March 21 – Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill invites submissions for "A Rite of Passage: The American Road Trip," an exhibition running May 14 through October 4, 2026. This exhibition commemorates both the 175th anniversary of California statehood and the 250th anniversary of the United States by showcasing works that evoke the textures, colors, and moods encountered along a cross-country...

Sebastopol, located in Sonoma County, California, is an incorporated city of 7,600 residents serving a market area of approximately 40,000-50,000 people. The city is known as a creative center in west Sonoma County, surrounded by farmland, vineyards, orchards, and wetlands, located minutes from the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River, approximately 60 miles north of San Francisco. Selected...

The Santa Rosa Symphony is seeking a Fund Development Manager to join its Development Department. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Development, based in Santa Rosa with a hybrid work environment. The Fund Development Manager will execute the Symphony's fundraising strategy, managing core annual fund activities including direct mail campaigns, individual donor...

Risewell Homes, in partnership with the City of Dublin, invites qualified artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a major public art project at The Dublin Centre development. The overall public art project budget is approximately $1 million, with a minimum of 75% allocated directly to artwork, including the selected artist's commission, fabrication, and installation. This RFQ...

The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (ACAC) is seeking an artist to create a public art mural in Merced, CA. The project budget is $20,000. Applications are open from January 25, 2026 through March 7, 2026. Geographic eligibility is open to all artists.

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, seeks a Director of Events to oversee all fundraising, engagement, and enterprise-wide events. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position manages the Playhouse's largest fundraising event with a net revenue goal of $1M+ annually,...

Covet Art Gallery is seeking artists to join their exclusive online marketplace, a curated platform where artists upload and manage their own portfolios, connect with collectors, and grow their art business. The gallery is based in California and represents artists across the country. Artists accepted to the marketplace will receive 70% of sales with Covet taking 30%. There is no shipping...

California Art League presents "Shadows," a live exhibition at TAG Gallery (The Artists Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) running March 25 to April 16, 2026. The exhibition will also be displayed online at www.californiaartleague.org indefinitely. The theme is "Shadows." The prospectus states: "Shadows. There are none, without Light.

Covet Art Gallery invites artists to submit work for Art Crush, a group exhibition celebrating pieces that spark instant connection and inspire collectors. The gallery seeks artwork that feels irresistible, joyful, intriguing, or deeply personal—the pieces you're proud of and eager to share. All styles and mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber, and...

"Art That's Small at City Hall" is an open exhibition coordinated by the City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission. All works deemed acceptable will be exhibited at Laguna Beach City Hall, located at 505 Forest Avenue, from March 9 through April 17, 2026. Eligibility is open to Orange County residents ages 18 or older. All entries must be original artworks created within the past two years and have...

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program) in partnership with Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA. The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. The program was established at PCF in memory of local...

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program) in partnership with Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA. The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. The program was established at PCF in memory of local...