City of San Ramon Annual Galleries Call - 2027
Artists with at least 10 completed works are invited to submit up to 5 image samples of 2D or 3D artwork for exhibition opportunities in San Ramon's five gallery spaces.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 38 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Exhibition opportunity in City of San Ramon galleries
- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Nov 2, 2026
About
Overview
Nestled 35 miles east of San Francisco, the City of San Ramon invites artists of all ages and stages to apply for exhibition opportunities in its five gallery spaces and public art installations. The City seeks to provide artists a vibrant community to share their creative vision while strengthening appreciation for the arts.
Key Dates
- August 10, 2026: Applications open via CaFE
- September 27, 2026: Online applications close
- October 21, 2026: Arts Advisory Committee Review
- November 2, 2026: Selection notification email
- November 30, 2026: Selected artist exhibit fee due
- 2027: Monthly gallery exhibitions
Eligibility
- Open to artists of any age and stage with minimum 10 completed works
- Original work conceived and created entirely by the entering artist (no AI-generated work)
- 2D and 3D work accepted, excluding film
- May not repeat work used in San Ramon gallery exhibits from 2025 or 2026
- Work cannot contain nudity, violence, or inappropriate imagery or themes
- Solo or group exhibits accepted
Submission Requirements
- Submit application via CaFE
- Up to 5 JPEG image samples of artwork
- Artist statement
- Artist resume
Media & Size
- Dougherty Station Community Arts Center: 30+ pieces, up to 115 linear feet (2D/3D)
- Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery: 25-30 pieces, up to 100 linear feet (2D/3D)
- San Ramon City Hall: 30+ pieces, up to 125 linear feet (2D only)
- Alcosta Senior & Community Center: 20-25 pieces, up to 70 linear feet (2D only)
- San Ramon Library: 10-15 pieces, up to 54 linear feet (2D only)
Fees
- Application Fee: $0
- Exhibition Fee if selected: $50
Program Goals
For artists: Provide opportunity to show work, sell work, network, and share artistic process. For the community: Strengthen appreciation for the arts, learn about different mediums, engage with art, and encourage developing artists.
- Award
- Exhibition opportunity in City of San Ramon galleries
- Entry fee
- Application Fee: $0; Exhibition Fee if selected: $50
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Eligibility
- Open to artists of any age and stage with a minimum body of 10 completed works; original work only (no AI-generated); 2D and 3D accepted except film.
- Audience
- Artists of any age and stage of their artistic journey
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.