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Artists of all ages and nationalities are invited to submit work for selection as finalists in a juried exhibition exploring themes of borders, identities, and languages.
Submit 1–10 images of original wearable art or adornments created within the last two years for juried selection and exhibition.
Submit 2–10 images of small-scale handmade items such as mugs, bowls, coasters, prints, and giftable crafts for a holiday retail exhibition.
Submit up to 20 digitally uploaded images for consideration for exhibition at Falkirk Cultural Center and San Rafael Library in 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.
Submit 1-2 ceramic images (JPG, 1,200px minimum, 1-3MB) of original works exploring coastal landscapes, marine life, and ocean themes.
Submit up to 20 digital images of artwork interpreting water and its importance to plants and animals for a juried virtual gallery exhibition.
Submit a cover letter, two workshop proposals, CV, artist statement, 5-10 images of completed work, headshot, and studio work photo for consideration as a teaching artist in residence.
Submit 3 to 20 still photographic works (digital, platinum, silver gelatin, ambrotype, etc.) for juried selection and competition for eight cash awards totaling over $6,000.
Submit 2-3 images of your work and a 1-paragraph description of your artistic practice and experience.
Artists should apply to exhibit and sell their work at the La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2027, a 4-day juried art fair held in early March in the Coachella Valley.
Design, fabricate, and install a permanent ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic artwork on 23 concrete step risers at a redesigned skate park.
Submit up to 3 original artworks exploring the theme "Unexpected" through photography, mixed media, printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics/sculpture, or digital art, with a 200-word artist statement per entry.
Artists whose work addresses food issues, farmworker issues, agroecology, Indigenous foodways, and/or food self-sufficiency are invited to apply for a 2-week self-directed, project-based residency at Pie Ranch.
Submit an application with a minimum of 4 images for admission to this outdoor art festival celebrating original fine art and fine craft.
Design a wood furniture or case goods solution to a hypothetical client scenario using CAD and rendering software.
Submit an application with minimum 4 images of your original artwork for consideration in this outdoor art festival.
Submit 4 images of your original fine art or craft work for jury consideration for exhibition at a three-day outdoor art festival.
Artists and creatives of any discipline are invited to apply for a 1-7 week residency program near Joshua Tree National Park in southern California.
Submit an application with minimum 4 images for consideration in this outdoor art festival.
Submit four images of individual artworks plus one booth display image for jury evaluation in a juried outdoor art fair.
Submit a minimum of 3 images of your fine art for jury consideration for the Circle of Art outdoor show and sale.
Submit fine art for a juried show and sale in the Anza-Borrego Desert.
Submit up to 10 original 2D and 3D artworks (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media) for monthly juried selection to be featured on a dedicated online gallery page.
Flemish artists and arts professionals in visual arts, performing arts, music and sound are invited to apply for a 3-5 day mobility exchange in Southeast Europe to job-shadow at a partner arts organization, build networks, and report back on their experiences.
Submit existing monumental sculptures (10 feet and taller) for consideration in large-scale public installations across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Submit 3–5 visual artworks to be considered for inclusion in the NOT REAL ART database, with a chance to be featured on the blog/podcast and in exhibitions.
Support for folk and traditional arts culture bearers and organizations practicing and preserving these traditions across California.
California nonprofits and government entities apply for grants to support arts learning programs for youth ages infancy to 25, with emphasis on justice-system-involved and at-promise youth.
Register for youth ceramic clay classes in hand building and wheel throwing at varying age levels.