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Volunteer as a creative mentor to pair with 3rd-5th grade students to design and create original characters and costumes over 8-10 weeks.
High school students submit up to 2 ceramic artworks (at least 60% ceramic) for a juried exhibition with virtual and in-person components.
Submit a proposal for a temporary public art installation celebrating 25 years of Orlando Arts Magazine for display in the four-county Central Florida service region during January.
A citywide cultural program celebrating Los Angeles's artistic diversity and creativity across all 15 City Council Districts, featuring local artists, cultural organizations, and communities to position the city as a global cultural capital during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Curators and arts professionals should submit a proposal for an exhibition of visual art centered on Iranian culture and heritage, as expressed in Iran's contemporary art scene.
Students enroll in one of five 6-week after-school art classes (Beginning Sewing, Collage, Advanced Sewing, Portrait Drawing, or Clay) held at ArtReach San Diego's studio.
A mural celebrating Palomar Elementary as a place of community, care, and belonging, featuring the school's panther mascot, cultural pride, intergenerational family connections, and Southern California nature.
Submit a proposal for a temporary, site-related creative project in LA public spaces to activate underserved neighborhoods through community engagement.
Artists may donate artwork to the City Art Collection, which undergoes an extensive application and approval process for potential acquisition.
Families with children of all ages are invited to register for free hands-on art workshops offered in morning and afternoon sessions throughout 2026.
Submit up to 5 fine art entries for a juried exhibition at the San Marcos Art Center.
Submit photography work for the August exhibition "Picture This" at San Marcos Art Center.
Submit artwork exploring the theme "Got the Blues" (the color blue, somber feelings, and/or the musical genre) in any 2-D or 3-D media that can be safely hung on walls or in windows.
Nonprofit organizations apply for funding to support free and low-cost public cultural activities and presentations in Los Angeles, proposing projects in dance, music, theatre, transdisciplinary arts, youth education, or outdoor festivals/parades.
Arts District Liberty Station tenants may apply for Micro Grants or Collaborative Grants to fund creative projects, events, workshops, and exhibitions that build community and create meaningful impact.
Artists are invited to submit qualifications for one-year public art installations across the Liberty Station Arts District campus through a request for qualifications process.
Artists, writers, and researchers apply to live and work in a renovated Venice apartment with optional exhibition and sales space in an established gallery.
Design and paint an 8'x 4' mural panel expressing the vibe and vibrancy of San Marcos for display at an outdoor mural gallery.
Artists, arts administrators, or other creative workers are invited to apply for a residency placing them in LA County departments to develop artist-driven solutions to social challenges.
Submit one work in painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, installation, or mixed media for a curated group exhibition exploring how people experience and define a sense of home.
Submit work to compete in an international art competition and residency program; winners exhibit at the Arsenale of Venice and receive cash prizes.
Artists of all ages, nationalities, and artistic trajectories are invited to submit work across multiple disciplines for an international contemporary art competition based in Venice.
Schools apply for a free or reduced-cost artist residency program providing 10 days of visual art workshops for 3-4 classrooms.
Design a unique digital jellyfish that will be brought to life as a digital organism, included in a film exhibited during the Venice Biennale 2026, and paired with a limited edition print.
Submit artworks celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month for a multidisciplinary exhibition.