Open calls, artist residencies, grants and art fairs in California, updated continuously and sorted by soonest deadline. Free to browse; sign up to score each against your work. 99 live now.
More Countries & Regions
Create a unique place setting installation celebrating your place at the table in the creative community, inspired by Judy Chicago's Dinner Party.
Submit up to 6 original 2D artworks as high-resolution JPGs for a juried gallery wall exhibition exploring themes of inclusion, visibility, equity, and historical and cultural narratives.
Submit 3–15 images of artwork exploring the connection between color and emotion, in any medium including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and experimental practices.
Submit up to three 2D or 3D works that are primarily hot or cold wax (encaustic, encaustic mixed media, or cold wax) for a juried exhibition.
Artists apply with completed application questions, resumé or CV, and work samples (up to 5 images and/or 5 minutes of video) for a subsidized residency with access to shared studios and equipment.
Submit up to three poems (maximum one per category from five themes) in rhyme, free verse, Haiku, or other forms, up to 60 lines each.
Submit original artwork that illuminates through black light, neon, LED lights, or glow-in-the-dark techniques in 2D or 3D formats for a juried exhibition.
Submit at least ten images of your best work in PDF or Word Document format for consideration to have your artwork distributed through VivaTerra's home décor platform, potentially featured on pillows, table linens, and other home goods.
Submit 2-10 images of your artwork (plus up to 4 audio files and/or up to 4 video files) to apply for a 3-month professional development program.
Submit 2-3 images of recent plein air work, artist bio, and entry fee to compete in this juried plein air painting event in Capitola.
Apply to be one of 170 premier artists selected for the 4-day La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE held in November in La Quinta, California.
Submit 1–5 original artworks completed within the last two years in 2D, 3D, mixed media, or photography for juried selection and potential exhibition.
Design and paint an 8' x 4' mural panel for display at an outdoor mural gallery in downtown San Marcos.
Submit 1–20 jpg images of original artworks no larger than 14 inches on any side for an online juried exhibition.
Submit original 2D or 3D artwork, photography, or printmaking featuring domestic animals to be considered for a virtual exhibition and awards.
Submit original artwork that makes an immediate visual or emotional impact to viewers.
Submit up to 3 botanical art or illustration works exploring plants, flowers, trees, leaves, cacti, succulents, or similar botanical subjects in any medium.
Submit up to 10 images of original artwork created within the last three years for a juried summer exhibition with monetary awards.
Work exploring transition and change
Submit 1–3 images of original artworks exploring themes of nostalgia and personal history for a group exhibition.
Submit 3–15 images of artwork interpreting the theme of water in any artistic style and medium.
Submit up to 20 images, audio, or video files showcasing your original artwork or high-quality prints for consideration to join Covet Art Gallery's online marketplace.
Submit 1–7 digital images (JPG/JPEG) of your original artwork in any two-dimensional medium for consideration in the Artistic Vision thematic exhibition.
Submit original paintings and 2–4 images of your work for a juried exhibition celebrating ordinary moments, objects, routines, and spaces.
Submit up to 20 images of available or exemplary artworks appropriate for a pediatric hospital interior, along with resume, artist statement, and pricing information.
Submit artworks (images or video) that express the concept of resilience, interpreted in any way across all art media and disciplines.
Submit a proposal for the design and creation of a community mosaic installation on an existing cement bench in downtown Los Altos.
Submit artwork in any medium responding to the spirit of Greek culture for possible exhibition and recognition.
Submit up to 3 two-dimensional original artworks featuring mark making—dots, lines, and textures—showing evidence of the artist's hand and creative process.
Listings are aggregated automatically; always verify deadlines, fees, and rules at the organizer's site before applying. 30 per page.