Calls for Art
Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry
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— LAA - Library Show : The Future is Now - Call for art, deadline is February 26. Exhibit runs March 1-31
— LAA Livermore Art Association - The Essential Figure Show - You can preregister NOW and on the day of receiving - 15 March
— AVA - TVAST - Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - Deadline to register is 15 March - TVAST happens May 2-4
— Alliance for the Visual Arts - Exhibiting as part of the Downtown Livermore art Stroll - ongoing - see details below
— Regional and National Calls for Art - Various Deadlines - Check Details on the sites provided below.
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Below are the specifics for each Call for Art
Livermore Art Association - Livermore Library Show :
The Future is Now - -Call for art, deadline is February 26. Exhibit runs March 1-31 - In partnership with Livermore Reads Together, and inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, the theme is coexistence of nature & technology, robotics & AI, innovation & art.
The Prospectus and Entry form is available at https://livermoreartassociation.org/library-show-2025
Livermore Art Association - The Essential Figure Show
We have a date for the upcoming Essential Figure Show! It will be held at the Bothwell Arts Center on March 21st-23rd. The receiving for the show will be on March 15th. 1:00-4:00 at the Bothwell Arts Center.
Click on the link to find prospectus and labels for the back of your pieces and pay on the receiving day or pre-pay and register online:
Download Prospectus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yy2DBGzjF1lTA3B7Nb4d5HKExfrneTEC/view
AND/OR Pre-Register Online ahead of time: (pre-registration not required but there for your convenience). https://form.jotform.com/243508719731158
RECEIVING: BRING ART IN Saturday, March 15th, 1:00 - 4:00PM Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eight St.
Forgot to pre-register? No problem! Register in person on the day of receiving. Bring your work in on 3/15 and you’re okay!
RECEPTION: Saturday, March 22, 12:00 - 3:30PM — Awards presentation around 1:30 For more info. Contact Barbara Stanton 925-373-9638 microangelo@earthlink.net
AVA - TVAST 2025 - Our 4th annual Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - Deadline to register is 15 March - TVAST happens May 2-4
TVAST - the Tri-valley’s only open studio tour of more than a dozen venues. Last year there were 19 venues and 100 artists. Join us for a fascinating look at private home studios and professional art collectives. Watch demonstrations and hear talks from our Tri Valley’s unique collection of local artists. Artwork will be for sale and you can learn more and register to participate as an artist at this website and this link:
Ongoing Online Call Sites
There are many online site that organize calls for artists across the country. We list a few below and encourage you to check them out. Good luck and have fun!
CAFE - Call For Entry.org CAFE
CaFÉ is a program of the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) a regional nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to strengthening the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of the arts in the West. WESTAF assists state arts agencies, arts organizations, and artists in their quest to serve diverse audiences, enrich the lives of local communities, and provide access to the arts and arts education for all.
ZAPP - ZAPP
ZAPP is also run by WESTAF.. like CAFE…: The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) is a regional non-profit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts.
ZAPP enables artists to apply online to multiple art shows through one central website, ZAPPlication.org. The online application process also allows artists to directly upload digital images of their artwork for jury review. The result is that all artwork in the system is in a consistent, high-quality, digital format. The digital images are presented to the jurors of each show and the system allows them to score online.
Art Opportunities Monthly (AOM)
AOM is a carefully screened art opportunities list for traditional and contemporary artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, printmaking, book art, computer art, collage, weaving, fiber, textiles, ceramics, papermaking, mixed media, photography, computer art, monoprint, pastel, performance art, drawing, enameling, wood carving, crafts, jewelry, installation art, new media, public art, gouache, watercolor painting and every other visual medium. It is for those working in any style or geographic location and is available as a PDF by email. As a long-time subscriber puts it: "there's an easy search system that allows me to find what I need in minutes as opposed to hours with the other lists."
The Art Guide The ART Guide Calls for Artists
TheArtGuide.com is designed to support, promote and encourage the growth of art and spirit of creativity through viewer shared comments, images and posts of current art information. We combine many of the country’s most successful art organizations, museums, local galleries and artists into one comprehensive internet resource of up-to-date listings for Exhibitions, Events and Calls for Entry. At no cost, our members are welcome to post a variety of art activities regionally, nationally and now internationally. Art Guide also offers the most current fully functional mobile features for all electronic hand held devices that can meet viewers at any location.
Entry Thingy
Visit https://www.Entrythingy.com/forartists for a list of calls and to review entries.
And - Here are some other upcoming calls we think you might be interested in:
Online Juried Art Shows
Visit: their website: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com
Sign up for free and be notified of art shows, exhibits, etc. from California to the East Coast. Lots of places to enter your work.
Downtown Livermore Art Stroll
Want to show your work in downtown Livermore? Local businesses and a couple of art groups display the work of local artists in the downtown Livermore area. Each location has its own vibe and you can apply to have your work displayed at the business. You must be an AVA member…membership is free! AVA takes a 20% commission on sales. Contact the curator for each site listed below.
Locations include:
Bankhead Theater: The Bankhead Theater is a busy performing arts center, offering a wide range of performances from musicals to scientific talks. Thousands of visitors attend these performances each month, offering a broad audience for the artwork displayed in the theater lobby and Founder's Room. Shows are generally by invitation only. For more information send email to Anne Giancola at agiancola@lvpac.org
Ryan's Automotive Service: One of the best views in Livermore, for art that is, Ryan Automotive has a wonderful space with lots of windows that lets sidewalk strollers peruse the art. Friendly service and owners who love local arts make this one of the best places in town to show your work. Find out more by contacting the curator, Erika Richert: erikarichert@comcast.net
Panama Bay Coffee Company: A busy coffee house, with a kick-back attitude, where people linger over coffee and a newspaper or just sit and chat with friends. It is a fun art venue, that loves both the established and up and coming artist and provides a varied audience for the art, from retired folks to youth. For more information, email the curator, Dennis Baker: Dennis@dennisbakerart.net
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services: Located at 1891 second street across from Way Up Art. This site is curated by Jen Huber and includes the lovely lobby and hallway of this office where one of our great supporters, Cher Wollard works. Contact Jen Huber to take part in this site. jenhuberette@gmail.com