Calls for Art
Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry
** Scroll down to see specifics on each call **
— PAL Pleasanton Art League - Healing Spaces Call for artist coming soon. Entries due Sat May10
— DAC Dublin Arts Collective - The John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery at Aspen Center exhibition “Wellness” Entry Deadline - March 28th
— LAA Spring Art Show - April 12 & 13, 10am-4pm Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 2nd
— Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce is holding the 3rd Annual Arts Mosaic Fair on April 26, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Deadline April 24th but wanted earlier.
— AVA - TVAST - Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - Deadline to register is 15 March - TVAST happens May 2-4
— San Ramon Juried Art Show: Locals Only - Application deadline is March 23 - Exhibit from May 9-23
— Alliance for the Visual Arts - Exhibiting as part of the Downtown Livermore ART Circuit - ongoing - see details below
— Regional and National Calls for Art - Various Deadlines - Check Details on the sites provided below.
** Scroll down to see specifics on each call **
Below are the specifics for each Call for Art
— Dublin Arts Collective - The John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery at Aspen Center exhibition “Wellness”
The John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery at Aspen Center exhibition “Wellness” Open to all. Cost: $20. Entry Deadline - Friday, March 28th, 2025. Acceptance Notice by Tuesday, March 31st, 2025. Theme: “Wellness” or “Well being” Show dates: -Aspen Center gallery at JMH Walnut Creek Medical Center: April 14th - May 22nd, 2025 133 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Entry Deadline - March 28th
LAA Spring Art Show
April 12 & 13, 10am-4pm Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 2nd
- Receiving: Thursday, April 10 Reception: Sunday April 13, 2-4pm
This year's show is chaired by Christine McCall, who is happy to welcome and train volunteers interested in supporting the event. We're currently seeking help with two vital roles: Gift Shop Coordinator Receiving/Checkout Assistant For more information or how to get involved, email SAS@livermoreart.org Show entry form: Livermoreartassociation.org
AVA - TVAST 2025 - Our 4th annual Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - Deadline to register is 31 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:
City of San Ramon Juried Art Show: Locals Only - Deadline for applications is March 23 - Exhibit from May 9-23 at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
This year’s juried exhibition invites San Ramon artists to explore the theme of Perspective—whether through literal viewpoints, personal interpretations, or conceptual explorations of perception itself. Deadline to apply is March 23. For more information visit https://cityofsanramon.info/callforartists
Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce is holding the 3rd Annual Arts Mosaic Fair on April 26, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Deadline April 24th but wanted earlier.
"Artists interested in being a vendor at this fair can find information here - https://www.msjchamber.org/about-1 ".
This event coincides with the City of Fremont’s dedicating April as the “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” throughout the City. MSJCC in collaboration with the city and other city's art associations endeavor to provide artists and specialty craftspersons with a range of events that can showcase and highlight an artist's talents. MSJCC event is ideal for small micro-businesses and artisans who would like to sell their works and or would like to demonstrate something unique to the public. We are reaching out to artists across the Bay Area to provide this opportunity to them. We are seeking artisan vendors, arts & crafts people, jewelry artists, ceramicists, glass artists, visual artists, or honey & food specialty and oils vendors. If you know of artists or craftspeople who would consider this, please forward the information attached.
The location of Ellsworth and Washington Blvd is just around the corner from the historic Old Mission San Jose, Olive Hyde Art Guild and the Museum of Local History and is on the way to Mission Peak trail. These other places will be open during the time of our event showcasing their own exhibits. This allows higher foot traffic volume to those coming to the fair as they are also visiting some of these sites.
Sign up now! See: https://www.msjchamber.org/about-1
or Contact: msjchamber1909@gmail.com for application
Sponsors: Tavares Realty & Associates, City of Fremont, County of Alameda-Supervisor Haubert, Fremont Residentsmsjchamber.org, https://www.facebook.com/msjchamber, https://www.instagram.com/msj_chamber/
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