Calls for Art
Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry
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— PAL’s Pal 2026 Call for Artist 20 March to 4 April - a youth Art competition open to middle school and high school students. THIS page for details.
— Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour - Early-bird pricing ends 1 March - Signup until 15 March for the higher fee. THIS page for details.
— 2026 Salon at the Triton Juried exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara - Entry deadline: March 13
— 17th Annual Fine Art Figurative Show Location: Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Eighth St. Livermore - Receiving - Saturday, March 14th
— CALeidoscope: Evolving Reflections of California Exhibition at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Deadline: March 26
— The Wonders of Plein Air 2026 Unjuried exhibit at the aRt Cottage in Concord Registration deadline: tbd (probably late April)
— Paint Livermore 2026 Plein air competition and exhibit in Livermore hosted by the Livermore Art Association Registration deadline: tbd
— Slopes of Diablo 2026 Juried exhibition at Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek - Deadline for submission: May 7
— Benicia Plein Air Gallery Paint Out 2026 - Plein air competition/exhibit in Benicia - Registration deadline: May 15
Plein air competition and exhibit in Benicia hosted by Benicia Plein Air Gallery
Event dates: May 29 – June 6
Registration deadline: May 15
Website with details: 2026 Benicia Plein Air Paint-Out
— 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.
— San Ramon Juried Art Show: Locals Only - Open to San Ramon residents only. Deadline to apply March 22. See details below.
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Below are the specifics for each Call for Art
2026 Salon at the Triton Juried exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara - Entry deadline: March 13
Exhibition dates: May 2 – August 16
Entry deadline: March 13
Website with details: 2026 SALON | Triton Museum of Art
TVAST 2026 - Signup begins 12 January and ends 15 March - Signup by midnight 1 March for early bird pricing.
TVAST takes place May 1, 2 and 3 ONLY in the cities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.
Artists outside the Tri-Valley are welcome to join a group venue. All venues will be open to the public from 10AM to 5PM during all three days of TVAST. The group venues are on Saturday and Sunday ONLY. Individual studios may be open Friday as well as the weekend.
About TVAST
TVAST is hosted by us! Alliance for the Visual Arts - General information is on This page and artist signup information is Here
You do not need to be a member of AVA to participate in TVAST. If you would like to join AVA - you need to be a resident of the Tri-Valley or be a member of one of the Art organizations there and participate in art activities and shows in the Tri-Valley. Learn more here.
You will not be required to volunteer in TVAST but if you do volunteer your registration fee will be lowered.
We have a very limited number of scholarships. Email: anne.giancola@gmail.com for more info.
17th Annual Fine Art Figurative Show
LAA Website
Receiving - Saturday, March 14th 1:00 - 4:00
Show Dates - Friday to Sunday, March 20-22, 11am-4pm daily
Reception & Awards - Saturday March 21, 12:00 - 3:30pm,
Awards presentation 1:30pm
People's Choice Award - Sunday, March 22, 3:30pm
Artwork Pickup - March 22, 4-5pm
Show Location: Bothwell Arts Center | 2466 Eighth St. Livermore
Juried exhibition at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Submissions deadline: March 26 Exhibition dates: July 11 – September 13
Submissions deadline: March 26 Website with details: Artist Opportunities | Bedford Gallery
San Ramon Juried Art Show: Locals Only 2026
Illumination is a juried exhibition open to San Ramon Residents of all ages exploring the concept of light — both as a physical phenomenon and as a symbol of clarity, transformation, and revelation. Artists are invited to submit work that investigates how light defines space, reveals truth, or inspires insight. Whether through natural light, artificial glow, or metaphorical brilliance, this show celebrates work that interprets illumination in diverse, innovative ways.
Accepted media include painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, and more. Both representational and abstract interpretations are welcome.
Apply at cityofsanramon.info/localsonly Application Deadline: March 22, 2026, 9pm Show on Display: Dougherty Station Community Arts Center, May 8 - 27, 2026 Awards Presentation & Reception: May 8, 2026, 6pm-8pm
The Wonders of Plein Air 2026 Unjuried exhibit at the aRt Cottage in Concord Registration deadline: tbd (probably late April) Exhibit dates: May – June (dates tba) Registration deadline: tba (probably late April) Details will be available at aRt Cottage: Next Shows
Paint Livermore 2026 Plein air competition and exhibit in Livermore hosted by the Livermore Art Association Registration deadline: tba Plein air competition and exhibit in Livermore hosted by the Livermore Art Association Event dates: May 9 – 17 Registration deadline: tba Details will be available at Livermore Art Association - A community for those who love art.
Slopes of Diablo 2026 Juried exhibition at Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek - Deadline for submission: May 7 Exhibition dates: June 6 – Aug1 Deadline for submission: May 7 Website with details: SLOPES OF DIABLO | Valley Art Gallery
Benicia Plein Air Gallery Paint Out 2026 - Plein air competition/exhibit in Benicia - Registration deadline: May 15 Plein air competition and exhibit in Benicia hosted by Benicia Plein Air Gallery Event dates: May 29 – June 6 Registration deadline: May 15 Website with details: 2026 Benicia Plein Air Paint-Out
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 Circuit
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:
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