Calls for Art

Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry

** Scroll down to see specifics on each call **

— Alliance for the Visual Arts - Exhibiting as part of the Downtown Livermore ART Circuit - ongoing - see details below

— The WOMAN. Art Show - Juried exhibition at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery. Entry deadline: Saturday, February 6, 2027. See details below.

NEW ** Calls for Art from venues outside the Tri Valley ** NEW

San Francisco Women Artists (SFWA)

Open Calls for Art: https://www.sfwomenartists.org/open-call-for-entries-december-2026

December 2026 Gallery Exhibit: Holiday Lights

SFWA invites and welcomes all Bay Area artists of all genders to submit their favorite works for consideration to be included in our Holiday Lights show. We celebrate Winter Solstice by inviting artists to submit work that’s bright, colorful and emphasize light. Artists are welcome to submit works that glitter, sparkle or shine. Choose bold chiaroscuro or delicate sfumato or be literal with your imagery or medium. All 2D and 3D media and all artistic styles are welcome (except video).

Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images in their artworks that have not been originally created by them.

Juror: Robin Bordow (she/her), Artist, Director/Manager of City Art Cooperative Gallery

Regional and National Calls for Art - Various Deadlines - Check Details on the sites provided below.

Below are the details for each specific Call for Art

The WOMAN. Art Show - Juried exhibition at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery. Registration deadline: Saturday, February 6, 2027

An exhibition dedicated to the experiences of women, celebrating resilience, and the strength of collective feminine wisdom.
This show invites artists to explore identity, connection, and empowerment through their unique creative voices.

POSTPONEMENT UPDATE:
The Dublin Arts Collective has made the decision to shift the exhibition timeline to Women’s History Month in March 2027 due to an exciting new art project that has recently opened to DAC. The exhibition will be postponed from its original dates to the revised schedule below:

  • Registration deadline: Saturday, February 6th, 2027;

  • Artists’ Acceptance Notice: Saturday, February 20th, 2027;

  • Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, February 27th;

  • Artwork Pick-up: Saturday, April 3rd 2-3PM

Exhibition Dates: Sat, March 6 - Fri, April 2; Reception: Sat, March 6, 6-8PM at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery, 7038 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA

More Details in Dublin Arts Collective (DAC) Website | REGISTER HERE (COMING SOON)

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.

Smarter entry

https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry# This site lists calls for art for quite a few art organizations around the country to include the San Francisco Women Artists: https://www.sfwomenartists.org/artist-open-calls/ Their home page is: https://www.sfwomenartists.org/

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:

  • First Street Wine Company: This is a lovely Wine Bar with outdoor patio seating right by the fountains in downtown Livermore. Enjoy a wonderful local wine and catch an open mic night or other event on the small stage. This is bound to be a great spot for showing your work. Schedule a reception for a great experience. For more information, email the curator, Linda Ryan:lindaryanart@gmail.com

  • 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. After more than two years, Jen Huber is retiring from this location as curator. Thank you, Jen for all your dedicated work! This site is open to a new curator. Please reach out if you’re interested.