Calls for Art
Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry
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— Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC) Art Wall for 2026 | Application Deadline December 1, 2025
— Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices, UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater - Deadline Dec 15
— PAL’s 18th Members’ Show at Museum on Main Imagination Expressed 2026 Deadline
— 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.
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Below are the specifics for each Call for Art
Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC) Art Wall for 2026 | Application Deadline December 1, 2025
Call for Art – LAA Solo Shows at RLCC
Applications are now being taken for our 2026 LAA artists solo shows at the Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC). This gallery wall is a perfect venue for artists trying their first solo exhibition or wanting to show off their most recent work. Too daunting? It's a good size to share with another artist. The display area is located inside the RLCC Senior Center (4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550), with work shown in both the lounge and hallway. Art is hung using a rail-and-wire system; no materials may be attached directly to the walls.
Months Available in 2026: February*, March, April, June, July, Aug, October, November, December
Application Deadline: Dec 1st, 2025 Notice by December 20, 2025 Contact: Parul Luhar rlcc@livermoreart.org
Download PROSPECTUS here APPLY HERE. More info
Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices, UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater - Deadline Dec 15, exhibit Jan 8 through March 8, 2026
This exhibition brings together contemporary artists with Asian backgrounds whose works explore the layered intersections of heritage and modernity. Through painting, sculpture, and mixed media, these artists reflect on ancient traditions, personal and collective memory, and the rapidly shifting landscapes of their homelands. Modern Currents also opens space for dialogue with neighboring cultures across Asia—highlighting shared histories, spiritual motifs, and evolving identities in a globally connected world.
This exhibit is produced by Livermore Valley Arts, LivermoreArts.org
• Deadline to submit is Dec 15, 6pm
• Notice of acceptance of work will be by the end of the day, Dec 19
• Delivery dates of accepted work: Tuesday, Jan 6, 10am-12noon to the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore.
• Exhibit Dates: Jan 8-March 8, 2026
• Gallery is currently open free to the public Thursdays and Fridays 12-5 pm; Saturdays 9-1 and to ticketed patrons during performances. Please always check the website for latest open times. LivermoreArts.org
• The Reception is Saturday, Jan 17 , 1-3 pm.
PAL’s 18th Members’ Show at Museum on Main Imagination Expressed 2026
Exhibit Dates: Thursday, January 15 to Saturday, March 14, 2026
PAL will hold its first show of 2026, the 18th Members’ Show at Museum on Main (MoM) called “Imagination Expressed 2026.”
This Members’ show is the longest of the year – it will hang for 60 days of which MoM will be open 44 days. MoM is in the heart of Pleasanton easily attracting foot traffic.
This is a unique show for PAL members in that each member can enter up to two pieces, either 2D or 3D plus case entries! This year the show will be judged by John Tullis, and $700 in cash prizes will be awarded! Register early because according to what artwork can be accommodated, artworks with a later date of entry may be excluded.
So, start painting, sculpting or jewelry making plus remember to renew your PAL membership early! Let’s make this show a members’ show to remember.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 5
Delivery of Art Date: Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Delivery of Art Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Reception Date: Saturday, January 17, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Pick Up of Art Date: Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
For Information contact Christine Bourg, cbourg3@gmail.com
Gallery DaVinci’s New Beginnings:
THEME: Artistic expressions of a fresh start, a rebirth, or a new chance in two-dimensional pieces. Fill the space with hope and light in abstract or representational imagery. Artists may enter up to 2 images.
EXHIBIT DATES: Friday, January 16, 2026 — Sunday, March 15, 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE $30.00 for Gallery DaVinci Members, $40 for non-members
DELIVERY of ART DATE: Thursday, January 15, 2026
DELIVERY of ART LOCATION: 608 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA
RECEPTION DATE: Saturday, January 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
PICK UP ART DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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:
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