Calls for Art

Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry

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

— Town of Danville Calls for Artists for 16th Annual Juried Exhibition Art in the Dark Submissions are due through CaFÉ by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. All artwork will be reviewed and selected by a panel of judges.

_ Town of Danville Calls for Artist for Hearts of Danville Temporary Public Art Project Submissions are due through CaFE by 5p.m. on Sunday, August 16,2026.

— Firehouse Arts Center - Yesterday Once More, Scenes from the Past (August 13 – October 10, 2026) Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

— Livermore Artwalk registration is open - Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works Early bird 7/31ArtWalk is Sat Oct 10. https://livermorearts.org/artwalk/

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

— High Life Art Show - Open to students enrolled in High School (public or private) including Art Schools in Alameda County, California, aged 14 and older
(or in grades 9-12). Juried exhibition at the Dublin Wave. Entry deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026. See details below.

— Scary Art Show - Exhibiting the many faces of fear through your own creative vision. Entry deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2026. 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.

Specific Calls for art from venues outside the Tri Valley

— West Portal Gallery, SF Open Call to all SF Bay Area Artists - Deadline extended - July 24…. see details below.

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

Town of Danville Calls for Artists for 16th Annual Juried Exhibition Art in the Dark 

The annual juried exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting while contributing to Danville’s vibrant arts and culture community. Artists may submit up to four pieces of work. Submissions are due through CaFÉ by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. All artwork will be reviewed and selected by a panel of judges. Artists invited to submit indoor and outdoor illuminated works for “Art in the Dark” 

The Town of Danville is inviting artists to submit original artwork for the 16th Annual Juried Exhibition, this year’s fall art exhibition titled Art in the Dark. The exhibition will open Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Village Theatre Art Gallery. 

Artists are encouraged to submit original artwork that creatively explores light, shadow, nighttime imagery, mystery, or transformation. The exhibition will feature both indoor and outdoor artwork, with selected pieces incorporating some form of illumination, glow, or light-based element. A variety of mediums will be accepted, including paintings, drawings, mixed media, and sculptures. 

Indoor submissions may include two-dimensional or three-dimensional work, such as wall-mounted pieces or free-standing sculptures displayed on pedestals. Outdoor submissions will feature two-dimensional illuminated mural designs installed on exterior metal walls and must be durable enough to withstand outdoor conditions. 

The annual juried exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting while contributing to Danville’s vibrant arts and culture community. Artists may submit up to four pieces of work. Submissions are due through CaFÉ by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. All artwork will be reviewed and selected by a panel of judges. 

For more information about the exhibition and submission requirements, visit danville.ca.gov/arts or contact Stacey Kenison, Program Supervisor of Cultural Arts, at skenison@danville.ca.gov. 

West Portal Gallery, SF - Open call for showing at this Bay Area Exhibition - Deadline extended to 24 July

WEST PORTAL GALLERY invites artists residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area to submit artwork for its Summer Open Juried Exhibition. This exhibition will highlight the depth and diversity of creative practice in our region and celebrate the role of art in community life. Works will be juried by volunteer members of Azgour Art Group (azgourartgroup.com) and professionally presented in salon style in the gallery, accompanied by an opening reception. As a new community-based contemporary art space, West Portal Gallery is dedicated to presenting high-quality, accessible artwork while providing opportunities for artists and local residents to connect through exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs. Founded in 2025, the gallery is becoming a vibrant gathering place for artists and art enthusiasts alike. This exhibition is open to all artists, regardless of membership status. 

Entry Fee (Non-Refundable Entry Fee): $40.00

Learn More & Apply:
APPLY NOW on the Call For Entry website: callforentry.org

WEST PORTAL GALLERY
320 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127
415 212 9092 | team@westportalgallery.com
westportalgallery.com

Yesterday Once More, Scenes from the Past - Group Exhibition at the Harrington Gallery

  • Entries Accepted Through Friday, July 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

  • Exhibition Term: August 15 – October 10, 2026

  • Location: Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center (4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566)

  • Click here to apply

A joint exhibition between the City of Pleasanton’s Harrington Gallery and the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, “Yesterday Once More, Scenes from the Past” is an exhibition that invites artists to step through the present and into the echoes of what once was. Through artworks of evocative imagery and bygone moments, this group exhibition explores the dialogue between nostalgia and personal history.

High Life Art Show - Juried exhibition at The Dublin Wave. Registration deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026

The High Life Art Exhibition returns for its fifth year as part of the Splatter Festival in Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park, celebrating the creativity, talent, and artistic vision of high school students throughout Alameda County. This juried exhibition invites students ages 14 and older (grades 9–12) from public, private, charter, and art schools to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting in The Dublin Wave.

  • Registration deadline: Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 5PM;

  • Artists’ Acceptance Notice: Friday, September 5, 2026;

  • Artwork Drop-off: Friday, September 11 from 4:30PM-6:00PM at The Dublin Wave;

  • Artwork Pick-up: 6:00PM on Saturday, September 12.

Exhibition Dates: Sat, September 12, 1-6PM in the Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin; Invitation Only Reception: (with Supervisor David Haubert and Mayor Melissa Hernandez) will be held from 5:00pm to 6:00PM on September 12.

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

Scary Art Show - Group exhibition at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Scary Art Show invites artists to explore the many faces of fear through their own creative vision. Whether inspired by personal experiences, social anxieties, folklore, the supernatural, or the unknown, this exhibition encourages artists to express what truly scares them. From unsettling imagery to symbolic storytelling, we welcome artwork in all styles and mediums that captures the emotions, questions, and mysteries surrounding fear. Each artist is able to submit three (3) pieces of art.

  • Registration deadline: Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 12AM;

  • Artwork Drop-off: Friday,  September 25th, 5-7PM at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery;

  • Unsold Artwork Pick-up: Tuesday, November 3rd, 5-6PM

Exhibition Dates: October 5th, 2026- October 30th, 2026 at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery, 7038 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568; Reception: October 24th, 2026 from 6PM to 8PM. Costumes are encouraged! 

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

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)



ArtWalk Livermore is Sat Oct 10, 2026. Join us for our 25th year! Fun and all about art. To register and for more information: https://livermorearts.org/artwalk/

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.