Calls for Art
Here is a Brief list of upcoming deadlines for entry
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— Gallery Latte daVinci Exhibit - Whisper of Autumn - Deadline 25 September at Noon
— LAA’s Member Library Show — The Work of Wings, More INFO and Registration Link — Deadline Sep 26, Exhibit Oct 1-31, 2025
— PAL’s PAINT PLEASANTON 2025 — Plein Air Competition, Pre-register online or in person, Oct 25–Oct 26, 2025
— PAL’s 18th Annual Fall Members’ Show — Pleasanton Art league (PAL)—Registration deadline Oct 07, Exhibit Oct 23–Dec 20, 2025
— San Ramon Annual Gallery Call for Artists — Application deadline Sept 24, Exhibits scheduled throughout 2026 - see details below
— Knock, Knock: The Art of Wit and Whimsy, UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater - Deadline Oct 1, Exhibit Oct 23, 2025–Jan 4, 2026
—ArtWalk Livermore is Sat Oct 11 from 11am-5pm. Registration is open for art vendors see details below
— 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
Gallery Latte daVinci Exhibit - Whisper of Autumn - Deadline 25 September at Noon
Exhibit Dates: Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, November 16, 2025
● Registration Deadline: Noon, Thursday, September 25, - Acceptance Notification: Saturday, September 27
● Art Drop-off: Monday, September 29, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Reception: Saturday, November 1, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
● Art Pick-up: Monday, November 17, 10:00 AM – 11:59 AM - All events located at: 608 Main St, Ste G, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Eligibility & Requirements
● Open to artists 18 and older. 2D original artwork only (no classwork or workshop pieces and no AIgenerated images.) If the work submitted does not meet eligibility
requirements, the gallery reserves the right to reject it. - Obscene, politically extreme, violent, or fully nude content will be disqualified.
● Artwork size: Including the frame, the size must not exceed 28” wide. Se all the details at the website HERE.
PAINT PLEASANTON!
PAL (Pleasanton Art Association) upcoming annual outdoor painting (Plein Air) competition!
Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26.
This is PAL’s 8th annual event. Artists come from all over the bay area to paint and draw our historic sites and beautiful landscapes. This is a competition, and the results of the weekend’s work will be judged by premiere Plein Air artist, Richard Lindenberg (https://www.richardlindenberg.com/). Work will be on display for public enjoyment and purchase at the Museum on Main (MOM) on Sunday afternoon, October 26.
With Halloween just around the corner, artists may opt to paint locations from Ghost Walk, a walking tour by Museum on Main.
The event opens Saturday morning with early morning registration and sign-in and stamping required for participation and closes Sunday afternoon with a display of completed artwork and an awards ceremony. This is a great time to meet local and bay area artists. These fresh works are also mostly available for purchase. The Museum will also be open for public enjoyment of our local history during this event.
What: Outdoor Painting (Plein Air) Competition hosted by the Pleasanton Art League
Where: Final work will be on display at the Museum on Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
When: Artwork will be on display from 2:00 to 5:00pm, Sunday, October 26, 2025
How: Artists may preregister and view prospectus at https://www.pal-art.com/
Why: See your community through the eyes of Artists!
PAL’s 18th Annual Fall Members’ Show — Pleasanton Art league (PAL)—Registration deadline Oct 07, Exhibit Oct 23–Dec 20, 2025. More info here: https://www.pal-art.com/
San Ramon Annual Gallery Call for Artists —Application deadline Sept 24, Exhibits scheduled 2026
The City of San Ramon invites artists of all ages and stages of their artistic journey who meet the minimum required body of work (10 pieces) to apply to exhibit. This Call will furnish the City’s galleries with month-long exhibits during the 2026 calendar year, with the exception of the San Ramon Library, which hosts exhibits on a bimonthly schedule. Additional information and applications at http://cityofsanramon.info/gallery2026
TIMELINE:
August 12: Applications open via CaFE
September 24: Online applications close
October 15: Arts Advisory Committee Review
October 31: Selection notification email
December 1: Selected artist exhibit fee due
ELIGIBILITY
Open to artists of any age and stage that meet the minimum required body of work (10 pieces)
Open to applications for both Solo Exhibits or Group Exhibits
Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work are accepted with the exception of Film
Work is original, conceived, and created entirely by the entering artist (No AI-generated work)
May not repeat work used to furnish selected San Ramon gallery exhibits from 2024 or 2025
Work does not contain nudity, violence, or otherwise inappropriate imagery or themes
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the application via CaFE. via cityofsanramon.info/gallery2026
Artists submit up to 5 image samples of their works in their application
Images of the artwork provided in the application must be jpeg file format
Artist statement under 1,000 words
Artist Vitae (File should be no larger than 2mb, and be pdf, doc, docx format only)
There is no fee to apply to this call, however an exhibit fee of $35-55 will be due if accepted
Knock, Knock: The Art of Wit and Whimsy, UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater - Deadline Oct 1, exhibit Oct 23 -Jan 4
Knock, Knock: The Art of Wit and Whimsy invites viewers to step into a world where humor and imagination take center stage. This lighthearted and joyful exhibition celebrates the playful side of creativity, showcasing artwork that elicits laughter, sparks delight, and nudges the imagination in unexpected directions. From visual puns and satirical commentary to reimagined board games and comic-inspired illustrations, each piece reveals how art can be both clever and carefree.
Featuring a vibrant mix of media—paintings, illustrations, sculptures, photography, and mixed-media works—the exhibit highlights artists who embrace levity without sacrificing meaning. Whether through whimsical characters, surreal juxtapositions, or nostalgic nods to childhood play, Knock, Knock delivers an experience full of visual jokes, sly wit, and quirky charm. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be serious to be significant; sometimes a good laugh is exactly what we need.
This exhibit is produced by Livermore Valley Arts, LivermoreArts.org
• Deadline to submit is Oct 1, 6pm
• Notice of acceptance of work will be by the end of the day, Oct 10.
• Delivery dates of accepted work: Tuesday, Oct 21, 10am-12noon to the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore.
• Exhibit Dates: Oct 23 – Jan 4, 2026
• Gallery is currently open free to the public Thursday-Sundays 1-5 pm and to ticketed patrons during performances. Please always check the website for latest open times. LivermoreArts.org
• The Reception is Saturday, Oct 25 , 1-3 pm.
• Pick up artwork is Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 between 10am – noon.
- ArtWalk Livermore, one-day art festival in Downtown Livermore - Accepting registration now through Sept.15, ArtWalk is Sat Oct 11 from 11am-5pm. More info here: 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.
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