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 Submissions are due through CaFÉ by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026. All artwork will be reviewed and selected by a panel of judges.

— 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/

ArtWalk is Sat Oct 10. https://livermorearts.org/artwalk/— Regional and National Calls for Art - Various Deadlines - Check Details on the sites provided below.

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

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

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

Below are the specifics for each Call for Art

Town of Danville Calls for Artists for 16th Annual Juried Exhibition 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 17, 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 17, 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. 

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 13 – 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.

The WOMAN. Art Show - Juried exhibition at The Frame Co. and Art Gallery. Registration deadline: July 6

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.
Exhibition Dates: Sat, August 8 - Sat, September 12; Reception: Sat, August 8, 6-8PM

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



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.

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. Contact Jen Huber to take part in this site. jenhuberette@gmail.com