Summary: “The Public Arts Commission invites artists to create a sculpture for the entryway roundabout in the city’s newest public space, Esperanza Park. Esperanza Park is a new 7.5 acres park featuring children’s play areas, shaded picnic spaces, fitness equipment, sports fields, basketball courts, a dog park, and connectivity to the regional CV Link, a regional multi-modal trail system.”

Deadline: 11/6/25

Location: Esperanza Park, Cathedral City

Mediums: Sculpture

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Art Share L.A. invites artists to submit work for The Gifting Gallery — a curated exhibition celebrating accessible, giftable art just in time for the season of giving. This show highlights small-scale, affordable works that make art collecting attainable for everyone.”

Deadline: 11/8/25

Location: Art Share L.A. 

Exhibition Dates: 12/5/25 - 2/14/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Share traditions, favorite memories with us in this celebration of winter. Show us your coziest holiday or Christmas rituals! Artwork cannot exceed 10”x10” in size.”

Deadline: 11/9/25

Location: Catalyst, Art Supply Warehouse, Westminster

Exhibition Dates: 11/21/25 - TBA

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Artists practicing throughout the greater LA area are invited to submit their work for consideration by The Middle Room Guest Curator Camilla Taylor to be included in The Middle Becomes Eclectic II: a large group exhibition of widely diverse small works made-in-LA-in-2025 by artists at various career levels—curated together, salon-style, and all priced $500 and under.”

Deadline: 11/9/25

Location: The Middle Room, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 12/5/25 - 1/11/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $30

Summary: “The BruHaus invites artists to join SEE WHAT YOU CAN FIND! Vol. 4, a curated group show hosted in our 2,500-sq-ft ex-bargain supermarket, reinvented as an experimental art gallery in Hollywood, California. The title, SEE WHAT YOU CAN FIND!, was once the store’s slogan, now carried over as a playful nod to the space’s history. We welcome submissions across all disciplines from artists whose practices push boundaries and spark dialogue.”

Deadline: 11/9/25

Location: The BruHaus, Hollywood

Exhibition Dates: 11/21/25 - 11/30/25

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $30

Summary: “Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces of artwork each with a maximum size of 18 inches in any dimension for consideration. The exhibition will run throughout the month of December at Lusanet Collective with an evening opening reception scheduled for December 6.”

Deadline: 11/10/25

Location: Lusanet Collective, Burbank

Exhibition Dates: 12/1/25 - 12/31/25

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The Cerritos College Art Gallery is looking for six (6) local artists interested in preparing and executing a temporary project/exhibition within the unique exterior-facing display gallery attached to the outside of the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Cerritos College. All work must be suitable for public display. Each mini solo-project/exhibition will run for just two weeks, with all installations taking place on Sundays and deinstallations on Saturdays.”

Deadline: 11/14/25

Location: Cerritos College Art Gallery, Norwalk

Exhibition Dates: Various dates available during Spring 2026

Mediums: Installation art

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “This annual show celebrates the artist’s creative vision, journey, and process throughout the year and features some of the finest works of art produced by San Diego regional artists.”

Deadline: 11/15/25

Location: Escondido Arts Partnership, Escondido

Exhibition Dates: 12/13/25 - 1/2/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: Members: $20 for one, additional $5 for each piece. Public: $30 for one, additional $5 for each piece

Summary: “The Pop-Hop 2025 Winter Invitational is open to anyone connected to our space — members, past exhibitors, consignees, friends of the shop, and local artists from Highland Park and Northeast LA. We’re calling it an “invitational” because everyone’s invited! Submit a work of art that best represents your creative voice and expresses the spirit of joy and friendship that embodies our community at The Pop-Hop.”

Deadline: 11/16/25

Location: The Pop-Hop, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 12/11/25 - 1/4/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: “There is no fee to enter or participate, but if you would like to sell your piece we ask for 25% of art sales.”

Summary: “Covet Art Gallery is turning TWO, and we’re throwing a party—and your art is invited! We’re looking for fun, funky, party-inspired pieces: think disco balls, balloons, playful themes, or anything bursting with color and good vibes.”

Deadline: 11/23/25

Location: Covet Art Gallery, Oceanside

Exhibition Dates: 12/13/25 - 1/10/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $25

Summary: North Coastal Art Gallery is accepting submissions for their upcoming show Whimsical Wonders. “Cash award, ribbons, & certificates. Overall categories: Best of Show, $125, 1st Place – $100, 2nd Place – $50, 3rd Place – $25. No Image submission, and the art is not juried in. 2D art may enter up to 4 pieces, 3D sculpture works may enter up to 2 pieces. The Judge is Cathy Wessels.”

Deadline: 11/23/25

Location: North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad

Exhibition Dates: 11/30/25 - 1/4/26

Mediums: Oil, Acrylic, Watermedia, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, Other Media, Textile, 3D Wall Hanging/ 3D Sculpture. Giclee’s are accepted but not judged.

Entry Fee: $30-$40 depending on membership and medium

Summary: “Now taking submissions for the last art show of the year, Medley! We want everyone to have a chance to submit artwork they haven’t had a chance to show off yet, so there is no specific theme for this show. Let’s see what you’ve had cooking this year!”

Deadline: 11/26/25

Location: Carter Sexton Artists Materials, North Hollywood

Exhibition Dates: December 2025

Mediums: Any

Entry Fee: $15

Summary: “The BruHaus, an experimental art gallery housed inside a 2,500 ft² former bargain supermarket in Hollywood, is inviting artists to participate in The $99 & Under Art Show! this December 2025. This special holiday edition is all about making original art accessible—because meaningful gifts shouldn’t come from Amazon, and walls deserve better than mass-produced art.”

Deadline: 11/30/25

Location: The BruHaus, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 12/13/25 - 12/21/25

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $15

Summary: “TAG's LA Open 2026 celebrates the visual art of emerging and established artists of Los Angeles County.”

Deadline: 12/1/25

Location: TAG Gallery, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 1/7/26 - 1/23/26

Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital, and video art. No AI accepted.

Entry Fee: $35

Summary: “This exhibition celebrates the spirit of exploration and discovery, showcasing the beauty of places around the world through the eyes of artists. From bustling cityscapes and iconic landmarks to quiet coastlines, cultural traditions, and foods that tell a story, “Travel & Adventure” invites artists to capture the wonder of global experiences.”

Deadline: 12/1/25

Location: City of Santa Clarita City Hall, Valencia

Exhibition Dates: 12/9/25 - 3/4/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The Fullerton Museum Center is proud to inaugurate the OC Made exhibition, a groundbreaking biennial showcase set to become a signature tradition for the institution. This juried exhibition will feature original artwork from across Orange County, capturing the creative spirit and innovation of our local artists. By showcasing a diverse spectrum of media, from painting and photography to digital media, sculpture, and mixed media, OC Made aims to reflect the rich and evolving nature of the art scene in Orange County, California.”

Deadline: 12/8/25

Location: Fullerton Museum Center

Exhibition Dates: 3/21/26 - 6/7/26

Mediums: Painting, photography, digital media, sculpture, and mixed media

Entry Fee: $20

Summary: “The Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Commission (C.A.C.E.) extends an invitation to individuals and groups, with priority given to Alhambra residents, to be considered for a month long exhibition in the Alhambra City Hall Lobby Art Gallery. Approved artists will receive notification from staff and assigned an exhibition month.”

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Alhambra City Hall

Mediums: All hangable artworks

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The Escondido Arts Partnership presents the sixteenth exhibition highlighting works created in wood, sponsored by Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. Wood workers from the California region are encouraged to submit contemporary furniture, artful furniture, traditional furniture, veneering, scupture, wood carving, marquetry Wood art and wood turning into the exhibition. Curator: Brian Murphy”

Deadline: 12/13/25

Location: Escondido Arts Partnership, Escondido

Exhibition Dates: 1/10/26 - 2/27/26

Mediums: Woodworking

Entry Fee: $40.00 ($30.00 for EAP members) for one, $45.00 ($35.00 for EAP members) for two or $50.00 ($40.00 for EAP members) for three pieces.

Summary: “First Light invites artists to explore the powerful symbolism and sensory experience of dawn — the moment light first breaks through darkness. Whether interpreted literally, metaphorically, emotionally, or spiritually, First Light represents new beginnings, awakening, revelation, and the quiet resilience of hope.”

Deadline: 12/15/25

Location: Spring Arts Gallery, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 3/2/26 - 4/21/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “This celebrated juried exhibition was founded by Jim Brown in 1975. It provides a unique challenge for the artist by utilizing a small image format. Showcasing San Diego County artists, this event has built in popularity over its multi-year history and is an artist favorite. This years show is sponsored by Village Arts and Education Foundation and Gallery 21.”

Deadline: 12/15/25

Location: Village Arts Center, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 1/24/26 - 2/22/26

Mediums: All except video/sound and installation art

Entry Fee: $30

Summary: “OCCCA invites artists to submit their art for a wide-ranging exhibition of text, symbols, printmaking, videos, photography, paintings, sculptures, and new media projects about love.”

Deadline: 12/30/25

Location: Orange County Center For Contemporary Art, Santa Ana

Exhibition Dates: 2/7/26 - 3/21/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: “$45.00 for up to three, all entry fees go to support OCCCA, an artist-run, non-profit arts organization, serving the community since 1980.”

Summary: “Looking for a free space to share your artwork with the Orange community? The Library would like to invite local artists to display their artwork at the El Modena Branch Library. Available exhibition rotations begin in January, and each artist’s works will be on display for a 3-month period. Artwork must be suitable for all ages.”

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: El Modena Branch Library, Orange

Exhibition Dates: 3-month periods throughout the year

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “For over a decade, The Crow Show has been a celebrated tradition in San Diego, uniting artists from across the nation in a shared fascination with the enigmatic crow. Revered in cultures around the world, the crow has long been a symbol of mystery, transformation, and intelligence. Whether as a harbinger of change or a messenger of hope, these birds captivate our imaginations. This annual exhibition invites artists to explore the crow’s many faces—whether rooted in reality or soaring through the realms of fantasy. What does the crow embody for you?”

Deadline: 1/17/26

Location: The Studio Door, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 3/6/26 - 3/29/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $35

Summary: “This annual juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California and explores creative movements happening in the state. Open to all living artists ages 18+ residing in California. All entries must be original, completed in the past three years, and not previously shown at the Brea Gallery.”

Deadline: 2/6/26

Location: Brea Gallery, Brea

Exhibition Dates: 4/25/26 - 6/28/26

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $10 per entry during the month of October 2025; $20 per entry beginning November 1st through the close of the call

Summary: “Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) is proud to announce the call for entries for Quilt Visions 2026, the museum’s 27th international juried exhibition. Exhibition jurors will select work exemplifying art quilting at the highest level of quality, innovation, surface design techniques, excellence in composition, and craftsmanship.”

Deadline: 2/9/26

Location: Visions Museum of Textile Art, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 10/23/26 - 1/16/27

Mediums: Textile art

Entry Fee: $40 for all VMOTA members and $50 for non-members (up to 3 works)