Summary: Homes in Memoriam LA is a non profit organization that is providing free home portraits to those who lost their homes during the LA fires. They are currently looking for more artists to help create probono portraits. You can learn more about the organization HERE.

Deadline: Ongoing. There are still more than 100 homes that are not assigned to an artist.

Mediums: Painting

Summary: “We invite artists of all ages to reimagine the whimsy and wonder of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale. Choose a character or scene that inspires you—from the Mad Hatter’s tea party to Alice’s encounter with the Queen of Hearts—and craft your own two-dimensional masterpiece. Winners will receive prizes, and at least 10 pieces from each age category will be featured in the exhibit alongside 160 beautifully illustrated editions of the book. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and become part of Wonderland’s artistic legacy!”

Deadline: 3/31/25

Location: Coronado Public Library

Exhibition Dates: 5/19/25 - 8/31/25

Mediums: Accepted mediums include traditional (pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.), digital art, mixed media and must be two dimensional.

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The City of Tustin Public Art Commission, in partnership with the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department, is seeking submissions from artists for a permanent outdoor installation. Submissions can take the form of functional or non-functional art.  One sculpture will be chosen for placement along the entry walkway, adjacent to a playground area at Centennial Park in Tustin, CA. The selected artist or collaborative group will receive compensation between $10,000 to $20,000 for the artwork.”

Deadline: 4/7/25

Location: Centennial Park, Tustin

Installation Date: June 2025

Mediums: Work must be suitable for outdoor installation in mediums of stone, bronze, steel, wood, etc.

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The project aims to offer a vibrant, outdoor art experience for all users of the Dana Point Community Center. The goal of this mural is to enhance the beauty of the City facility and add character to the space, creating an inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The project should convey inspiring imagery for residents and visitors and reflect the community values in addition to the natural and cultural history of the area.”

Deadline: 3/31/25

Location: Dana Point Community Center

Mediums: Mural

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. This exhibition explores the themes of nostalgia, innocence, and imagination, inviting artists to reflect on the moments that shaped their youth. From cherished personal experiences and beloved toys to childhood games and familiar places, this exhibit celebrates the magic of growing up. Artists are encouraged to capture the wonder, joy, and passage of time through a variety of styles, including whimsical illustrations, realistic depictions, and abstract interpretations of memory. Join us in revisiting the stories, dreams, and emotions of childhood through art in this unique and heartfelt exhibition.”

Deadline: 4/8/25

Location: Newhall Community Center

Exhibition Dates: 4/16/25 - 7/7/25

Mediums: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed-media

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Woodward Contemporary invites seasoned California artists to participate in Bridges Not Walls, our inaugural juried exhibition and opening celebration. Bridges Not Walls suggests that communication and collaboration are better than isolation and division. You can choose to break those walls through artistic expression. Bridges Not Walls suggests a strengthening of relationships and deeper connections not limited to your personal life, but your professional journey as well ... an appreciation of cultural, religious and philosophical differences. Is it a bridge to knowing people of goodwill? A bridge to the next chapter in your life? Show us your vision for 2025 of what Bridges Not Walls means to you.”

Deadline: 4/9/25

Location: Woodward Contemporary, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: TBD

Mediums: “Entries must be original and created entirely by the artist. No digital art, workshop/class art, or reproductions will be accepted”

Entry Fee: $40

Summary: “San Diego International Airport’s Arts Program invites cultural, community, and educational organizations, as well as curators, collectives, and artists, to submit proposals for the inaugural exhibition, Snapshot San Diego, to mark the opening of New Terminal 1. We are seeking collections that tell authentic, accessible and focused stories of the region. Whether it’s the legacy of Kumeyaay culture, the colorful energy of Mexican-American mural art, the powerful histories within our LGBTQ+ communities, or the artistic pioneers and sports legends that have left their mark, we want to showcase the multifaceted identity of San Diego and those who steward and live in service of those stories.”

Deadline: 4/13/25

Location: San Diego International Airport

Exhibition Dates: Selected artwork and collections representing the theme will be displayed throughout the airport for approximately 12 months

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The City of Palmdale is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for stair murals to be installed at Pelona Vista Park. This exciting art initiative will transform the park’s two staircases leading to the north fields into visual expressions of the project’s themes of health, wellness, sportsmanship and community pride.”

Deadline: 4/15/25

Location: Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale

Installation Date: Installation to begin 7/17/25 and be completed by 8/31/25

Mediums: Mural

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “In celebration of Older Americans Month, the City of Buena Park invites adults ages 50 and up to participate in the Older Americans Month Art Exhibition.”

Deadline: 4/17/25

Location: Buena Park City Council Chamber

Exhibition Dates: 5/2/25 - 5/29/25

Mediums: All artwork on paper must be mounted on mat board or poster board. Work that is on canvas or framed must have wiring on the back and be ready to hang. Work that is not matted, mounted, or wired will not be accepted.

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Call for Fashion Designers: Edgy Eco-decadent designers from across the region are invited to show their arte-couture and bespoke tailored designs. Art fashions inspired by the re-using of objects destined for landfills. All garments can be constructed, assembled or embellished using non-conventional and conventional elements including thrifted, reconditioned, rummaged and scrapped materials. The Recycled Materials Runway Event features fashion designs with a focus on student, aspiring artistic fashion designers….or anyone who can “make it work”.

Deadline: 4/18/25

Location: Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, Escondido

Exhibition Date: 5/3/25

Mediums: Wearable art made from recycled materials

Entry Fee: $10

Summary: “Inspiration awaits in a garden, wildland or even in an urban space. From the smallest leaf, bloom or bouquet, each artwork will be a unique appreciation of the timeless beauty of a flower. You may submit one piece of art to this Floral themed art exhibition if you’re a San Diego resident or a member of the EAP (Escondido Arts Partnership), art must be your original work.”

Deadline: 4/19/25

Location: Escondido Arts Partnership

Exhibition Dates: 5/10/25 - 6/6/25

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: EAP Members: $20 for one entry, Public: $30 for one entry

Summary: “Echo Park Art invites artists to step into a world of magic, myth, and wonder with "Once Upon a Time," a group exhibition celebrating the boundless imagination of fantasies and fables. This is an opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists to breathe life into timeless tales, legendary heroes, mystical landscapes, and forgotten myths through visual storytelling.”

Deadline: 4/20/25

Location: Echo Park Art Gallery, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 5/2/25 - 5/31/25

Mediums: “We are accepting both 2D and 3D artwork in all traditional and mixed media formats, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, installation and more. However, we are not accepting collage, 3D-printed works, AI-generated art, or computer graphics for this exhibition.”

Entry Fee: $35

Summary: “Show us your LA themed art!”

Deadline: 4/25/25

Location: Carter Sexton Artists Materials, North Hollywood

Exhibition Dates: 5/3/25 - TBD

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $15

Summary: “The goal of the 2025 SDWS Plein Air Exhibition Out ‘n’ About is to showcase the Plein Air artwork of water-based media artists. The exhibition will be open to all artists, SDWS members and non-members. There will be cash prizes of $1,000, $500, $300, a People’s Choice Award worth $200, and three Honorable Mentions at $50. Additionally, the juror will choose two “Best Local Scene” awards (representing the San Diego area).”

Deadline: 4/25/25

Location: San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 7/2/25 - 7/31/25

Mediums: Water-based media only on paper, paper-based board, canvas, or Yupo/Tyvek

Entry Fee: Members of SDWS may submit two paintings for a $25 entry fee, Non-members of SDWS may submit two paintings for a $40 entry fee. You may choose to join SDWS before the entry process

Summary: The Cypress Art League is accepting submissions for their juried Spring Art Show hosted at Cypress Community Center.

Deadline: 4/25/25

Location: Cypress Community Center

Exhibition Date: 4/27/25

Mediums: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, other media (including mixed media, pastels, pencil, ink, etching, etc.), 3-Dimensional, photography, digital art

Entry Fee: Non-members: $15, Members: $9

Summary: “What happens when the sacred meets the silly? When joy becomes ritual? Sacred Play is a celebration of art that embraces the light-hearted, the whimsical, and the mischievously profound. Juried by Los Angeles artist Steven Morrell, this exhibition invites artists to submit work that embodies fun, playfulness, and a sense of wonder—whether through humor, vibrant colors, unexpected materials, or simply an irresistible spirit of joy. We’re looking for art that makes us smile, sparks curiosity, and reminds us that play itself can be sacred.”

Deadline: 4/27/25

Location: Covet Art Gallery, Oceanside

Exhibition Dates: 5/17/25 - 6/7/25

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: $25

Summary: “Sculpture has always been a means of representing the human experience, from the representation of gods and leaders to the exploration of human form and identity. It allows for an intimate interaction with the viewer as it occupies physical space, inviting engagement from multiple angles and perspectives. Its role as both functional and symbolic—as seen in architectural reliefs or sacred figures—further enhances its significance across cultures and epochs. The diversity and history of sculpture continue to inspire and challenge artists and viewers alike today.”

Deadline: 4/29/25

Location: Fallbrook Art Center

Exhibition Dates: 6/10/25 - 7/12/25

Mediums: Sculpture

Entry Fee: $65

Summary: “Frontier Futurism is a curated exhibition exploring the evolving mythologies of the American West through a contemporary vision, where desert landscapes merge with visions of the future and environmental reflection. As the horizon of the West shifts, what new stories emerge from its dust?”

Deadline: 5/1/25

Location: Dorado 806 Projects, Santa Monica

Exhibition Dates: 6/25/25 - 7/9/25

Mediums: Painting, printmaking, sculpture, textile, and mixed media. No photography or glass media at this time.

Entry Fee: $35

Summary: “The 58th Newport Beach Art Exhibition presents an opportunity for artists to show and sell their artwork to the public in a one-day exhibit.”

Deadline: 5/9/25

Location: Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room and Civic Green

Exhibition Date: 6/28/25

Mediums: Paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylic), drawings (ink, pencil, pastel, charcoal), mixed media, sculpture, or photography

Entry Fee: $35 for one entry and $50 for two entries

Summary: “La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, California, showcases figurative and narrative artwork and unusual sculptures. There is no theme for the show as we aim to showcase a wide variety of styles and mediums across the pop-surrealist and lowbrow genre.”

Deadline: 5/15/25

Location: La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 7/11/25 - 8/31/25

Mediums: A variety of mediums are accepted however video or digital art, photography, prints, or conceptual installations will not be accepted

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “The San Diego Watercolor Society is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 45th International Exhibition, 9/28 –10/31, 2025. The Exhibition will be held in our beautiful Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. This year’s juror is award-winning artist Kathleen Conover, AWS, NWS, TWSA. $20,000 in cash and merchandise awards are anticipated, $6,000 First Prize. Water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel is eligible. Paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and Online! Deadline for entries is May 18, 2025. For questions, please contact ishowinformation@sdws.org.”

Deadline: 5/18/25

Location: The San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery, Liberty Station, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 9/28/25 - 10/31/25

Mediums: Paintings must be water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on paper, synthetic paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel.

Entry Fee: Members: $45 first entry; $15 each additional entry, Non-Members: $55 first entry; $15 each additional entry

Summary: “The TOCA Foundation 2025 Fine Arts Juried Show recognizes the best in original mixed media arts. ≥30 artworks will be selected from the prestigious field of artist entries to be included in an exhibition at the June 21, 2025 TOCApalooza”

Deadline: 5/25/25

Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance

Exhibition Date: 6/21/25

Mediums: any two-dimensional media, excluding photography

Entry Fee: $30

Summary: “Topicality is OCCCA's forte, and the extreme weather caused by climate change has become an existential threat to our planet now. From Rembrandt and Turner to Gerhart Richter’s Secrets of Clouds, for centuries, artists have been interpreting the weather in their art. But now is the time for artists to make a statement. Not just beautiful sunsets and devastatingly frightening floods, but show us your high tides, big waves, atmospheric rivers, and storm cells. We have melting icebergs and glaciers falling into the ocean. Heat waves and dust blanketing large portions of the country. Tornadoes, hail, and lightning delivered by Cumulonimbus clouds. Show us all the extremes and kick up a storm.”

Deadline: 5/30/25

Location: Orange County Center For Contemporary Art, Santa Ana

Exhibition Dates: 7/5/25 - 8/23/25

Mediums: All

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