Summary: “The Hyde Art Gallery and the Grossmont College Ceramics Program proudly presents VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026, the latest chapter in a storied ceramics exhibition series that began in 1977. Returning for Spring 2026, this juried showcase reimagines the spirit of the seminal VIEWPOINT exhibitions, which brought together artists from across Southern California to explore diverse perspectives in contemporary ceramic practice.”

Deadline: 10/24/25

Location: Hyde Art Gallery, Grossmont College, El Cajon

Exhibition Dates: 2/2/26 - 3/4/26

Mediums: Ceramics

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Installations at the Station is an annual program of Arts District Liberty Station that commissions artists to create temporary public art pieces that highlight the multifaceted elements of this site and region. For the 2026 RFQ, we are looking for artists or artist teams that represent the San Diego/ Northern Baja region, with an interest in responding to themes relevant to the history, present, and future of Arts District Liberty Station: our increasingly interconnected multicultural/multinational region, the changing natural environment and coastal ecosystems, deepening understanding of the history of NTC and San Diego, and the role of art in activating public space and engaging the diverse populations of our region.”

Deadline: 10/24/25

Location: Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego

Mediums: Mural, sculptural/mixed media installation

Entry Fee: No fee

Summary: “Show your work in our un-juried exhibit featuring digital art and photography: "Snap to Grid." All entries will be printed (8.5"x11" on heavyweight paper) and shown in our gallery arranged in a grid.”

Deadline: 10/27/25

Location: Los Angeles Center For Digital Art, Los Angeles

Exhibition Dates: 11/6/25 - 11/29/25

Mediums: Digital art, photography

Entry Fee: $45

Summary: “Open themed show. Have your art seen by hundreds of theatre goers in the heart of Burbank! This exhibit coincides with the winter productions at the Colony Theatre!”

Deadline: 10/27/25

Location: The Colony Theatre Gallery, Burbank

Exhibition Dates: 11/4/25 - TBD

Mediums: All

Entry Fee: “This is a California Creative Arts hosted show. Members receive priority. If you are not a member, you can join here. We are a nonprofit. Your membership fee is tax deductible, and you keep 100% of your sales. Non-members, if accepted, must become a member or pay a one-time participation fee of $40 (it’s only $10 more for a one-year membership).”

Summary: Call for prints! This exhibition features art prints of the following themes- Spirit of the Season: Autumn, Halloween, Día de los Muertos.

Deadline: 10/27/25

Location: The Chrysalis, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 11/2/25

Mediums: Fine Art Prints, Relief, Etching, Monotype, Screen Print Lithograph

Entry Fee: $20 per artist (submission fee can be waived on a case-by-case basis)

Summary: “Artists use "broken forms" in their work, often using fragmentation and juxtaposition to express themes of modern life, conflict, and the human condition. These themes can demonstrate that fractured forms can be a powerful tool for exploring complex concepts and technique in contemporary art. Think about how your work can illustrate ambiguity in architecture, human design or figurative images.”

Deadline: 10/31/25

Location: Woodward Contemporary, San Diego

Exhibition Dates: 11/22/25 - 1/10/26

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: “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: “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: “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: “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: “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: “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)