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SCG Artist Residency – Local Call
The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. The program was lovingly established at PCF in memory of a local artist, Susan Cooley Gilliom, by her family. Both Susan and her mother took part in workshops from established and talented artists. They appreciated the perspective and expertise it offered their own work and wanted similar opportunities afforded to local artists, art students, art educators and art enthusiasts in Susan’s hometown and county.
Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation which manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program). In partnership with PCF the program is housed through Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA.
Terms of Residency:
The selected artist will be required to lead the following activities during the residency from April 10th – May 1st, 2026:
- Artist Lecture Presentation (1 hour):Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 4:00PM – 5:00PM during a 3rd Saturday Reception at Blue Line Arts.
- Open Studio Hours: for up to two hours per day during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11-5pm). Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
- School Tours:At least 1-2 visits by local students, on-site at Blue Line Arts. Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
- Up to 2 Workshops:Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
- For example, previous SCG ART recipients have taught 2 art workshops that are 2 or 3 days long for beginner, intermediate, advanced or all skill levels. Topics can include but are not limited to: professional development for artists, art techniques and process in a variety of different visual art mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts, etc.
Compensation:
- The selected Artist will be awarded studio residence in the Broad Education Gallery at Blue Line Arts for three weeks from Friday, April 10th – May 1st, 2026
- The selected Artist shall receive an Honoraria of $10,000 that will be paid directly to the Artist as follows: 25% upon arrival and 75% upon departure
- The selected artist shall receive a total per diem (for food, etc) in the amount of $1,470
Learn more and apply here.
Handheld for the Holidays – Group Show at Blue Line Arts
Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA invites artists to submit smaller-scale handmade items such as mugs, bowls, etc that make great gifts this holiday season. For this show, artworks will be sold directly off the wall/shelf and there may be opportunities to restock work with local artists during the exhibition. You will be able to submit up to 10 artworks to be considered.
We are only going to accept artworks priced at or below $100. For this opportunity we are specifically searching for works that are smaller in size and giftable. Please no commercially printed items or pre-manufactured items. We are specifically looking for handmade items.
Visit this link to learn more about the application requirements and to apply!
Solo Show Opportunity at Blue Line Arts
Blue Line Arts, in Roseville, CA, invites emerging artists to submit proposals for a solo exhibition in one of our gallery spaces. This opportunity is ideal for early-career artists seeking to showcase a medium-sized body of work. This show will be on display in our Westpark Gallery space.
Artists who can demonstrate a range of work sizes and price points are encouraged to apply, as this enhances accessibility and engagement for a broader collector and viewer base.
The Westpark gallery space is best suited to medium-to-small artworks, such as paintings, drawings, prints, or sculptures smaller than 24”. While we welcome applications from artists working in all mediums, please note that large sculptural works or installation pieces may be more challenging to accommodate. This opportunity is free for Blue Line Artist Level members to apply!
Visit the link to learn more about the application requirements and apply!
Call for Submissions: FABULOUS FIBER ART 2025
Call for Submissions!
FABULOUS FIBER ART 2025
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In-Person Gallery Show
JURIED BY CAROLE BEADLE
Show dates: October 7 – November 13, 2025
The online JOTFORM application will be available starting September 10.
DESCRIPTION
Fiber Art is a fine art approach of creating objects, with an emphasis on materiality, and the fine manual labor involved using natural and/or synthetic fibers. Textiles, fabrics, and found objects are often included. The choice of materials, the manual labor, and personal expression define this art form.
We are looking for wall-hanging or sculptural works that are created with knotting, twining, plaiting, sewing, embroidery, felting, paper making, knitting, crocheting or weaving. Explore the possibilities. They are endless.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY
MEDIA
Fiber, including 3D/Sculptural works
Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.
ART PREPARATION
All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
Max size for wall pieces: 48” wide | 60” high
Wall hung pieces must be securely wired or have easy to install hardware provided
Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
Bring or attache resume and/or artist statement to the application if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
NEW! We are moving from handwritten applications to a digital submission process using JotForm. (The online JOTFORM application will be available starting September 10.) Please note that all artwork must still be hand-delivered to the gallery for jurying.
We strongly encourage all artists to complete their submission application form online before bringing in their artwork.
You may pay online by credit card, or indicate that you’ll pay by check, cash, or Venmo at drop-off.
If you’re unable to complete the form in advance, we’ll be available to assist you when you arrive.
The art tags will be printed by the office and handed to you to attach to the work when you arrive to drop off work.
ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members.
If you pay by credit card a small service fee will be added.
DATES
Dates for in-person entry submission:
Friday, Sept. 26, 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 am to 1 pm
Date when artists will be notified of jury results:
By Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 5 pm, results will be sent to the email provided on the JotForm application.
Pick up times for non-selected work:
Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 am to 1 pm
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10:30 am to Noon
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5:00- 6:00pm, after Art Talk
End-of Exhibit Artwork Pick-Up
Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 am to 1 pm
EVENTS
First Tuesday Art Walk Reception
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Art Talk and Reception
Saturday Oct. 11, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to GALLERY POLICIESshown below.
Arts and Recreation Director
The City of Walnut Creek (population over 70,000), nestled just 25 miles east of San Francisco, offers a scenic urban setting adjacent to Mt. Diablo, featuring a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, and a performing arts center.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Arts and Recreation Director oversees a FY26 department budget of $20 million and is supported by 53.75 FTE. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to both the arts and recreation and approach their work with enthusiasm, creativity, and strategic vision. This highly visible leader will be attentive and responsive to staff and stakeholders. High emotional intelligence is a must, as is maintaining an inclusive and equitable lens in all aspects of leadership.
The successful candidate will possess any combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed, with ideal candidates possessing 10 years of extensive, progressively responsible experience in the development and administration of arts and recreation programs and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree desirable.
Salary range goes up to $289,385 DOQ, with competitive benefits. For additional information and to apply visit www.tbcrecruiting.com. Recruitment closes Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Tina White – 619.948.1786
TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC
www.tbcrecruiting.com
