For over 30 years, ADC has been dedicated to supporting living artists—and Emerge is the realization of a vision we’ve been building toward for years. Created specifically for students and emerging artists ages 18–25, Emerge is designed to spark momentum, open doors, and help launch the next generation of creative voices.
This new regional competition offers far more than recognition. Selected works will be featured in an in-person exhibition and opening night inside our stunning 13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati’s vibrant Over-the-Rhine district—placing young artists directly into a professional, high-visibility art world setting.
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Temporary
Mini Print LA 2026
Organized by the Los Angeles Printmaking Society, Mini Print LA 2026 is a call to printmakers worldwide to submit small format prints.
THEME: In the Present
In the Present calls on artists to respond to the urgency of now. This moment is marked by overlapping crises, rapid change, and negotiations of power, identity, survival, and resistance. We invite works that grapple with the socio-political and environmental realities shaping our present lives, from visible struggles to embodied experiences of living through uncertainty. This call welcomes bold, critical, and vulnerable artistic responses that refuse distance but reflect on the present.
CALENDAR:
Submissions due: March 8, 2026
Jury Notification: March 15, 2026
Reception of accepted work: April 12, 2026
Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 17, 2026
Reception for Artists: April 18, 2026 5 – 8:00 PM
Juror: ABEL ALEJANDRE
Abel Alejandre is a self-trained printmaker who has worked with this medium for over 20 years. Printmaking is an integral part of his work. When crafting a woodblock, his lines follow the contours of his subjects, paying homage to the traditions of master engravers. In doing so, he views his prints as his shouting voice, while the drawings – the templates – are his whispering voice. Occasionally, he works on a monumental scale to present his narratives; some blocks are hand-carved and may require months to complete. Once printed, each run yields a limited edition.
VENUE:
The Boathouse Gallery at Plaza de la Raza
3540 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
info@plazadelaraza.org
https://www.plazadelaraza.org/
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all printmakers worldwide!
FEES: $35.- for 1-3 prints, LAPS members $25.- for 1-3 prints.
No strictly digital prints! Must include one traditional printmaking process.
SHIPPING/DELIVERY:
All accepted artwork may be shipped to LAPS, PO Box 3213, Ventura, CA 93006. The work needs to arrive by April 12, 2026. Accepted work must be shipped flat and unmatted, and must include a self-addressed shipping envelope sized to fit the prints. Local artists accepted into the exhibition may deliver wrapped artwork to Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031 by April 11, 2026. To schedule a drop-off time, email info@plazadelaraza.org. Prints submitted without a return address and envelope will become the property of LAPS.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY:
Work is insured by LAPS while at Plaza de la Raza. Artist is responsible for the artwork while in transit. Plaza de la Raza and LAPS are not liable for any damages to artwork at any time in transit, and shipment back to artist. LAPS will be responsible for ensuring the artwork during the exhibition.
SALES:
Artwork will be for sale (unless otherwise stated by the artist). There will be a 40% commission of the sales price. The artist retains 60%. If the artwork doesn’t get sold, LAPS suggests donating the artwork to the LAPS archive. If artists wish their prints to be returned after the exhibition, they need to include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return.
PROMOTION:
Submission to this exhibition constitutes an agreement on part of the entrant that LAPS reserves the right to reproduce and exhibit any work accepted, for promotional or cultural purposes. The exhibition will be posted on social media and our websites, crediting the artist’s artwork. We also encourage everyone to share the exhibition on their social media.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS:
Limit of 3 Artworks for consideration. Work must be 7” x 7” unframed. Work that does not adhere to the specifications will not be considered and will be returned.
Paper size: 7×7 inches
Image size: any size within the 7×7 inches
PRIZES:
First prize: $250.-
Second Prize: $ 150.-
Third Prize: $100.-
QUESTIONS:
Please send any questions to lapslist@gmail.com
Mini Print LA 2026 is partly funded by The East Side Arts Initiative.
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Open Call for Artists – Summer Exhibition 2026
Submit your application to participate in Francis Gallery’s Summer Exhibition 2026
Open to artists aged 18 years or over who are based within the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Application deadline: April 2, 2026
Results announced: May 8, 2026
Terms and Conditions
– Entry is open to artists aged 18 years or over who are based within the Greater Los Angeles Area.
– Applications submitted from outside the Greater Los Angeles Area will not be considered for selection.
– Application fees are non-refundable.
– A maximum of two artworks may be submitted.
– A non-refundable application fee of $30 per artwork applies. The total fee is $60 if submitting two artworks.
– 100% of application fees will be put towards the production costs of the exhibition.
– All exhibited works must be available for sale with a minimum price of $800. For pricing guidance, contact: summer@francisgallery.com.
– Artwork prices submitted must be the final sale price and include the gallery’s 40% commission (artist receives 60%).
– Francis Gallery reserves the right to discuss pricing with artists, and will confirm any changes in writing before the exhibition opens.
– Applications must be submitted by 2 April 2026. Submissions are capped, artists are advised to apply early to ensure their application irrespective of received.
Prizes
Francis Gallery is offering two cash prizes to exhibitors:
– The Francis Award for abstract painting – $15,000
– The Clara Award for figurative painting – $15,000
Artwork Guidelines
– All artworks must be paintings and may be created in any medium.
– Artwork dimensions must be no smaller than 8 × 10 inches and no larger than 48 × 60 inches.
– All works must be original paintings created by the submitting artist and completed within the last three years.
– Uploaded images must be titled using the following format:
01 / 02_FULL NAME_ARTWORK TITLE_YEAR OF CREATION.
Artwork Delivery
– If selected, artworks must be hand-delivered to, and collected from, Francis Gallery on Melrose Avenue on the specified dates (June 29 – July 3, 2026).
– Artists may appoint another person to deliver or collect work on their behalf.
– Delivery via courier or postal services will not be accepted.
Agreement
By submitting an application, artists confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the full Terms & Conditions of the Summer Exhibition 2026.
For application support, contact: summer@francisgallery.com
CALL TO ARTISTS: Celebrating 40
Our art center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Join us for a special art exhibit featuring all media. Submissions are open to themes of celebration, parties, milestones, and more. Submissions are also open to the theme “40”. We look forward to your interpretations.
CALL TO ARTISTS: Animal House
Animal House is an animal theme art show entries are open to all media with an animal theme. This show includes a youth category.
