Welcoming of the Whales Art Exhibition: Open Call for Artists 🌊🐋

While proudly hosted alongside the iconic Festival of the Whales at the Ocean Institute, our upcoming exhibition invites artwork exploring all aspects of our incredible global ocean—from deep-sea biodiversity and kelp forests to coastal rhythms and marine conservation.

We are seeking diverse visual art, photography, multimedia, and mixed-media works for a dual in-person and virtual exhibition experience!

📅 When & Where:

In-Person Exhibition: Live at the Ocean Institute (Dana Point, CA) during the Festival of the Whales

Virtual Exhibition: Concurrent global showcase hosted online by Moku Art Studio

Submission Deadline:

• International: January 31st, 2027
• US: February 7th, 2027

💡 Why Participate?

• Celebrating the full spectrum of marine life and ocean health
• Uniting art with marine science to champion ocean literacy
• Reaching both local festival-goers and an international online audience

👉 How to Apply:  mokuartstudio.com/open-call-welcoming-ofthe-whales