Apply to exhibit your artwork for a monthly show at Arts Visalia Visual Art Center located in historic downtown Visalia, California. Arts Visalia has two gallery spaces available for exhibitions: a large main gallery (31’ 5” x 36’ 8”) and a feature gallery (17’ 9” x 17’). Artists may choose to exhibit in one or both galleries free of charge. Arts Visalia will promote exhibiting artists through printed and digital media that may include postcard mailers, social media coverage, posters, and more. Exhibiting artists will have the opportunity to give an artist talk that will be open to the public during their exhibition.
Visual Arts
Call for Art: Two-Dimensional Temporary Public Art Installation for Spring 2026
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public art installation at our main facility. Of particular interest are projects that connect visitors to the location, community and/or history of the neighborhood, challenge visitors and passersby, and address important social and political issues. RoCo welcomes visual artists of all genres. RoCo also invites visual artists to collaborate with literary artists as we have previously shown in this location.
The selected series of three images will be exhibited to the public 24/7 for 4-6 months. The images will be printed on a weather-safe material at about 9′ h x 6′ w. Selected projects will require the following resolution: 12,000 px (h) x 8,000 px (w). The artist will receive a $400 stipend & use fee for exhibiting preexisting images. If an artist is interested in creating new works for this submission, please contact us. All production and installation costs are covered by RoCo.
More information, dates, and submission instructions can be found here: https://www.rochestercontemporary.org/call-for-art-2d-temporary-public-art-installation/
Call for Submissions: “International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026” ISVC
Exhibition “Visual Culture 2026”
September 9 – 27, 2026
CICA Museum, Korea
International Symposium for Visual Culture (ISVC) 2026
September 19, 2026
We invite artists, scholars, and researchers from around the world to participate in the International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026. The online symposium brings together a global community of artists, researchers, and academics, while the international exhibition will be held at the CICA Museum in Korea.
ISVC serves as an international platform for diverse and critical perspectives on visual culture. Through this program, we aim to build a global network of researchers, artists, and makers/consumers of visual culture, fostering critical discourse and deeper understanding of visual culture on a global scale.
Participating artists and researchers will be featured in the publication “New Media Art 2027”, to be released in full-color paperback and eBook formats in December 2026. Contributions may include English texts (e.g., interview, essay, poetry), drawings, and images introducing the artist’s work.
* Categories & Keywords:
– Art and Capitalism
– Art, Technology, and Culture
– New Media Art
– Mass Culture
– Postmodernism
– Globalism
– Critical Studies
– Nationalism and Visual Culture
– Race and Identity in Art & Culture
– Feminist Studies on Visual Culture
– Art & Culture in a Global Pandemic
– Digital Culture and Social Media
– Digital Humanism
– Artificial Intelligence and Humanism
– Algorithmic Bias & Visual Culture
– Data Aesthetics
– Post-Human & Ecological Perspectives
– Post-humanism
– Environmental Issues and Culture
– Bio Art & Post-Nature Culture
– Global Mobility & Diaspora Visualities
– Archival Art
– Digital Nomad
– Immersive Media & Presence
[Symposium] International Symposium for Visual Culture (ISVC) 2026
The symposium will be held online on September 19, 2026. (Dates are subject to change.)
Each accepted presenter will have the opportunity to discuss the merits of their contribution with peers. All presenters must register for the symposium upon acceptance and must deliver a presentation or performance during the assigned session.
We welcome proposals for paper presentations, workshops, experimental sessions, and artistic performances.
Each presenter will receive three complimentary general admission tickets to ISVC 2025 to invite guests. Additional tickets will be available for purchase on the ISVC website.
[Exhibition] “Visual Culture 2026” at the CICA Museum
The international exhibition will be held at the CICA Museum from September 9 to 27, 2026. Each artist may exhibit up to two works.
* Installation Guidelines:
– Photographs & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by museum curators and assistants. Upon request, larger sizes may be available; additional fees may apply.
– Video & Interactive Art
The museum will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players. Multiple single-channel works may be screened on a shared projector. If your work must be screened exclusively or requires more than two projectors/monitors, please indicate this in your submission email. Additional fees may apply.
– Physical Works & Installation Art
Artists are responsible for shipping and delivery costs to and from the CICA Museum. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side. Installation works should not exceed 39×39×79 inches (1×1×2 m, W×L×H). Wall-mounted works must not exceed 10 kg. If you wish to submit works exceeding these limits, please indicate this in your email.
* Timeline:
January 5, 2026 – Submission Deadline
January 25 – February 1, 2026 – Presenter Registration
September 9 – 27, 2026 – Exhibition “Visual Culture 2026,” CICA Museum, Korea
September 12, 2026, 2~5 PM – ISVC Party @ CICA Museum
September 19, 2026 – International Symposium for Visual Culture 2026 (Online)
December 1, 2026 – Expected publication date of New Media Art 2027
***All dates are subject to change.
*How to submit your work: Please visit our website for more information.
(https://cicamuseum.com/isvc)
For questions, please visit our Contact page: https://cicamuseum.com/contact/
We look forward to the participation of creative and critical artists and researchers from around the world.
Call for Artists: Public Sculptural Artwork Opportunity in Meiners Oaks’ New Nature-Focused Park
We’re seeking professional and emerging artists to create artwork for a new 2-acre community park that celebrates the nature, history, and culture of Meiners Oaks. Art that encourages play, exploration, and reflection are especially encouraged! One to three artists will be selected to present imagery or renderings at a public meeting in April 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://imaginemopark.wixsite.com/mo-park/rfq
or www.imaginemopark.org
Open Call: Art in the Fold
Folding is all around us in the natural world, its scale and materials ranging from insect wings to geological formations. Likewise, in arts and crafts, many sheet media are folded or shaped by folding, including paper, plastic, cloth, metal sheet, woven metal mesh. The process by which folding is done can range from simple creasing of paper to hammer-assisted foldforming of thick metal sheets. Surfaces shaped by folds may be dyed, painted, marked or textured before or after folding. As opposed to an additive or subtractive process, folding material into a sculpture is a transformation, adding nothing and leaving out nothing, “just” rearranging the shape. However, as seen in pleated fabrics or modern origami, the rearranging of the shape can be quite complicated and result in almost arbitrary two- and three-dimensional forms and patterns.
In this exhibition, we hope to show the broad range of work by artists and craftspeople who rely on or use folding. Both 2d and 3d work is acceptable, but folding should play a significant role, either in shaping the work itself or its support, or through the representation of folding or folded objects.
Eligibility: All folded artwork, or work representing the fold is welcome (paper, metal, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textile, ceramics, etc.).
Open nationally to artists of all backgrounds and ages.
Submission Guidelines: Artists may submit up to three pieces of original artwork for consideration.
Work must have been made within the last two years.
Submissions must be accompanied by a brief artist statement (50-100 words) explaining the inspiration and significance of the artwork. This statement may be displayed alongside the artwork in the exhibition.
Artists should include a short bio (100-150 words) highlighting their background, artistic journey, and any relevant experiences or achievements.
Exhibition Details:
Venue: ACCI Gallery Berkeley, CA
Admission to view the exhibition: free and open to the public
Submission Deadline: Sunday January 11, 2026
Exhibition dates: Saturday February 21 – Sunday March 22
Opening Reception: Saturday February 21, 4-6pm
Pick Up Artwork: Monday March 23 – Tuesday, March 24, 2026
How to Apply: Complete the online application linked here.
Pay the submission fee of $35.00
Selected artists will be notified via email and will have the opportunity to participate in the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Artists may submit up to three pieces of art for consideration.
All pieces in the exhibition must be for sale. The artist will receive 50% of the sales price and the ACCI Gallery will take a 50% commission. An ACCI consignment agreement will be required for all exhibiting artists.
Image files must be .jpg file format, minimum 900 pixels on long edge. Quality images suitable for print are highly preferred.
Participating work must be delivered ready to hang/install.
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival
Arts & Crafts, June 6 & 7, 2026 W. Washington Ave and S. Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale, CA
Join us in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale as we celebrate the 50th annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival, a beloved summer tradition. Spanning W. Washington Ave and S. Murphy Ave, this vibrant event brings together more than 200 exceptional artists and crafters, lively musical performances, refreshing beer and wine, and an array of delicious food options.
With activities and entertainment for all ages, the festival transforms downtown into a lively, welcoming destination for families, friends, and art lovers alike. Each year, more than 35,000 guests come out to shop, sip, dance, and enjoy the very best Sunnyvale has to offer—all at this free community celebration.
Nestled in Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale is a dynamic city of nearly 160,000 residents, a mean household income of $246,000, and is known both for its innovative spirit at the center of Silicon Valley and its peaceful, diverse neighborhoods.
Produced by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, the Art & Wine Festival reflects this unique blend of creativity, culture, and community pride. Proceeds from the event help support local businesses, celebrate the arts, and strengthen community connections, funding Chamber programs dedicated to economic development and small-business growth throughout Sunnyvale.
Event hours are 11:00am – 7:00pm Saturday / 11:00am – 5:00pm Sunday
210 Fine Arts & Crafts spaces
Space sizes and fees 3% fee added to space fee credit card charges
10dx10w space: $300.00+ 10% commission
10dx20w space: $600.00+ 10% commission
10dx10w spaces with backs to the curbs.
Spaces are on asphalt.
Set-up/Tear-down
Saturday morning set-up begins at 6:00AM and is staggered
Drive to or near space
Oversized vehicles and vehicles with trailers must unload and depart the site prior to 6:00AM or unload/load from a side street.
Sunday night streets must be cleared by 9:00PM.
Security Overnight security provided
Overnight Parking Available for self-contained vehicles
Postcards Free digital or hard copy color event postcards available for social media posting, sales tables or customer mailout.
Special requests
Please indicate any special request on your application. Space requests are taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.
