Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh “Landscapes” online art contest for the month of April 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The primary focus of Landscapes theme should be any art with interpretation of natural elements such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, forests, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the April 16, 2026.
Landscapes Art Contest
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 15, 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 15 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
ARTS ASSOCIATE (PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR)
JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE
ARTS ASSOCIATE (PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR) (PART-TIME)
Notice Open Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Employer: City of Los Angeles
Department: Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Division/Section: Community Arts Division
Program: Hollyhock House
Job Location: 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Hourly Pay Rate: $30.40
Classification / Code: Arts Associate / 2454
Weekly Schedule: 20 hours per week (Friday-Sunday). Evenings as required to monitor programs and special events
Type: Part-Time / 1070 (as-needed, up to 20 hours per week, up to 1000 hours per year)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Hollyhock House is a historic house museum and Los Angeles’s only UNESCO World Heritage site. Located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard in Barnsdall Art Park, it is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Education and Programs Manager (Arts Manager I), the as needed Arts Associate assist in coordinating programs and events at Hollyhock House and maintains a robust and active volunteer docent program. This part-time position assists with implementing regular and seasonal programming, including guided tours and special events, to ensure smooth operations and quality offerings. The Arts Associate serves as a primary point of contact for Hollyhock House’s volunteers, including training, scheduling, and coordinating docents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
● Organizes and coordinates seasonal programs and events at Hollyhock House, including staffing, sourcing materials, liaising with vendors and external partners, and set up/take down as required
● Coordinates special events at Hollyhock House, including exhibition openings, institutional and media visits, special and group tours, and collaborations with other arts organizations
● Assists in the coordination of group and guided tours to Hollyhock House; liaises with Education and Programs Assistant to coordinate logistics and staffing
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
● Maintains the volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and continuing education of volunteer docents
● Coordinates volunteer shifts and assists with guided-tour program; maintains regular correspondence with volunteers
● Updates training materials and interpretive resources
ADMINISTRATIVE
● Assists with administrative tasks as needed: organizing house/tour supplies, maintaining forms, supply sourcing and ordering, correspondence, and updates to printed and digital materials.
● Regularly works on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), as well as evenings as required to monitor programs and special events
● Assists in maintenance of website and digital and social media platforms
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The job will be performed in-person at Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park, located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. The days to be asked to work are to be determined. This position must be able to lift 20 to 25 pounds and be able to conduct a variety of work assignments with various deadlines. Part-time positions accrue “Sick Days” from the date of hire and “Compensated Paid-Time-Off” (CPTO) after six (6) months in the position. Candidates must have a valid California Driver’s License. Candidates may be requested to disclose all sources of employment to mitigate risks of conflict of interest.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants must submit the following three (3) documents as a single PDF file via email to hollyhockhouse@lacity.org with “Part-time Arts Associate – Hollyhock House” as the subject line. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
• Cover Letter
• Professional resume
• Completed City of Los Angeles Application for Employment
METHOD TO EVALUATE CANDIDATES
Final selection will be based on interviews with eligible candidates pending a review of applications received based on a set of criteria related to skills, knowledge, abilities and personal qualifications for the position. Interviewers may also contact present and former supervisors, as well as review City Personnel files (if applicable) as part of a candidate’s evaluation. All candidates will be notified regarding the final results of the selection process. We are unable to respond to phone calls regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.
Botanicals Art Competition
We are pleased to announce our fourth Botanicals online Art Competition for the month of April 2026. The theme may include any work that interprets botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruits, leaves, plants and related botanical subjects). All visual art mediums are allowed. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for up to two artworks and $35 for up to four artworks.
On The Eve Of
On The Eve Of is a collaborative exhibition, curated by S.C.R.A.P. Gallery and CV Art Projects, that explores and celebrates the impact of eight global female environmentalists. These environmentalists have dedicated their work to protecting the environment and shaping modern-day environmentalism.
The exhibition invites students, teachers, parents, and professional artists to create their own interpretive portrait of one of the highlighted environmentalists or another female environmentalist of their choosing. Selected portraits will befeatured in a unique traveling art show that kicks off at S.C.R.A.P. Gallery in Cathedral City in April 2026.
The environmentalists highlighted are:
Rachel Carson – American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring exposed the dangers of pesticides and their impact on the environment and wildlife.
Jane Goodall – British ethologist, primatologist, and conservationist who spent over 60 years studying chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park.
Greta Thunberg – Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Isatou Ceesay- Gambian activist known as the Queen of Recycling, initiated the One Plastic Bag recycling movement in Gambia.
Wangari Maathai – Kenyan environmental activist and founder of the Green Belt Movement, which focused on planting trees.
Berta Cáceres – Honduran activist and indigenous leader, cofounder of the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras.
Marina Silva – Brazilian politician and environmentalist, who serves as the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
Vandana Shiva – Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, and author.
16th Annual “Animals” Online Art Competition
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Animals” Online Art Competition.
The gallery invites both 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Animals” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of animal art. Animal subjects include any living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that may also live in water.
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
The deadline to apply is April 27, 2026.
For further information and to apply online: https://lightspacetime.art/16th-annual-animals-online-art-competition-2026/
About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed online art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is the gallery’s intention to help today’s artists to successfully market their art to a worldwide audience.
