Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 8th “Botanicals” Online Art Competition for the month of February 2026. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The Botanicals theme may include any work with interpretation of botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related floral subcjects). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. Depending on the number and quality of all submissions received, Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards may also be presented. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to apply to this art competition is February 19, 2026.
Botanicals Art Competition
Call for Art: 35th Annual Childrens Book Illustrator Show
Call for Art
35th Annual Children’s Book Illustrator Exhibit at
The Sun Gallery in Hayward, California
Exhibition dates are: March 13 – May 23, 2026
The Sun Gallery, Hayward, is delighted to announce its 35th Annual Children’s Book Illustrator Exhibition to be held March 13 through May 23, 2026. The Gallery is a wonderful space, and the exhibition is very prestigious. The exhibit is always extremely well attended by both adults and students via school field trips.
If you have illustrated and you would like to be considered for the exhibition, please drop off a copy of your book for consideration. The book doesn’t need to be recently published, as there is always a new audience of kids, but you do need to have the art from the book available to show. If your book is not yet published, but will be by show time, please send us 3 jpeg images from pages of your upcoming book. We are sending this call to publicists as well, so if you represent illustrators close to the San Francisco Bay Area, please pass this on!
Featured books are available for purchase during the exhibition, with 30% of book sales going towards our Children’s Programming for 2026. You can also exhibit art that is not for sale. If your art is for sale and does sell, the gallery receives 30% of the sales price. There is no display cost for your work to be in the exhibit; we only request that you please join as a legacy member of Sun Gallery for the 2026 year at a special rate of $25. This nominal fee helps us pay for admin costs and postcards, plus mailings related to the exhibit.
A reception for the illustrators and book signing “party” will be held on Sat. March 21st from 12:00-3:00
The Sun Gallery favors illustrated works that closely tie the images to the text. Sketching and story line art are highly welcome, as it shows the progression and making of your book. Original art is preferred, so please plan for some of your original artwork to be part of the exhibit (Giclee prints in moderation, please). We are sure you will know which works are the most appropriate. We will normally display 4-6 pieces of your art in the exhibit, so plan on a minimum of 4-5 of your pieces being needed. If you are unable to provide any of your original artwork, please contact the Interim Curator, Dorsi Diaz, to discuss alternatives.
Please drop off the book(s) or mail to: (in the mail slot)
Sun Gallery
1015 E St
Hayward, CA 94541
Attention: Dorsi Diaz, Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibit (interim curator)
Once we’ve received the book, it is then reviewed. At that point, if your work is selected, we will then get in touch with you to schedule delivery of the original illustrations (prints are also acceptable & work ideally needs to be framed, also wire hangars on the back are a must) In order to be considered for the exhibition you have to be published (self-published is okay as long as the book has been on sale), and copies of the book have to be available for sale during the exhibition either directly through you or through your Publisher/distributor.
I do hope you’ll consider being a part of this exciting exhibition, and we look forward to working with you.
You may email us with any questions to Dorsi at dorsi@sungallery.org
It is our goal to have the artists in place by the third
week of Feb. – so jump on this opportunity quickly!
Abstraction – exhibit at Art Works Downtown
Abstraction
April 3–May 22, 2026
Apply by: March 1
Theme: This exhibition explores abstraction as a mode of visual thinking. From non-representational form to works that depart from observed reality, abstraction has long served as a site of experimentation, resistance, and reinvention. Artists are invited to submit work that engages abstraction formally, materially, or conceptually—through color, gesture, structure, pattern, process, or reduction. All media are welcome, and interpretations may range from subtle to overt, intuitive to systematic.
Juror: Kim Eagles-Smith; owner director, Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery
Artwork Requirements (abbreviated):
● Open to San Francisco Bay Area artists only.
● Artwork must relate to the theme.
● Open to all visual arts media including sculpture and video.
● Apply through CallForEntry.org.
Application fee: $40 for up to 3 entries. Discount provided to AWD Artist Members. Join today!
Exhibit Schedule:
April 3–May 22, 2026: Exhibit Dates
March 1: Entries due via CallForEntry.org before 11:59pm PST
March 5–6: Notification by email
March 25–28, 11–4pm: Deliver artwork
April 10, May 8: Receptions
May 27–30: Pick up artwork
Learn more and apply today: Call for Entry.org
Artist’s Choice 2026 Art Competition
Fusion Art announces the Artist’s Choice 2026 Art Competition.
For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media.
All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography.
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is March 1, 2026.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.
About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.
Social Media and Content Assistant (Part-time/Temp)
Title: Social Media and Content Assistant (part-time/temp)
Reports to: Deputy Director (Institutional Advancement)
Pay rate: 12 hours a week ($20/hr) March 16 – July 3, 2026 Flexible, hybrid schedule with goal to capture program activities at multiple sites
(Additional hours include weekends and evening especially April 25, 26 and May 1, 2, 3, May 9 and May 13 )
POSITION OVERVIEW
Destiny Arts Center is seeking a temporary Social Media and Content Assistant while our Communications Associate is out on maternity leave.
Destiny Arts Center’s mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. For nearly 40 years, Destiny has been committed to supporting young people as they develop their skills as artists, global citizens, and advocates for peace in their communities and beyond. Through dance and martial arts, young people learn to perform and express themselves, overcome challenges, and connect with others. Destiny partners with over 55 schools and organizations each year to bring programs to young people. At our North Oakland arts center, we offer pay-what-you-can afterschool, weekend, and summer programs. Our work is focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for creative expression: welcoming and caring for every young person who joins us, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and heal, and using movement arts to forge meaningful transformation in our young people and collectively in our communities.
Social media is part of the marketing and communications strategy at Destiny Arts Center, which focuses on increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of Destiny’s programs and mission, and on expanding the organization’s visibility locally and nationally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation: Film, edit, and produce short-form videos, photos, graphics, and written posts tailored for specific platforms to showcase events and programs
Work with Deputy Director to create, update, and follow the editorial calendar to balance organizational needs and goals.
Be aware of social media trends and incorporate them into content strategy.
Foster community interaction through comments, messages, and social media campaigns.
Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 yrs or older and be willing to be live-scanned (criminal background check)
Strong understanding of popular social media platforms and social media trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable creating videos and visually appealing content.
Familiarity with content creation tools and software.
A commitment to the power of art as a vehicle for social change and youth empowerment.
Excellent project management skills and experience managing multiple projects with different timelines
Strong initiative and enthusiasm, and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.
TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter by email to careers@destinyarts.org (include “Social Media and Content Assistant ” in the subject line).
City of West Hollywood Arts Division – Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artworks – Three Unique Requests-for-Proposals (RFP)
City of West Hollywood Arts Division: Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artworks – Three Unique Requests-for-Proposals (RFP)
Deadline to apply: Monday, February 23, 2026, 5pm PT
The City of West Hollywood is seeking proposals from artists, curators, and arts organizations for three temporary public art exhibitions along Santa Monica Boulevard to commemorate the Centennial anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. Part of Historic Route 66 includes Santa Monica Boulevard. The city has three unique Requests-for-Proposals for temporary art activations along Santa Monica Boulevard within the city limits of West Hollywood.
The artwork opportunities include:
1. Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – 3D Sculptural Installation
A large-scale, three-dimensional, temporary sculptural installation at the Plummer Park Community Center,7377 Santa Monica Blvd. All-inclusive project budget of $60,000.
2. Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – Building Façade Vinyl Installation
Original design for a 700 sq.-ft. digital artwork, approximately 700sqft, on a building façade at 8315 Santa Monica Blvd. Fabrication and installation will be provided by the city. Design fee of $3,500.
3. Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – Light pole Vinyl Installation
Original digital artwork for a vinal wrap on city-owned light poles along Santa Monica Boulevard. Fabrication and installation will be provided by the city. Design fee of $2,500.
For more info please visit: https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/artist-opportunities.
Questions? Contact Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator, mmitchell@weho.org / 323-848-3122.
