Artists are invited to submit works that explore the creative potential of this ancient and timeless material. Whether used as a surface, substrate or sculptural element, paper must be a central component of each piece. We welcome a wide range of techniques—show us what you can do with paper, whether it’s drawing, painting, printing, folding, sculpting, collaging, sewing, binding, and beyond.
Freelance
Bizarre | Juried Online Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Bizarre.
The works presented at the exhibition explore the surreal and supernatural, the unconscious and unexpected, challenging the order of the world.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD’s magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: December 12, 2025
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/120/bizarre for a full information.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
Shadow Play | Juried Online Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Shadow Play.
The theme of the exhibition explores the visual and spatial perception of shadow and light in art, and their potential to depict fleeting moments and personal memories.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD’s magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: December 5, 2025
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/121/shadow-play for a full information.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
GLENDALE PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Glendale is on the path to become an arts and
culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region.
Reflecting on its diverse population, history and
innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further
enrich the day-to-day experiences of the community with
its emphasis on the importance of arts and culture.
As part of the City of Glendale’s initiative to become a
prime arts and culture destination, up to ten long-term to
permanent artwork installations will be commissioned,
developed and established over the course of the next
few years. These landmark installations will be
strategically placed throughout the City in locations that
focus on public accessibility and encourage public
engagement and interactivity.
This call for artists will reach out for three different project opportunities in the City of
Glendale. The aim for all three artwork opportunities is to create world-class public
artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, and
showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public
spaces.
Each location is different and asks for its own unique mediums utilizing highly imaginative
and forward-thinking approaches. Selected Artists and Artist Teams will be asked to
demonstrate creative applications to support the building and activation of a community
interconnected by its public art.
We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to review the opportunities and consider how their
own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice
might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist
Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong
concepts and visions for.
Please find the full RFQ, and application link below:
https://lebasseprojects.submittable.com/submit
RFQ- Muralist – City of Milpitas
The City of Milpitas invites qualified muralists to submit their qualifications to be considered for various mural projects as part of its Mural Program. The program typically produces four murals per year, with at least one mural being painted by a Milpitas resident.
PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS:
City Staff will review applications for completeness. The Arts Commission will begin reviewing applications at its November meeting and will complete the prequalifying muralists list in January. Prequalified artists will remain on the list for three years.
Prequalified muralists may be invited to submit a design idea for a specific mural and receive a stipend. Details will be provided if/when a muralist is short-listed for a specific project.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Qualifications shall be submitted electronically via the City form:
bit.ly/milpitas-mural-apply
Submissions will not be accepted through any other method.
California Arts Council – Publicist
Amplify the work and legacy of the CAC in its 50th year as California’s state arts agency
The California Arts Council (CAC) celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of advancing arts, culture, and creative expression across California. The agency seeks a qualified Publicist or Public Relations firm to lead a yearlong communications and publicity effort to elevate public awareness of CAC’s legacy, its awardees, grantees, and key initiatives that build a stronger
California through the arts.
This initiative will highlight:
- The 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony;
- Grantee programs & events tied to CAC’s 50th Anniversary and the America 250 celebration;
- Public message campaigns: Keep Arts in Schools and Arts License Plate programs (available through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV));
- Broader awareness of CAC’s core programs including annual grants, Creative Economy, Cultural Districts, Arts in Corrections, and Cultural Districts
Key Action Dates Deadline/Time (PST)
- Release of Request for Proposal: November 3, 2025 by 5 PM PST
- Written Questions Due: November 10, 2025 by 5 PM PST
- Bidder’s Conference: November 12, 2025 by 1 PM PST (Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qr4O4b7dRVa4g5A_SQi08w)
- Answers to Questions Post Date on Cal eProcure: November 13, 2025 by 5 PM PST
- Solicitation Submission Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 3 PM PST
- Evaluation Period: November 18 – 20 (approx.)
- Notice of Intent to Award: November 21, 2025 by 5 PM
- Protest Period (5 business days): November 21 at 5 PM – November 28 by 5 PM
- Contract Awarded: December 1 by 12 PM (approx.)
- Signing of the Contract: December 1 – 2 (approx.)
The complete RFP, including submission instructions and evaluation criteria, is available at: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/8260/0000037159.
