Artist Opportunities

To add your artist call, please contact the Arts Council for Long Beach at (562) 435-ARTS (2787) or email your call information to Molly Gardner at molly.gardner@artslb.org.

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Call to Student Graphic Designers: State of the Arts 2012 Program

During the State of the Arts and Distinguished Arts Awards 2012, the Arts Council has the unique privilege of celebrating where the arts fit into the cultural fabric of Long Beach, the impact advocacy has had on the arts this past year, and the challenges we face ahead as a community dedicated to the arts. The Arts Council for Long Beach will be honoring and awarding those who have contributed greatly to advancing Long Beach as a thriving, vibrant and creative city. State of the Arts 2012 will take place on April 25, 2012 at the EXPO Art Center in Bixby Knolls.

We are looking for a student graphic designer to design a program for State of the Arts 2012. The program, given to attendees, will consist of the biographies of the awardees and sponsors, letters from the Executive Director and President of the Arts Council Board of Directors, and most importantly a unique and artistic cover page. The program consists of 14-16 pages front and back. You will be working with the Arts Council for Long Beach Staff and the State of the Arts 2012 Committee to fulfill the requirements of the project. Look for the Program: Modern, sleek, fresh, artsy. Dimensions for Program: 5" x 7" or 8.5" x 11"

Deadline to submit resume and portfolio to SUBMISHMASH: December 19th, 2011
Contact: molly.gardner@artslb.org

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Call to Artists: Eyes On: Landscapes Art Book

Blaze Hill Press in Manhattan Beach, California is accepting artist submissions for its Eyes On: Landscapes hardcover art book to be published Spring/Summer 2012. Eyes On: Landscapes is part of the Eyes On series, which features the work of selected artists from around the world interpreting a single theme or subject in various media. This call for entries is open internationally and to all levels, ages, media and styles of visual artists. The entry fee is $25.00 for the first image and $15.00 for each additional image. All images must be submitted in digital form through email. All images must be high quality, in RGB Mode, TIFF or JPEG format, 72 dpi and smaller than 2MB.

Deadline: December 19, 2011
Contact: Scott Richards, info@blazehillpress.com, (310) 625-0730
For more information visit: http://www.blazehillpress.com

 

Call to Artists: Eyes On: Abstracts Art Book

Blaze Hill Press in Manhattan Beach, California is accepting artist submissions for its Eyes On: Abstracts hardcover art book to be published Spring/Summer 2012. Eyes On: Abstracts is part of the Eyes On series, which features the work of selected artists from around the world interpreting a single theme or subject in various media. This call for entries is open internationally and to all levels, ages, media and styles of visual artists. The entry fee is $25.00 for the first image and $15.00 for each additional image. All images must be submitted in digital form through email. All images must be high quality, in RGB Mode, TIFF or JPEG format, 72 dpi and smaller than 2MB.

Deadline: December 19, 2011
Contact: Scott Richards, info@blazehillpress.com, (310) 625-0730
For more information visit: http://www.blazehillpress.com

 

Call for Entries: Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences is accepting submissions for its 9th annual outdoor art exhibit celebrating diversity to be displayed during April - May 2012 in Sarasota, Florida. Submissions must be postmarked no later than January 9, 2012. National and
international submissions are encouraged. Thirty-nine artists will be selected for the exhibit. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 1,100,000 visitors. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of art professionals. A total of $3,000 in awards will be presented. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.

Deadline: January 9, 2012
Submission forms are available at www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org
Download Submission Information at http://embracingourdifferences.org/pdfs/2012eodartists.pdf

Call to Artists: iCon - Spring 2012 M.A. Student Exhibition, Cal State Long Beach

The Greek word for image, eikōn, forms of the basis for much of our concept of art. At certain points in our history, icon (in its Latinized form) was equated with images of all types. An examination of its specific definitions reveals changes in the definition of the word and also in our relationship to the art image. What does icon mean right now? What further meanings and interpretations can we layer upon that word? What defines an icon and what does it represent? Entries in all mediums that explore and expand on these questions will be considered.

Download the artist call and submission guidelines

Deadline: February 15
Contact: Mary Coyne, coyne.mary.L@gmail.com

Call to Artists: "One Eye Shut"

Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont, California announces an exhibition of California Photographers, running 5/11/12 - 6/9/12. Opening Reception Friday, May 11, 2012. Please email entry including artist statement, contact info, image list for up to 10 images (min 300 dpi jpeg) to Curator Sandra Hemsworth at hemsworthsandra@yahoo.com. Entry fee paid upon acceptance into show.

Deadline: March 1, 2012
Contact: Sandra Hemsworth, hemsworthsandra@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=337

 

 

On-Going Calls

 

Call to Artists and Curators: Blackbird Cafe Seeks Artworks

The Blackbird Cafe, a new restaurant located at Orange and Wardlow in Long Beach, is seeking artworks for the cafe's wall space. Curators and artists interested in organizing or exhibiting, please contact Blackbird Cafe at blackbirdcafeinc@gmail.com or 562/490-2473. Also, visit www.facebook.com/BlackbirdCafeLB.

 

Call to Artists: 3rd Thursdays Art Walk in Shoreline Village

Inviting artists of all mediums (Public Art, Ceramics, Glass, Graphics/Illustration, Mosaic, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Sculpture & Woodworking) to showcase their work in one of the most beautiful areas of Long Beach, Shoreline Village.  Set along the boardwalk in the marina, this Art Walk benefits from great restaurants, shops and a strong tourist draw.

3rd Thursday strives to attract LB locals & artists to this amazing venue.  Help build this Art Walk into a great monthly event that connects Shoreline Village with the Art community of Long Beach. Come down and enjoy the great setting while showing off your works & wares with fellow artists.

This event is hosted by 33 Degrees Harborside Pub and Directed by Some Things Creative.  

Portable Art Displays are available for use.

Deadline: On-going
To Apply: Submit jpeg samples or links to website of your work to Timothy Dunham.

 

Call to Artists:  First Fridays Art Walk

Looking for visual artists in Ceramics, Glass, Graffiti, Graphics/Illustration, Mosaic, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Public Art, Sculpture, Woodworking to showcase work within businesses and galleries on Atlantic Avenue in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach.

The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses,
artists and the community.

Venue: Various businesses in the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in Long Beach, CA
Deadline:  On-going
Openings: Evening of the First Friday of every month
To Apply:  Submit jpeg samples of your work or links to websites of your work to Victoria Wells.
For more information about First Fridays, visit First Fridays website or contact Victoria Wells.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

Call to Writers: My Los Angeles

An ongoing call for all artists who live in Los Angeles or who have lived there, who also write or would like to experiment with the written form.

Beginning this Fall 2011, Marco Polo will feature artists and writers writing about Los Angeles on a continuing basis in a section devoted exclusively to this subject, a section entitled My Los Angeles.

Marco Polo is requesting nonfiction or fiction only, interpreted as each individual artist sees fit.

Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: Darin Beasley, Editor, Marco Polo, darin.beasley@gmail.com, (503) 781-8257
Website: http://www.marcopoloquarterly.com

 

Call to Artists:  Red Brick Gallery Seeking Emerging and Mid-Career Artists for Exhibition

Red Brick Gallery in Downtown Ventura is seeking emerging and mid-career artists to feature in upcoming shows in late Summer, Fall and winter. We are currently looking for work in most mediums (painting, mixed medium, ceramics, sculpture, photography and glass art) with nature or abstract related subjects. Please no political or religious pieces.

Artists wishing to submit their work for consideration please send Jen an email with 5-7 pieces of a cohesive body of work you wish to display along with a short artist statement and price list (including sizes and mediums). All work with the above items will be considered.

Contact: Jennifer Livia, info@redbrickart.com, (805) 643-6400
For more information:  http://www.redbrickart.com  

 

Call to Artists:  Evolver Long Beach Network - Video Production, Recording Artists, Photographers

Evolver Long Beach Network seeks volunteer video collaborators and photographers to help shoot upcoming events and 15-20 minute video features for Reality Sandwich in Long Beach. Photographers with SLR-type cameras preferred. Evolver Long Beach also seeks submissions for "The LB Evolver Mixtape" project, which will be a digital download that features Evolvers from Long Beach. This would give artists exposure to a much larger network of 100,000 viewers per month at RealitySandwich.com, plus more than 4,000 members of Evolver.net. The content would be made available for online donation to a number of community projects that contributing artists suggest.

For more information: Contact Tony Damico, Regional Coordinator, for these and more opportunities at: lbevolver@gmail.com
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists: RAW: Natural Born Artists

Seeking artists of all types to showcase their art in one of our amazing events. RAW features art, photography, sculpting, fashion, film, music, performing art, makeup, hair and creative works from all types of art genres.  We do four showcases a month in Long Beach, Fullerton, and Santa Monica.

For more information and to submit your work to our website for review, please go to www.RAWartists.org.  You may also email Lorin Herzfeldt, Artist Relations Director at RAW: Natural Born Artists, with any questions at Lorin@RAWartists.org

 

Call to Artists:  Coffee Caliente Cafe & Community

Call for artists to show/sell affordable works.
Location:  Coffee Caliente, 55 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Deadline:  On-going
To Apply:  Submit jpeg images or links to your website via email to Florencio Perez.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  The Artist Alley Art Gallery & Space

We are seeking artists to exhibit in our 4,000 square-foot art gallery located in downtown San Francisco. We are currently interviewing artists for the new year and beyond, and would like to extend an opportunity for you to show with us!
Location:  The Artists Alley, 863 Mission Street (across from Bloomingdales), San Francisco, CA 94103
Deadline:  On-going
To Apply: Submit jpeg images or links to website of your work.
For more information:  Visit The Artists Alley website or contact John Villa, (415) 522-2440
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  LBCreative! Monthly Creative Mixer

Looking for performers, dancers, photographers, painters, writers, actors, comedians, poets, musicians, bakers, etcetera to showcase their work at next Creative Mixer & Potluck (Monthly mixers occur on the last Monday of every month).
Venue: Exhibit [A], 555 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Deadline: On-going (mixers occur on the last Monday of every month)
To Apply:  Submit samples or links to website of your work 
For more information, visit LBCreative! website or contact Sharreace via email at LBCeventsteam@gmail.com.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  LBCreative! Galleries

Looking for visual artists and musicians to showcase work in LBCreative! partnered galleries in Long Beach. 
Venue: Various, Long Beach, CA
Deadline: On-going
Opening: TBA
To Apply:  Submit samples or links to website of your work
For more information, visit LBCreative! website or contact Evan via email at LBCspaceteam@gmail.com.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  Catalyst TV

Share Good News, Important Resources & Events from/in/about Long Beach.  At the end of your segment, talk about YOUR CREATIVITY and how you connected with LBCreative!  If you don't have content to contribute, you can read some of the MANY announcements. Don't want to be on camera?  No problem, we can show graphics or video.
Location: Catalyst Community, 430 E. 1st St, Long Beach, CA
For more information, visit ThePrimeSpot.com website or contact KaRi at (562)537-1830.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  4th Street Deli Cafe & Caterer

Venue announces on-going call for artists to exhibit work.
Location: 4th Street Deli, 450 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
For more information or to submit works, contact 4th Street Deli via website, email or call (562) 256-7901.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  Cosa Bella Eco-Boutique & Alternative Community Space

Venue announces on-going call for ceramic art and eco-friendly products for store. Class/Workshop space available to non-profits, artists & community.
For more information or to submit work samples, visit Cosa Bella website or email Christy Pardini.
This Artist Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Gallery/Art Class Spaces for Rent:  Hellada Gallery

Call for artists & class instructors to rent gallery spaces.  Main Gallery (space B/C) rental fee is $650.00/mo, $200.00/week.  Studio Gallery (space D) rental fee is $450.00/mo, $150.00/week.  Gallery rental for art classes is $15.00/hr.
Location: Hellada Gallery, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
For more information, visit Hellada Gallery website or call 562-435-5232.
This Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  Inspire Youth With Your Art
 
Seeking artists of all genres for monthly meet, show and tell events with elementary and junior high school students after school in Long Beach. Participation is unpaid and voluntary. Artists will present themselves and show samples of their work to students in a 30 or 60-minute session. Follow-up workshop or activity time at the artists' discretion.
 
Venue: Eastman Boys and Girls Club, 700 E Del Amo Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807
Deadline: On-going
Submit: Name, contact info, description of artistry and links to samples online
Contact: Hai Minh, lbceducation@gmail.com, (562) 428-9188 (Please call between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
Website: bgclublb.org
This Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  Suddenly
 
Seek DJs to produce a 15-minute mix featuring a single soul music artist of the week. Mix can be emailed ahead of time, burned to a CD and dropped off at the show by showtime, or played on the spot.  All other artists are invited to perform on the open mic.
 
Venue: Exhibit A, 517 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
Deadline: On-going
Frequency: Every Sunday beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Submit: Name, contact info, description of artistry
Contact: Suddenly, suddenly562@gmail.com, (562) 786-7817
Website: suddenly562.blogspot.com
This Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  The Long Beach Experiment Artist Showcase

Seeking artists for a recurring multi-genre artist showcase in downtown Long Beach, CA.

Venue: The Cellar, 347 Broadway (on the Promenade)
Deadline: On-going
Frequency: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (Mention LBCreative! to get $1 off at the door)
Submit: Samples of your work, links to your website
Contact: Chris Ornelas chrisornelas@yahoo.com
Website: thecellarlbc.com
This Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community

 

Call to Artists:  The Griot Cafe

Spoken word artists sought for weekly open mic every Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Shades of Afrika, 1001 4th Street, Long Beach, CA
Website: www.shadesofafrika.com
Contact: Isaac Sundiata, shadesofafrika@verizon.net, (562) 436-2210
This Call Courtesy of LBCreative!, part of the Catalyst Community