Open Call for Artists and Funding opportunities
In order to support local artists of San Diego and create an environment of possibilities , we invite you to to apply for various public art projects and grant opportunities.
This space is created to help and encourage your projects, expand your practice, and showcase your work through exhibitions.
Explore current opportunities, application deadlines, and stay informed about pathways that can help turn creative ideas into reality!
Check out the open calls here:
| Title | Link to apply | Deadline | entry fee | organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Calls | ||||
| «Sugar Rush» at Sparks Gallery | https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17453/CAFE | June 25th, 2026 | $25 first entry, $10ea after | Oceanside Museum of Art |
| «In Flux» at Covet Art Gallery | https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17736/CAFE | August 3rd, 2026 | $25 first entry, $10ea after | Oceanside Museum of Art |
| «34th Annual Juried Exhibition» | https://www.ljathenaeum.org/juried-exhibition | June 30th, 2026 | $15 members, $30 non-members | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library |
| «Art Scene West: 3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition» | https://www.artscenewest.com/san-diegos-finest-art-show-2026 | August 3rd, 2026 | $35 | Art Scene West, located in Seaport village |
| «High Rez: A Digital Art Show» | https://escondidoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-Rez-A-Digital-Art-Show.pdf | July 18th, 2026 | $20 EAP Members, $30 non-members | Escondido Arts Partnership |
| San Diego Latino Film Festival Poster Competition | https://filmfreeway.com/SDLFF34PosterContest | October 1st, 2026 | none found | Media Arts Center San Diego |
| Grants | ||||
| San Diego Artist Incubator | https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/cultural-affairs/funding/artist-incubator | June 30th, 2026 | City of San Diego | $5,000usd |
| Artist Residencies | ||||
| Emerging Artist Visual Arts Residency | https://artsdistrictlibertystation.org/emerging-artist/ | July 15th, 2026 | 6mo/Arts District Liberty Station | Arts District Liberty Station |