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Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2026
Deadline: May 12, by 9 pm.
The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 14th year, is open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art.
Full guidelines and submission details HERE +
2026 California State Fair CA Crafts, Fine Arts, Plein Air, Photography, and Film Festival
Deadlines:
Film Festival: June 8th, 2026 before 11:59 pm
Paint Out Days Deadline: Friday, July 10th before 11:59 pm
Paint Out Days: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19
Competitions are now open for submissions! This is an incredible opportunity for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition at one of the state's most prestigious events. Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to enter and share their work with thousands of fairgoers from across the state.
Full guidelines and submission details HERE +
City Parks Photo Contest Now Open
Deadline: June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The City of Davis Parks and Community Services Department (PCS) is inviting the entire community to participate in the 2026 Community Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “Community Connections,” encourages participants to capture images that highlight what makes Davis parks meaningful to community members and visitors alike. To be eligible, all submissions must feature a City of Davis park. Entries will be accepted through June 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., and the contest is open to participants of all ages.
For more information, contact Alyssa Branum at abranum@cityofdavis.org
The Barn Gallery
Call for Exhibitions
Deadline: Ongoing
YoloArts is seeking group exhibition proposals for quarterly exhibits at The Barn Gallery on the Gibson House & Property in Woodland, CA.
Artists (minimum 4 or more), artist associations, and organizations are invited to submit proposals now for 2026 | 2027 exhibitions.
Gallery 625
Call for Exhibitions
Deadline: Ongoing
YoloArts is seeking group exhibition proposals for exhibits at Gallery 625 in the County Administration Building in Woodland, CA.
Artists, artist associations, and organizations are invited to submit proposals now for 2026 | 2027 exhibitions.