Call For Art
Opportunities to show your work are listed below:

Last Update: 3.3.10

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03-Mar-10 BLUE PLANET - deadline to submit APR 24

 The Pacific Region Women’s Caucus for Art is sponsoring “Blue Planet” an Eco-Art exhibition on the theme of water. This show is open to all artists living in California and all national WCA members with all media accepted.  This show will be at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco from June 19 to June 26th and is juried by Eco-Artist Kim Abeles.  The deadline for entries is April 24th, 2010.

26-Feb-10 SF CITY HALL ART - deadline to submit MAR 30
 An invitation to San Francisco Bay Area artists to show work in select Supervisor's Offices in City Hall, San Francisco.

There are NO SHOW FEES for submitting work or participating in this opportunity.
25-Feb-10 SERENITY SPRING 2010 - deadline to submit MAR 21

 Sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm. Begun in 2007 and now featuring artwork exhibited on five floors, the 'Serenity' series is the San Francisco Bay Area's largest continuous exhibit focused on positive, healing and uplifting artwork open to all 2D and wall hung 3D media. 

05-Jan-10 QCC presents 'Chronotopia' - deadline to submit MAR 1

This exhibit is presented as part of the 2010 National Queer Arts Festival 2010.

27-Dec-09 Signs of the City - deadline to submit SUN JAN 10

 Signs Of The City are the images and markers that speak to the unique appeal of San Francisco.

14-Dec-09 ARTsoup ENCORE - Deadline to Submit JAN 10

 An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work!  Eligibility includes 2D and 3D wall hung work in all styles and media.  Contact info@mckinleyartsolutions.com to pre-approve your installation system for 3D wall hung work prior to submitting for the show.

11-Dec-09 One Year Later - Deadline To Submit DEC 23
A community photographic exhibit of the 56th Inauguration produced by the African American Arts & Culture Complex in their newly remodeled gallery.  This exhibition will highlight, celebrate, and give a first-hand perspective on what it was like to be in Washington D. C. and experience history unfold.

 

 

 
09-Nov-09 Serenity Winter 2010 - deadline to submit DEC 4

Sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm. Begun in 2007 and now featuring artwork exhibited on five floors, the 'Serenity' series is the San Francisco Bay Area's largest continuous exhibit focused on positive, healing and uplifting artwork open to all 2D and wall hung 3D media. 

02-Nov-09 ARTslant Juried Showcase 5
29-Jul-09 SFAC Art In Storefronts Program - deadline: AUG 14

 Sponsored by the San Francisco Art Commission's Community Arts and Education Program and the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development along with Triple Base Gallery, this is an opportunity for SAN FRANCISCO BASED ARTISTS ONLY to showcase their work in storefront displays at various locations around San Francisco.

14-Jul-09 'Noir' - deadline to submit: SEP 7

 From dark humor to dark corners, the concept of 'noir' refers to a humanizing dark vulnerability palpable in the setting or the scene as well as in the characters and the viewer that speaks to pregnant moments full of complex of emotions. 

14-Jul-09 Altered Barbie 2009: Cougars Rule! - deadline to submit FRI AUG 7

 The 2009 San Francisco Altered Barbie show is celebrating Barbie's 50th anniversary!

14-Jul-09 ARTsoup 21 - deadline to submit FRI AUG 7

 An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work!

14-Jul-09 Serenity Fall 09 - Deadline to Submit AUGUST 28

 Sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.  Exhibit now encompasses 5 floors!

09-May-09 Art For AIDS - Juried Benefit Auction DEADLINE MAY 22

McKinley Art Solutions has been invited to recommend artists for participation in this year's juried silent auction.  Contact Matt McKinley for submission procedures.

06-May-09 Serenity Summer 09 - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT June 5

Sponsored by the UCSF Center of Excellence at The Center For Reproductive Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.   Curator: Matt McKinley

06-May-09 ARTsoup 20 - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT May 22

 An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work!  Each artist selected will exhibit 3 - 6 pieces from a related body of work.  Curator:  Matt McKinley 

03-Feb-09 A Moments Peace - DEADLINE MAR 6

 In seeking a variety of interpretations of a moments peace, this exhibit also seeks to show how diverse conceptualizations all contribute to illuminating the possibilities of how inner peace can be achieved.  

02-Feb-09 Serenity, Spring 09 - DEADLINE FEB 27

Sponsored by the UCSF Center of Excellence at The Center For Reproductive Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.

Curator: Matt McKinley

02-Feb-09 ARTsoup 19 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FEB 20

 An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work!  Each artist selected will exhibit 3 - 6 pieces from a related body of work.  Curator:  Matt McKinley 

02-Feb-09 Bancroft Sculpture Exhibit - DEADLINE FEB 14

Art and nature merge in this annual outdoor exhibition at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. Juried by Carrie Lederer and Ann Weber. This benefit show for the garden will kick off on Father's Day Weekend with a Friday evening Preview Party with the artists. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be live music. Advance tickets are required for the Preview Party.

08-Jan-09 CIIS Emerging Artist Juried Competition - DEADLINE MAR 6

 Three emerging artists will be selected for a group show May 8 - June 26 at the CIIS Minna Street Center.  Deadline to submit is MARCH 6.  Co-sponsored by McKinley Art Solutions

04-Dec-08 CONTROL - Deadline April 1, 2009

"Control" is a loaded word, evoking both positive and negative images: in control, out of control, controlled, controllable, control freak, social control (etiquette), political control (censorship), and on and on. The issue of control well merits exploration and representation by women artists, including the positive aspects: internal, external, involving people, space, process, materials, high tech, low tech, politically correct - or not. Also included in this exhibition will be selected artwork by the young women serving detention time in a juvenile detention center.  Show juried by Guerilla Girls West.



 


04-Dec-08 THREADS - Deadline Feb 14, 2009
Queerness weaves the threads of our physical, social and moral existence together into a multi-dimensional fabric of community and our selves.  As queer artists we continue to create complex identities and imagine new modes of address through a myriad of queer tactics, textures and sensibilities.  What are the threads that bind, mend and sometimes unravel this spectacular fabric of queer art?  curatorial committee includes: Tirza Latimer, Rudy Lemcke, Matt McKinley, Pamela Peniston, Allison Smith, and Tina Takemoto
13-Sep-08 ARTsoup 18 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT OCT 18

An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work!  Each artist selected will exhibit 3 - 6 pieces from a related body of work.  Curator:  Matt McKinley 

07-Sep-08 There Is Still LIfe In A Still LIfe DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SEPT 21

This exhibit seeks to show contemporary variants on the still life genre and is open to all media, including sculpture. Curator:  Matt McKinley

12-Aug-08 SERENITY (FALL 08)- DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SEPTEMBER 12

Serenity, Fall 08 is the fourth in a four part exhibit sponsored by UCSF Center for Reproductive Health.  Each part in the series invites  Bay Area artists to present a body of work that interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.

18-Jul-08 Flora - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008

Work that explores the beauty, mystery and captivating essence of plants and flowers. Curator: Matt McKinley

 

29-Jun-08 ARTsoup 16 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Thursday, July 3, 2008

An open-themed, all media exhibit of eclectic contemporary work on display at Bayshore Studios, a commercial film and photography studio space used mainly for shooting advertising campaigns.

23-Jun-08 Good Old Days DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Depictions of bygone eras and nostalgic images of people, places and things that remind us of what we still appreciate about our individual and collective pasts. Curator: Irene Hendrick

Questions about show themes or submission procedures should be directed to: info @ mckinleyartsolutions.com