Apply here: https://www.cityofrc.us/PublicArt - The City of Rancho Cucamonga will be issuing a Call for Artists for the Utility Box Beautification Program on January 7. The RC Public Art Program is seeking artists to design four (4) utility boxes that will bring a new level of color and creativity to the city. The project will transform blank canvases into functional artwork and highlight the work of local artists to help create a more vibrant, attractive cityscape while contributing to the character of the neighborhood. The chosen art designs will be printed on vinyl and installed on the box.

APP LINK -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15168 -- Pelona Vista Park has approximately 30 developed acres and includes ten lighted soccer fields, a fitness court, and a one-mile walking path. The park serves youth and adult soccer organizations, walkers and joggers. Murals will be painted on the two staircases that access the north fields. The themes for this project are health and wellness, sportsmanship, and community pride. Submitting artists should have experience designing and painting murals. Any necessary personal protection equipment for the safe completion of the project must be purchased by the artist. The wall materials are concrete and cinder block and will be pressure washed, primered, and painted by the City in advance of the installation of the mural. Upon completion, the City will also have an anti-graffiti coat applied to the mural. Applications will be accepted by artists residing in the State of California. The all-inclusive budget for this project is $10,050. The budget covers the artist fee, paint supplies, equipment rentals, and any other expenses incurred and arranged by the artist in association with the design and completion of this mural project. Artist will be required to provide insurance and obtain a current City of Palmdale business license as outlined in the agreement, before beginning work on the project. Selected artist will receive a $450 stipend to submit a color sketch or digital image of the proposed artwork to scale. The proposals should reflect the project objectives, including theme and context within the project site, and should be respectful of the greater context of the community. Proposal design must take into consideration a small memorial tree, which is planted in front of the wall, as part of the composition. Proposed artwork must be family-friendly and cannot depict sexual conduct or sexually explicit nudity nor advertise any activity illegal under the laws of California or the United States. The Panel will select proposals that best meet the City’s objectives for this project. The Public Art Commission reserves the right to contact artists prior to final selection for clarification or expansion of their proposal.

APPLY HERE (copy and paste link into new window): https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15045 ________________________________________ The Artist in Residence is a volunteer position at Joshua Tree National Park. The goal of the volunteer position is to translate the meanings and significance of Joshua Tree National Park into various artistic expression within their chosen art medium in order to build stewardship among the visiting public and share the park’s resources with audiences in their own communities. _________________________ Most of the Artist’s time will be self-directed project time. The Artist is expected to pursue the personal goals and projects as outlined in his/her proposal. This time will be spent in Joshua Tree National Park, learning about the park and using that knowledge and experience to create or be inspired to create art. ___________________________ Artists in Residence are housed at Black Rock in the northwest corner of the park. This area has a ranger station, a campground and access to many beautiful trails. Sitting at the base of the San Bernardino mountain range, its higher altitude makes this area one of the best for Joshua Trees and somewhat cooler than other parts of the park. Although conditions at this location are often relatively temperate, artists should be prepared for more extreme conditions during the course of their stay, including high winds, low relative humidity and temperatures that can range from 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to as low as 30 degrees at night. Artists sleep in the studio space in the Black Rock Campground, which is furnished with a twin bed and bureau. The studio has a drafting table, several folding tables, and ample natural light. Public toilets are adjacent to the studio space. Shared kitchen, laundry, and bathing facilities are a short walk or drive from the studio at the Interagency Fire Center. The distance between the sleeping space and the kitchen and bathing facility is less than half a mile. The town of Yucca Valley is about a 10 minute drive away and has a variety of shopping and dining as well as medical facilities. Only one occupant is allowed at any time in AiR housing. Park policy prohibits bringing pets. Though housing is provided, artists are responsible for their own expenses such as meals, transportation, personal art supplies, etc. _______________ This is an unpaid opportunity, even though the project budget says $1

We are looking to have a mural created for a voting campaign to encourage community members to vote in the November election by featuring imagery and empowering messaging on community care and wellness. Open to all styles of mural design, please send your concepts over for consideration!

We are looking for a community in need of a pop of color and a wall to add a beautiful mural design to enhance the space and create a sense of community.

SUBMIT THROUGH THIS LINK >> https://www.cciarts.org/cgi/page.cgi/cali_grants.htm --- CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $7,500 to California changemakers who are creating tangible impact within the arts and culture sector by shifting power and influence to underrepresented voices. The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst program launched in 2021 to provide financial support and validation to individuals whose frontline work to upend the status quo in the arts and culture sector is creating tangible change and moving the needle towards greater equity and inclusion. We can look to recent CALI Catalyst grantees and their work to see these ripple effects within the sector. In Santa Ana, Alicia Rojas is working to preserve the history and contributions of overlooked artists through mural restoration, public art advocacy, and local policy engagement. In Los Angeles, Tatiana Vahan launched the Los Angeles Artist Census to better understand working conditions and economic realities faced by artists, using data to advocate for greater support and visibility. And in Vallejo, the Personal Space Gallery team has established an inclusive community art space that features exhibitions and programs reflecting the diversity of the region’s creative voices, with a focus on accessibility and equity for artists from a broad range of backgrounds. When individuals take bold steps to challenge entrenched systems or practices, they risk sacrificing their jobs, social status, and reputation, and more often than not, their hard labor goes unpaid. CALI Catalyst recognizes that this is precisely the time when the arts and culture sector needs to support these changemakers who are ensuring that historically underrepresented communities, such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities, and those in rural areas, continue to be represented and included. By speaking out and taking action, such as exposing discriminatory hiring practices or disrupting harmful philanthropic norms, these individuals make the arts and culture field better for everyone. The CALI Catalyst grant program aims to support such leaders financially, recognizing that the fear of financial risk can silence voices and discourage meaningful change. To help ensure that the momentum for field-wide change continues undeterred, CALI Catalyst will support artists and arts workers who are on the frontlines of making the field more accessible, welcoming, and representative of the communities they serve.