POLITICS and ART (Online Exhibition) 

Subject Matter/Medium: anything Political in nature 

Deadline: Nov 28, 2025

Artist Notification: Ongoing (within 14 days of submission)  

SHOW RUNS:  July 1st, 2024 - Dec 30, 2025  (show will be updated on the 1st and 15th of each month)

Entry: $35 for up to 3 images       Commission: 65% Artist, 35% Gallery    

Las Laguna Art Gallery is featuring this 9 month long, online exhibition, to explore the role of Art in today's political landscape. This exhibition is looking for any work that the artist considers to be 'political' or politically themed, in nature. 

This is an online exhibition that will run from July 1st, 2024 through the end of Dec 2025. The online show will be updated on the 1st and 15th of each month with any new submissions.

Each artist who submits will have at least one image selected for inclusion in the show. 

Media can include Acrylic, Airbrush, Alcohol Ink, Assemblage, Charcoal, Color Pencil, Collage, Digital Art, Drawings, Encaustic, Fiber Art, Graphite, Glass Art, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Painting, Pastel, Photography (Traditional and Digital), Printmaking, Quilts, Scratchboard, Sculpture, Video and Watercolor.

In Gallery + Online Exhibition

Deadline:                  July 30, 2025

Notification:             Weekly throughout July

Final Notification:    Aug 3, 2025

Exhibition:                 August 7 - 31, 2025  

Artist Reception:      August 7, 2025 

Commission:            65% to the Artist

There are several speculative ideas behind abstract art. While a few have taken the proposal of abstract work being 'art for art’s sake' (that artwork should be simply about the creation of striking effects), other people have proposed art can or should be similar to music; in that just as music is patterns of sound, art’s consequence should be created by patterns of form, color and/or line. True abstract art not only utilizes flexibility and freedom; it may also employ bold uses of color, line, pattern, form, process, mark-making and composition.

For this Call for Art, Las Laguna Art Gallery is seeking artists to provide abstract works in a variety of mediums.

Acceptable work includes, but is not limited to: Acrylic, Collage, Color Pencil, Digital Photography, Encaustic, Fiber Arts, Glass Art, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Pen and Ink, Printmaking, Sculpture, Traditional Photography, Watercolor and more.

In Gallery + Online Exhibition

Deadline:      June 14, 2025   In Gallery

                       June 28, 2025  Online Only

Notification: June 16, 2025    In Gallery

                       June 30, 2025   Online Only 

Exhibition:    July 3 - 27, 2025

Artist Reception: July 3, 2025 

Commission:       65% Artist | 35% Gallery

Las Laguna Art Gallery is seeking interpretations and depictions of the human face or figure. 

Both realistic and abstract work is encouraged. The medium for the work is open. 

Suggested mediums include Acrylic, Airbrush, Alcohol Ink, Bronze, Charcoal, Collage, Color Pencil, Computer Art, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drawings, Encaustic, Fiber Arts, Glass Art, Graphite, Gouache, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Pastel, Pen and Ink, Photo Assemblage, Printmaking, Quilts, Scratchboard, Sculpture, Traditional Photography, Video, or Watercolor and others.​

Note: All artists who submit to this show will be accepted and have at least one of their submitted works exhibited on our website and to our client list.

A select number of artists will be chosen to send their work to the gallery for the in-person exhibition at our brick-and-mortar gallery in Laguna Beach, California.

**Why Join Artsy Through Las Laguna Art Gallery?**

Las Laguna Art Gallery, renowned for its dedication to showcasing exceptional and salable art, proudly collaborates with Artsy, a leading global platform connecting artists with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide. By submitting your work through our gallery, you're not just joining an elite community of artists, but you're also gaining access to an expansive network that can elevate your career.

**Why Artsy?**

1. **Global Reach:** Artsy is a thriving hub for art collectors and enthusiasts from around the world. With over 3 million users globally, Artsy provides unparalleled exposure to a diverse audience, helping artists expand their influence from New York to Seoul and beyond.

2. **Engaged Community:** Artsy boasts a highly engaged community with more than 5 million followers across social media platforms. This engagement is driven by compelling editorial, curatorial, and social content that resonates with art lovers. By joining Artsy, your work has the potential to captivate and inspire a vast audience.

3. **Personalized Connections:** Artsy's platform is designed to foster personal connections between collectors and artists. Through personalized notifications and marketing emails, collectors receive tailored updates about works that align with their unique interests. This targeted approach increases the likelihood of your art finding the right buyers.

4. **User-Friendly Experience:** With over 1 million downloads of the Artsy App for iOS and Android, discovering and buying art has never been easier. This seamless experience empowers collectors to explore and purchase art with confidence, ensuring your work is presented in the best light.

*Why Submit Through Las Laguna Art Gallery?**

 **Commitment to Excellence:** At Las Laguna Art Gallery, we pride ourselves on selecting only the best of the best. Our jury meticulously reviews submissions to ensure that only the most exceptional and marketable pieces are chosen. By submitting your top 3 artworks, you're giving us the opportunity to evaluate your talent and determine if your creations align with our high standards.

- **Curated Selection:** We understand the importance of presenting work that resonates with buyers. Our curated selection process ensures that the artworks showcased not only meet artistic criteria but also possess the potential for strong sales.

Submitting through Las Laguna Art Gallery to Artsy provides a unique opportunity to position your work within a global art marketplace. Don't miss the chance to have your artwork evaluated by our discerning jury. Let us see your top 3 pieces and determine if you have what it takes to be featured on Artsy. Join us in connecting with the world’s art collectors and taking your artistic career to new heights.

Theme: Cultural or Pop Icons
Deadline: August 28, 2025
Artist Notification: August 30, 2025
Art Delivery Date: August 30 to Sept 1, 2025
Artist Reception: Thursday September 4th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
SHOW RUNS: September 4 to 27, 2025
$35 for up to 3 images
Commission: 65% Artist, 35% Gallery

For this exhibition Las Laguna Art Gallery is asking artists to explore the notion of cultural and pop icons.

A cultural icon is an object made by a human being that is identified by members of a culture as representative of that culture or a physical thing such as the national tree, flower or pastime.

For example America is often represented in art by an apple pie, a flag, baseball, the Statue of Liberty or an Eagle. For England cultural icons may be a red telephone booth or double-decker bus. For France, cultural icons may be the Eiffel Tower or a Gallic rooster. For Japan, cultural icons may be the Maneki-neko (beckoning cat), the Cherry blossom tree, or Koi fish.

Each county and many major cities across the globe can be identified by their icons. For example the icon for New York is a Big Apple; the icon for the icon for San Francisco is a Golden Gate Bridge or Trolley Car. These physical things are representative the city.

A pop icon is a celebrity, character or object whose exposure in popular culture is regarded as a defining characteristic of a given society or era.

Pop icons can be movie stars, recording stars, athletes, or people throughout history that did something notable and are remembered long after their passing.

Examples of pop icons include Elvis Presley, Gandhi, Mozart, Einstein, Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, David Bowie, Prince, John Wayne, Bruce Lee, Elton John, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Bruce Springsteen and many others. Sometimes these pop icons can be identified by a single image. (For example, Prince used an identifiable symbol and Elton John could be identified by his iconic glasses. The Rolling Stones are identified by lips.

This exhibition invites artists to explore the premise of cultural or pop icons.

Acceptable mediums include: Acrylic, Airbrush, Charcoal, Collage, Color Pencil, Computer Art, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drawings, Encaustic, Fiber Arts, Glass Art, Graphite, Illustration, Mixed Media, New Media, Oil, Pastel, Pen and Ink, Photo Assemblage, Printmaking, Sculpture, Traditional Photography, Video, and Watercolor.

Note: All artists who submit to this show will be accepted and have at least one of their submitted works posted on our website. A select number of artists will be selected to send their work to our gallery for our in-person exhibition at our brick and mortar gallery in Laguna Beach, California.