SFWA Open Calls 2026

 2026 CURRENT & UPCOMING CALLS –  THEME, JUROR & SUBMISSION DATE.

• FEBRUARY, “Passionate Pallettes”.  LINK TO CALL
  • Bay Area Artists are invited to submit work for our Passionate Palettes exhibit: February is the month to fall in love with color. Artists should submit works that are lush, vivid and saturated with hues. We are looking for bold color and high contrast ; stimulating, delectable palettes that may evoke intense emotion. All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, except video.
  • Juror: Mirto Golino, Bay Area Artist and Curator.
  • Online Submission Deadline: January 3, 2026.

• APRIL, Open Show- theme and dates coming soon.
• JUNE, Open Show.
• AUGUST, Open Show.
• OCTOBER, Open Show- “Annual Artists Choice”.
• DECEMBER, Open Show.