Upcoming events and opportunities
Sudwerk Concert Series
Artist Open Call: Sudwerk Brewery Concert Series
Event Dates: April 18, May 22, June 6
Sudwerk Brewery, Davis, CA
Open Walls is curating a rotating art market as part of a spring concert series at Sudwerk Brewery—a community-loved venue known for live music, local brews, and a welcoming outdoor atmosphere. We’re inviting artists to showcase and sell their work during these high-energy events alongside a lineup of live bands.
Whether you’re a painter, photographer, illustrator, printmaker, or maker of handcrafted goods, this is a great opportunity to engage directly with a diverse, art-appreciating crowd.
Opportunities include:
Booth or table space to sell work at one or more concert events
Full retention of sales — no commission taken
Exposure in a vibrant, open-air setting with steady foot traffic
Connection with Davis’ creative, music-loving community
Join us for one night or the whole series—apply now through our website to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited per event.
Artathon
Kick off an all day fundraising event at the former Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco through ArtSeed’s 17th annual 6-hour Earth Week Art-a-thon. Artists have the chance to exhibit their work in a vibrant, historically rich setting. Engage with local communities in SF through live mural, displaying your personal artworks, and leading tutorials for younger artists all accompanied by live music. Submit your work to show in Spring Open Studios, and Presidio Exhibition.
Whole earth festival
The Whole Earth Festival is now accepting applications from visual artists for a unique opportunity to showcase and create work at one of California’s most dynamic, community-centered art and sustainability festivals.
This three-day, student-organized event brings together thousands of attendees for a celebration of art, environmental consciousness, and collective engagement. We are looking for artists who are excited to contribute their craft to a collaborative, public-facing space that values creativity as a force for connection and change.
Open Walls at The Faight Collective:
Artist Open Call: Open Walls at The Faight Collective
Gallery Opening: May 11, 2–8PM | Exhibition runs through June 11
The Faight Collective, Mission District, San Francisco
Open Walls is partnering with The Faight Collective and DRC Creatives to curate a month-long gallery exhibition, launching with a high-energy, multidisciplinary opening celebration on May 11.
Located in San Francisco’s Mission District, The Faight Collective is a creative hub known for hosting community-driven events that blend art, fashion, music, and culture. As a collaborative venue that supports emerging artists and local creatives, The Faight offers an ideal platform for artists looking to share their work in an accessible, high-visibility environment.
The gallery exhibition will run for 30 days following the opening, providing consistent public exposure and a welcoming space for conversation, creativity, and connection.
The May 11 opening event—Everything All At Once—is an immersive art and music celebration featuring live bands, DJs, workshops, fashion pop-ups, and mural painting. This one-day event brings together artists, creatives, and community under one roof to kick off the exhibition in true Open Walls style: vibrant, collaborative, and interactive.
We are currently accepting applications for:
2–3 visual artists to exhibit in the gallery for the full duration of the show
Live muralists or painters to activate the space during the opening celebration
Opportunities include:
Month-long gallery showcase in a community-focused, high-traffic venue
Live painting or mural creation during the May 11 opening
70/30 artwork sales split
70% to the artist
30% to The Faight Collective to support the space, staffing, and infrastructure
Exposure to a diverse, engaged audience of artists, creatives, and collaborators
Participation in a multidisciplinary event that values connection, experimentation, and cultural exchange
If you're an artist excited about sharing your work in a space that brings people together through creativity, this is your opportunity.
Apply now through our website to be considered. Let’s launch something unforgettable—together.
Pence Senior Show
Call for Artists: UC Davis Studio Art Senior Exhibition at the Pence Gallery
Opening Reception: June 7 | Exhibition Location: Pence Gallery, Downtown Davis
Open Walls, in partnership with the Pence Gallery, invites graduating Studio Art majors from UC Davis to apply for a curated group exhibition highlighting emerging voices in contemporary art. This exhibition marks Open Walls’ second collaboration with the Pence—and for the first time, we will be utilizing their main gallery space, offering an expanded platform for senior artists to present their work in a professional and highly visible setting.
The Pence Gallery has been a pillar of the regional arts community for over 30 years, recognized for its commitment to supporting both emerging and established artists through exhibitions, programming, and educational outreach. Located in the heart of downtown Davis, the gallery attracts a wide audience of collectors, curators, and community members alike.
The exhibition will open with a public reception on June 7, featuring live music, refreshments, and a panel discussion with working artists and creative professionals. The panel will offer real-world insights into life after graduation, touching on topics such as building a sustainable practice, navigating the business of art, and staying connected to one’s creative vision post-college.
Selected artists will receive:
Exhibition of their work in the Pence’s main gallery, a professional nonprofit space
Participation in a public opening with strong community and arts sector engagement
Access to a career-focused artist panel designed to support the transition beyond school
Exposure in one of Davis’s most respected venues for contemporary art
This exhibition is both a celebration and a launchpad—an opportunity to present your work professionally and step confidently into your next chapter as a practicing artist.
Applications are now open via our website. Space is limited—early submission is encouraged.