Calls for Artwork

Faultline Gallery & Artspace regularly hosts juried group shows, themed exhibitions, and special projects. This page is your hub for open calls, upcoming opportunities, and submission info.

We welcome artists at all stages of their careers and especially encourage Bay Area and historically underrepresented artists to apply.

We Put Artists First

Before submitting AI generated images, please review our Generative AI & AI-Assisted Imagery Policy . Transparency around process matters to us, and clarity helps us support artists responsibly.

Now Accepting Submissions

Gallery wall with colorful artwork and photographs, and a sign that reads '10x10 100 Bay Area Women Artists'.

Women’s+ 10xTen (2026)

Opens February 28th, 2026 – Faultline Gallery, Oakland, CA

Our massive 10x10 exhibition featuring over 100 Women+ artists working on 10" × 10" panels built in-house at Faultline. This is a national call with a focus on Bay Area voices, bold color, and experimental work across painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and more.

  • Submissions due: December 15th 21st@ 9am pst, 2025
    notifications December 22nd

  • Work due: January 31, 2026

  • Location: Faultline Gallery, 3908 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

  • Cost: FREE!

    See work from Women’s 10xTEN (2025)

10xTen Details and Application

GROOVES - Album Art Tribute Show (2026)

Opens July 18th, 2026
Work due June 12th, 2026
FREE to Apply!

Another epic Faultline Show paying homage to the great album art we know and love. 12x12 inch panels or canvas are provided to the artists. All mediums accepted except for AI slop (text to image)

GROOVES Details and Application

Artwork by Grayrain

Past Calls for Art

Art gallery with white walls displaying multiple small colorful paintings, a wooden bench, and industrial ceiling with hanging lights.

Faultline 8x10
Opens January 24th (new date)
Artists notified December 2nd (new date)
Submissions closed

Faultline’s third annual 8x10 show with 80+ artists.
8 x 10 inch panels made by Faultline will be provided to participating artists
This is a national show