The following list includes current art opportunities for artists and youth that are accepting open call entries, auditions, or applications. Please visit the sponsoring organization’s website for detailed information about eligibility, submission details, event information, and deadlines.
Auditions
Inland Pacific Ballet Auditions
Inland Pacific Ballet often holds private and open-call auditions for various productions outside of the regularly scheduled Company auditions. If you are interested in performing with Inland Pacific Ballet, please check the Upcoming Auditions section on their website.
Community Events
Claremont Artwalk
The Claremont Village Artwalk takes place every first Saturday in Claremont Village from 6-9 pm. Each art walk features local galleries, amazing artists, light bites, and refreshments. The Claremont art walks for 2025 are on April 5, May 3, and June 2025. Interested in participating in the Claremont Artwalk? Visit: claremontvillage.com
Utility Box Art Contest in the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana needs your help to beautify this community. Several artworks will be selected to transform utility boxes into works of art throughout the city. Submissions are through Fontana 311 only, and there is no monetary compensation or prizes. Submissions are now open until further notice. To learn more, visit: https://www.fontanaca.gov/3647/Contests
Ontario Art Walk at CASA Pitzer
Apply for the Ontario Art Walk at CASA Pitzer! The Arts Area at CASA Pitzer invites artists of all mediums to participate in a free quarterly indoor pop-up gallery during the Ontario Art Walk on Saturday, August 16, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Exhibitions
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire
Summer Love Art Show
The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (AAIE) is excited to announce its upcoming juried art exhibition, Summer Love. This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for local and regional artists to showcase their creativity, passion, and interpretation of the season. Early submissions will be accepted June 1 through June 10. Learn more here.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA)
The Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is seeking visual artists who reside within the geographic area served by the Ontario International Airport to exhibit small-scale works of art in wall-mounted glass display cases. Online application and more information at chaffeymuseum.org
Open Calls at CCMA:
The Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is seeking artists active in all media to participate in the first Ontario Art Expo: Celebrating Community Artists, held July 11-August 17, 2025, at CCMA. This juried exhibit will be open to all active members of the Pomona Valley Art Association (PVAA), Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (AAIE), and members of CCMA. The deadline for applying is Sunday, June 12, at 5 PM. For more information, visit Ontario Art Expo: Celebrating Community Artists – Chaffey Community Museum of Art
The Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) invites photographic artists to participate in the Steve Thomas Photography Open, held from July 26 through September 28, 2025, at CCMA. This exhibition will present a dynamic selection of artwork that celebrates photographers’ use of the medium to express their creative vision. Photo historian Timothy LeBlanc will curate the exhibition. The deadline for applying is Sunday, June 22, at 5 PM. For more information, visit Steve Thomas Photography Open – Chaffey Community Museum of Art.
Festivals
Inland Film Festival
The Inland Film Festival (IFF) is a grassroots film festival and workforce initiative brought to you by Arts Connection – The Arts Council of San Bernardino County and local filmmakers from the Inland Empire (IE), CA. Founded in 2023 with support from the Creative Corps Grant, the Garcia Center for the Arts and local artists founded IFF to celebrate and uplift local filmmakers and the many stories of the IE– showcasing their talent as well as highlighting their stories that reflect the cultural fabric and immense creativity of our communities. Submissions are now open! Submit your film before the deadline of June 1, 2025 To learn more, visit: artsconnectionnetwork.org/inland-film-festival
Ontario Art Festival
Artist Applications Now Open!
The festival is seeking artists working in various media, including but not limited to fine art, textiles, ceramics, digital art, photography, jewelry, metal, wood, and more. To qualify, artists must be residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego counties. Preference will be given to artists living in the Inland Empire and the surrounding areas. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2025. Learn more here.
Fiscal Sponsorships for Artists
Arts Connection
The San Bernardino Arts Connection’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides administrative support and guidance to artists, projects, and other organizations working in various disciplines, so that they can grow, pursue grants, donations, and other sponsorship opportunities that require tax-exempt status. To learn more about fiscal sponsorship, visit artsconnectionnetwork.org/fiscalsponsorship
The Arts Area
The Arts Area offers fiscal sponsorship to support creative projects that may not have the necessary business support or funding to get started. This sponsorship provides immediate non-profit status, making the projects eligible for charitable donations, grants, and institutional support. Is fiscal sponsorship the right choice for your project? Discover the benefits of fiscal sponsorship with The Arts Area. To learn more, visit: theartsarea.org/fiscal-sponsorship
Grants
RCCAAF’s Community Arts Grant Now Open
The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation is excited to announce that the Community Arts Grant for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 is now open! The application window will close on June 9, 2025. Don’t miss your opportunity to bring meaningful arts experiences to our community. Local non-profit organizations, artists, and public schools based in Rancho Cucamonga are eligible to apply. To take advantage of this opportunity to make a lasting impact through the arts in Rancho Cucamonga, submit your proposal before the June 9 deadline, and help us build a more vibrant community. Details and application here.
Micro Grants Program by Arts Connection
The Micro Grants program will provide funding to 22 artists who either reside in or are actively working on an artistic project(s) within San Bernardino County. Selected artists will receive grants ranging from $500 to $1,000, helping them cover costs related to materials, production, professional development, and other artistic needs. The application Deadline Is June 4, 2025. For more information, visit: www.artsconnectionnetwork.org/microgrant
Internships
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
IVRT Internships are a great way to learn more about how a nonprofit theatre arts organization is run, get involved with Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, and gain working experience (non-paid). Internships may be hybrid (in-person/virtual). In-person locations are La Verne and Claremont. To learn more, visit: ivrt.org