Alameda County Arts Commission

LAST DAY TO APPLY! Don’t miss this opportunity!
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 14 at 11:59pm

The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to apply to be considered for public art opportunities at the future African American Wellness Hub in Oakland (AAWH). The art opportunities may include site-specific integrated artworks and the purchase, commission or license of small, medium and large two-dimensional or low-relief wall-mounted artworks. Artists are invited to submit examples of their past artwork. The African American Wellness Hub is a project of the County of Alameda and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department. The new facility will contribute uniquely to African American health and wellness, and it will be centered on education, training, and treatment. It will be located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland and will be open to the public in early 2028. This Call for Artists is open to practicing, professional visual artists from the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. Review the full application for complete eligibility requirements at https://arts.alamedacountyca.gov/public-art-updates/

2026 Arts Leadership Awards Program
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
New Nomination Deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Community Members are Invited to Submit Nominations to this Annual Program!

The Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards Program is an excellent way to celebrate someone who deserves to be recognized for their important work in the Alameda County arts community! The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Arts Leadership Awards Program. This annual program enables the Alameda County Arts Commission and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to recognize five individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and the residents of Alameda County.

You must be an Alameda County resident to submit a nomination. One nomination per person. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 15. To learn more and submit a nomination online please visit arts.acgov.org/advocacy

ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY! Don’t miss this opportunity!
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 14
The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to apply to be considered for public art opportunities at the future African American Wellness Hub in Oakland (AAWH). The art opportunities may include site-specific integrated artworks and the purchase, commission or license of small, medium and large two-dimensional or low-relief wall-mounted artworks. Artists are invited to submit examples of their past artwork. The African American Wellness Hub is a project of the County of Alameda and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department. The new facility will contribute uniquely to African American health and wellness, and it will be centered on education, training, and treatment. It will be located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland and will be open to the public in early 2028. This Call for Artists is open to practicing, professional visual artists from the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. Review the full application for complete eligibility requirements at https://arts.alamedacountyca.gov/public-art-updates/

DEADLINE EXTENDED! New Application Deadline: Thursday, May 14
Don’t miss this opportunity to apply!
The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to apply to be considered for public art opportunities at the future African American Wellness Hub in Oakland (AAWH). The art opportunities may include site-specific integrated artworks and the purchase, commission or license of small, medium and large two-dimensional or low-relief wall-mounted artworks. Artists are invited to submit examples of their past artwork. The African American Wellness Hub is a project of the County of Alameda and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department. The new facility will contribute uniquely to African American health and wellness, and it will be centered on education, training, and treatment. It will be located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland and will be open to the public in early 2028. This Call for Artists is open to practicing, professional visual artists from the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. Review the full application for complete eligibility requirements at https://arts.alamedacountyca.gov/public-art-updates/

2026 Arts Leadership Awards Program
Community Members are Invited to Submit Nominations to this Annual Program!
Nomination Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

The Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards Program is an excellent way to celebrate someone who deserves to be recognized for their important work in the Alameda County arts community! The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Arts Leadership Awards Program. This annual program enables the Alameda County Arts Commission and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to recognize five individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and the residents of Alameda County.

You must be an Alameda County resident to submit a nomination. One nomination per person. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 15. To learn more and submit a nomination online please visit arts.acgov.org/advocacy

Don’t miss this opportunity to apply! The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to apply to be considered for public art opportunities at the future African American Wellness Hub in Oakland (AAWH). The art opportunities may include site-specific integrated artworks and the purchase, commission or license of small, medium and large two-dimensional or low-relief wall-mounted artworks. Artists are invited to submit examples of their past artwork. The African American Wellness Hub is a project of the County of Alameda and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department. The new facility will contribute uniquely to African American health and wellness, and it will be centered on education, training, and treatment. It will be located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland and will be open to the public in early 2028. This Call for Artists is open to practicing, professional visual artists from the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. Review the full application for complete eligibility requirements at https://arts.alamedacountyca.gov/public-art-updates/

Alameda County Library is looking for the next Youth Poet Laureate! Teens ages 13-18 who live in Alameda County are invited to apply through April 30. Share your voice and inspire others.

As the 2026 Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate:
· Win a suite of Apple products, including a MacBook Pro
· Perform at public events throughout the year
· Compete in the California and West Regional poetry competitions

Learn more at aclibrary.org/youth-poet.

Call Open: California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships!

Kala Art Institute Kala Art Institute is administering the Bay Area region for the California Arts Council’s California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship program, which supports the creative practices of artists at key career stages.

Bay Area Counties Served: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma

Awards: fellowships ranging from $5,000–$50,000
Tiers: Emerging, Established, and Legacy artists.

The Individual Artists Fellowship program uplifts and celebrates California artists across all disciplines and traditions, including but not limited to: the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, traditional and Indigenous practices, interdisciplinary work, and socially engaged art.

Application Period: April 2 – June 5, 2026.

There will be info sessions on Zoom and office hours (in person + online) to support applicants and answer questions. More info on Kala's website at https://www.kala.org/community-projects/cac-individual-artist-fellowships/

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply and share with your community!

Questions? Contact:
Mayumi, [email protected]
Tressa, [email protected]
Ellen, [email protected]

The California Arts Council (CAC) is leading a free Grant Workshop at the Richmond Arts Center on Thur, April 9 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Attend the workshop to learn about the 2026 grant programs, eligibility, an overview of the state grant process, as well as best practices for submitting an application. Register now at https://forms.office.com/g/h009Yij85n. More info at www.arts.ca.gov/grants/resources

The Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to apply to be considered for public art opportunities at the future African American Wellness Hub in Oakland. The art opportunities may include site-specific integrated artworks and the purchase, commission or license of small, medium and large two-dimensional or low-relief wall-mounted artworks. Artists are invited to submit examples of their past artwork. The African American Wellness Hub is a project of the County of Alameda and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department. The new facility will contribute uniquely to African American health and wellness, and it will be centered on education, training, and treatment. It will be located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland and will be open to the public in early 2028. This Call for Artists is open to practicing, professional visual artists from the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. Review the full application for complete eligibility requirements at https://arts.alamedacountyca.gov/public-art-updates/