Engaging the Arts

Resources

Arts United San Pedro wants to help you, as artists, in the best way possible. Be sure to check back here for community resources, art calls, calls for submissions, grant opportunities , and workshops.

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Call for Sculptors Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Public Art Division, is seeking to expand its collection of contemporary sculpture in public spaces.

DCA is looking for professional LA-based artists to comprise its 2026 Prequalified Roster of Sculptors. Artists selected for inclusion on this roster will be eligible to participate in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by DCA to commission original, site-specific contemporary sculpture projects for a variety of new public art opportunities throughout Los Angeles.

Each sculpture commission opportunity will vary by site, budget, and programmatic context. There will be opportunities for both temporary and permanent sculpture projects.

Budgets for sculpture projects will range from $50,000 to $300,000.

APPLY BY JUNE 29, 2026

Download Request for Qualifications

Artist Seminars and Webinars

We at Arts United San Pedro want to keep to our promise to serve and uplift our artist community. We will be sharing opportunities here to be a part of or join seminars and webinars about the things that matter to you and can help you grow as an artist. Whether its a social media, marketing, or grant writing seminar; or an informational webinars on changes being made on a local or federal level, we want you to be the most informed. If there is a particular thing you would like to see as a seminar or workshop, please reach out to us and let us know!

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2025 Grant: Q&A Session

by Art United San Pedro | July 23, 2025

Grant Opportunities and Artist Calls

Check here for upcoming Artist calls, grant opprotunities throught San Pedro and the greater LA area. Below I have also included a link to the Art Deadlines List. This website is a great tool to find what Artist calls and opportunities are avaliable outside of San Pedro, so be sure to check it out!

Art Deadlines List

Cabrillo Pop Up Artist Opportunity

Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is looking for artists willing to collaborate in our new pop-up shop in downtown San Pedro–a pop up within a pop-up if you will.

The store will debut on Thursday, Aug. 7 for First Thursday and will be open from Noon to 6 30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 311 W. Seventh Street, San Pedro. On Fridays, we will open at 10 a.m. in hopes of attracting cruise passengers.

The pop-up spot will be free to the artist–all we ask is that you push the information out to your supporters through social media and that you send us photos/samples of your art. We will contact you to choose a day for your pop up. Come check us out on our opening night and we’ll show you the spot we’ve set aside to showcase local talent. To sign up and secure your spot click here