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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Upcoming:
🎭 Artist Opportunity: Perform at The Ford
Applications are now open for The FordLab Producers Program, a six-month professional development program designed for independentartists, producers, presenters, nonprofits, and creative collectives interested in presenting performances at The Ford in Hollywood.
Participants receive mentorship, production guidance, marketing and audience development support, technical resources, and financial stipends to help bring their projects to life. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to present their work as part of The Ford’s summer season.
Interested in learning more? Join the FordLab 101 – Program Informational Session:
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM PT
💻 Online
Learn more about the program:
https://www.theford.com/community/perform-at-the-ford
Register for the informational session:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/13504993d37fb2c85969b838f4dc1dde?r=use1
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!
What Workshops Would Most Benefit You?
2025 Grant: Q&A Session
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!
Cabrillo Pop Up Artist Opportunity
