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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About the Project

Arts Open San Pedro Poster Submission

Arts United San Pedro in partnership with Arts Open San Pedro is looking for innovative artists to design the poster for our upcoming Arts Open San Pedro event happening Saturday May 1, 2027. We are opening up submissions for local San Pedro artists to create something flashy, colorful, and fun that can catch the eye. Posters will be displayed on signage and used for advertisement and merchandise. 

 Artists are asked to draw inspiration that incorporates their own styles and includes all the different art forms that are represented in the event: visual arts, performing arts, and music. Please see attached poster from last year for reference.

Submissions will be accepted until November 15th at 11:59pm(PST).

Project Timeline

Call for Artists Opens: September 18, 2026
Artist Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
Selected Artist Notified: November 24, 2026

Submit Your Proposal

Please submit all application materials electronically to:

Arts Open 2027 Poster Submission

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

Questions regarding the project may be directed to alexis@artsunitedsp.org. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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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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
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