Call for Artists

For Artists

Call for Artists

Apply for recurring RAC opportunities including live painting, music, DJ sets, installation art, and public-facing creative participation.

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Artists participating in a Riverside Arts Council event

Ongoing Opportunities

Share your creative practice with the community

RAC accepts interest from artists, musicians, DJs, and installation artists for public-facing events and programs throughout the year. Opportunities may include Artswalk, festivals, community events, special programs, and partner activations, including seasonal Festival of Lights programming.

Submitting an application does not guarantee placement. RAC reviews submissions and will reach out when an opportunity matches current event needs, program fit, location, timing, and available space.

Applications

Choose the opportunity that fits your work

Live Art

Live Painters

For artists interested in creating artwork in public during RAC events, Artswalk, festivals, activations, or community programs.

  • Application: Rolling interest form
  • Location: Riverside County events
  • Review: RAC will reach out when there is a fit
Apply as a Live Painter
Performance

Live Bands & DJs

For musicians, bands, and DJs interested in performing at Artswalk, festivals, community events, or RAC-supported public programs.

  • Application: Rolling interest form
  • Location: Riverside County events
  • Review: RAC will reach out when there is a fit
Apply as a Band or DJ
Public Art

Installation Artists

For artists creating sculptures, stand-alone designs, interactive artwork, temporary installations, or public-facing creative activations.

  • Application: Rolling interest form
  • Location: Riverside County events
  • Review: RAC will reach out when there is a fit
Apply as an Installation Artist

Review Process

Applications are reviewed as opportunities come up.

RAC keeps submissions on file and contacts artists when an event, program, or activation may be a good match. Selection may depend on event goals, available space, schedule, audience, technical needs, and program budget.

Before Applying

Helpful details to have ready

Contact InfoName, email, phone, and preferred contact method.
Creative PracticeType of work, performance style, media, or installation format.
SamplesWebsite, social media, portfolio, video, audio, or images of recent work.
AvailabilityGeneral schedule, event availability, and any setup needs.
LocationWhere you are based and where you are able to participate.
NotesAnything RAC should know about your setup, equipment, or project needs.
01 Artist Opportunities

Return to current and ongoing calls, workshops, exhibitions, jobs, and creative pathways.

 02 Artswalk

Learn about Riverside’s monthly arts experience and ways artists participate.

 03 Festival of Lights

Explore seasonal calls for artisans, installation artists, performers, vendors, volunteers, and event staff.

 04 Art in Public Places

Explore public-facing artwork, exhibitions, installations, and community art.
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