Call for Poets – City of West Sacramento – deadline January 30
The City of West Sacramento (City) is accepting poetry submissions from poets/writers age 15 and above. Published and unpublished poets/writers are invited to submit their poems for consideration. Residents of West Sacramento, Yolo County and the Sacramento area are encouraged to apply.  The poetry is needed for a sidewalk art project in the Washington neighborhood of West Sacramento intended to encourage walking and biking through the neighborhood to the River Walk.  A graphic designer will collaborate with the selected poet to design and integrate the poem into the sidewalk. Click here for more information and to learn how apply.

Job Opportunities – Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Program Administrator: The Program Administrator is responsible for administrative support for the Impact department of the Foundation, which includes programming and grantmaking under the Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives as well as its Immediate Need and Field of Interest grantmaking. Click here for more information. Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit cover letter and resume to: resume@sacregcf.org.

Community Impact Officer: The Community Impact Officer will be responsible for administering a portfolio of donor advised or Field of Interest grantmaking funds; engaging in the community by serving as a Foundation representative for grantee or other impact-related events or opportunities; working with Foundation fund-holders, as necessary, in interested impact areas. Click here for more information. Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit cover letter and resume to: resume@sacregcf.org.

Call for Artists - Cordova Community Council – deadline January 10
Rancho Cordova artists are invited to participate in “Zoom In”, an upcoming, juried exhibition featuring artwork that takes a close-up look at the world. Visit the Cordova Community Council website for more details and to register in the artist database. Artwork drop-off will be 11:00 am – 6:00 pm on January 10.

Job Opportunity – California Arts Council – deadline January 13
The California Arts Council is seeking an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA).  The AGPA provides the analytical and technical support for the Arts in Corrections program that includes contract and procurement, analytical and technical support for the interagency agreement, research and tracking program outcomes. Click here for more information.

Webinar – How To Start A Nonprofit – January 18
California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) is offering our jam-packed, fast paced How to Start a Nonprofit in California webinar led by our CEO Jan Masaoka. We'll cover step-by-step instructions, FAQ on bylaws and articles of incorporation, common ways of finding your first money, types of nonprofits-make sure you choose the right one, getting started before your tax-exemption is approved, alternatives to incorporating as a nonprofit, where to find more information and get help.  FREE for Members, $10 for Not-yet-Members. Register now.

Artists - Center for Cultural Innovation – January 23
California artists, arts professionals, designers, arts educators, and creative thinkers both emerging and established are invited to attend a convening to envision the future of the arts. Make your voice heard on January 23, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm, with reception to follow at The School of Arts & Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose. Learn more and register here. 

Grants - Center for Cultural Innovation – 15th of any month
Emerging arts leaders throughout California may be eligible to apply for up $1,000 to practice leadership and enhance their professional skills. Grants can be used to participate in national conferences, attend training workshops, work with consultants or coaches, and engage in resume-building activities that showcase one’s capacity to lead the arts sector. Apply online by the 15th of any month to support activities taking place 60 days or more from the application deadline.

Call for Visual Artists – Pence Gallery – deadline February 5
The Pence Gallery announces the Mark M. Glickman and Lanette M. McClure Artist Award for visual artists, which aims to support the creation of innovative artwork by emerging artists in California. The winner receives $2500 and a solo exhibit at the Pence for the following year. Preference will be given to artists who are under-recognized or ‘emerging’ in the art field, and who have a financial need for support to further their work. Applications must be made via www.callforentry.org by 5 PM PST on Feb. 5, 2017. The application fee is $25 ($20 Pence members) via the same website. 

Call for Artists – The Artery – deadline February 12
The Artery will host the 28th Annual California Clay Competition Exhibit in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art. The juried competition is open to all California residents. Artworks must be made of clay; or mixed media, with clay being the major emphasis of the work. Works accepted must be for sale and made within the last two years. Entries are due February 12, 2017; exhibition dates are April 28 - May 26, 2017. Click here for more information and to download the Entry Form.

Grants – California Arts Council
Don’t forget to apply to the grants available from the California Arts Council.  They are all listed on our website, or go to the California Arts Council website.  

Call to Quilt Artists – Brickhouse Gallery – deadline April 1
African American History Legacy (AAHL)™ is currently seeking African American quilt artists residing in the United States, to participate in a juried exhibition titled, “NEVER, EVER FORGET” - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: THE MIDDLE PASSAGE AND BEYOND.™” The Artist is asked to create an African American living history quilt using their own style and composition. The artist must either narrate a work of art depicting their own personal story as an African American or tell stories of African American historical or contemporary persons and events. The exhibition will be for the month of August, 2017 at the Brickhouse Gallery and Art Complex.  Click here for more information and to apply.

Writer's Conference - Arizona State University, Tempe- February 16-18
The Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference is an annual creative writing conference at Arizona State University that brings together writers, readers, and lovers of literature for three days of instruction, inspiration, and community.  Click here for more information.