--- title: 2026 - New-Gotta keep Politics and Art Going but now adding In-Gallery Show description: "Open call for political art: online + new in-gallery exhibition at Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA. All mediums, any viewpoint. $35 entry fee for up to 5 images." url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/3d3a281a-95e4-4977-b8f2-54faf5a2832f type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-05" updatedAt: "2026-10-11" programType: Exhibition organization: Las Laguna Gallery organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/las-laguna-gallery deadline: "2026-10-24" entryFee: 35 USD location: Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: No stipend or fee is offered by the program; accepted work may sell through the gallery on a 65/35 artist/gallery commission split, and a wall fee applies if a piece is selected for the in-gallery exhibition. disciplines: - painting - drawing - photography - printmaking - alcohol ink - digital art - mixed media - collage - sculpture - textiles - fiber art - ceramics --- # 2026 - New-Gotta keep Politics and Art Going but now adding In-Gallery Show **Hosted by:** Las Laguna Gallery **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, United States | **Deadline:** October 24, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program > "Political art — any political perspective, any style, any medium" Politics and Art. The Big Idea. Your art. Your politics. Your power. We've been collecting powerful political art online these last few years. Now we're bringing the best work into our new gallery space. This is your chance to see your art displayed in a Gallery as well as online (fyi- if you have already submitted to this show in the last few years, whatever we chose for that online only show, will also take part in the juried In-Gallery part of this November show. No need to reapply). This Is About Politics — it isn't a dirty word in art. It's essential. Art that challenges, questions, provokes, and inspires is some of the most important work being made today. We started Political Voice as an online exhibition to give artists a platform. Now we're moving to our new gallery space where we are now allowed to have this kind of show, and we're curating the strongest pieces from our online collection—PLUS accepting new submissions—for a major in-gallery exhibition this November. Your online submission could be selected for the gallery wall. ### How This Works 1. **Phase 1: Online Exhibition from the last few years (Ongoing)** — Artists submit 1-3 pieces of artwork, at least one of three are selected for the online gallery. Work gets featured at www.laslagunaartgallery.com. Thousands of people see your art digitally. 2. **Phase 2: In-Gallery Curation (NEW)** — We're reviewing ALL online submissions from last few years plus any new submissions, deadline Oct 24th. Selecting the strongest pieces for our new physical gallery. Creating a curated exhibition that makes a statement. Your online work could be selected for display. 3. **Phase 3: November Opening** — Opening reception. Physical exhibition of selected work. Community conversation & celebration. ### Real Examples of Political Art - Paintings addressing climate change & environmental justice - Photography documenting protest & activism - Mixed media exploring identity, race, & representation - Digital art about voting rights & democracy - Sculpture addressing wealth inequality - Textiles exploring migration & borders - Collage responding to current events - Prints about reproductive rights - Video exploring systemic injustice - Installation work about surveillance & privacy ANY political perspective. ANY style. ANY medium. ### What We Accept All mediums. All political viewpoints. All styles. - Painting - Drawing - Photography - Printmaking - Alcohol Ink - Digital Art - Mixed Media & Collage - Sculpture & 3D - Textiles & Fiber Art - Ceramics - Or combine mediums ### Key Dates - Submission Deadline: October 24, 2026 - Exhibition Opens: November 5, 2026 - Exhibition Closes: November 30, 2026 ### Submission Details - Number of pieces: 1-5 - Maximum entries per artist: 15 - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: JPG ### Submission Guidelines Entry $35 for up to 5 images. - **No Online Fee**: There are no fees for your artwork for the online exhibition. - **Wall Fee for In-Person Exhibition**: If chosen for the gallery exhibition, a wall fee will apply based on artwork size: - Maximum size 12” - $35 - Maximum size 20” - $45 - Maximum size 30” - $50 - Maximum size 40” - $70 - For pieces larger than 40”, fees can be discussed individually. If selected for an in-gallery exhibition but prefer online-only participation, you can opt out to avoid wall rent and shipping fees — this switch entails no additional costs. ### Gallery Representation & Sales If selected artwork sells during the exhibition, Las Laguna Art Gallery represents the sale with a 65% (payment to Artist) / 35% (commission to Las Laguna Art Gallery) split. The Artist retains ownership and copyright of the artwork until sold, and receives sale proceeds within 31 days of sale. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, alcohol ink, digital art, mixed media, collage, sculpture, textiles, fiber art, ceramics - **Note:** Open to all artists internationally; artists outside the United States are responsible for any exchange rate or bank transfer charges. Artists who already submitted to this show in the last few years are automatically included in the juried in-gallery review and do not need to reapply. ### Additional Requirements Submit 1-5 pieces of artwork per entry (JPG only, max 50MB per image); maximum 15 entries per artist. The page states an entry fee of $35 for up to 5 images under 'Submission Guidelines', but also states elsewhere twice that there is 'No Online Fee' for the online exhibition, with a wall fee applying only if selected for the in-gallery show, tiered by artwork size (figures given inconsistently as $35/$45/$50/$70 in one section and $25/$35/$40/$60 in another, for sizes up to 12", 20", 30" and 40"; larger pieces are priced individually). Artists selected for the gallery but preferring online-only participation may opt out of the wall fee and shipping at no cost. ## Compensation & Benefits No stipend or fee is offered by the program; accepted work may sell through the gallery on a 65/35 artist/gallery commission split, and a wall fee applies if a piece is selected for the in-gallery exhibition. Artists retain ownership and copyright of their work until sold. On a sale, the gallery pays the artist 65% of the sale price and retains a 35% commission, with proceeds paid within 31 days of sale. Artists set their own retail price, inclusive of the gallery commission. If a piece is selected for the in-gallery exhibition, a wall fee applies based on size ($35 up to 12", $45 up to 20", $50 up to 30", $70 up to 40", larger by individual discussion); artists may opt for online-only participation instead to avoid the wall fee and shipping costs. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 24, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 5, 2026 - **Program End:** November 30, 2026 ## Contact **Contact:** Lori McBride **Email:** laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com **Phone:** 949-505-0950 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry