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title: "RC50: A City in Focus"
description: Open call for photographers in the Inland Empire to submit images for Rancho Cucamonga's 50th Anniversary exhibition; $200 stipend.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Exhibition
organization: City of Rancho Cucamonga
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-rancho-cucamonga
deadline: "2026-12-03"
location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $200 stipend for selected artists
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# RC50: A City in Focus

**Hosted by:** City of Rancho Cucamonga

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States | **Deadline:** December 3, 2026

## About This Program

> "Community, history, topography of the land, and nature of Rancho Cucamonga, celebrating the City's 50th Anniversary"

### Opportunity Summary

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking original photography by local community members. *RC50: A City in Focus* is a citywide photography exhibition celebrating the City's 50th Anniversary by showcasing the people, places, and stories that define our community. Through a public call for photography submissions, residents, local photographers, and community members will have the opportunity to share their unique perspectives of Rancho Cucamonga.

The original photograph submissions can be in one of the following file types PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF or JPEG. TIFF and JPEG need to be a minimum of 150 DPI and a minimum of 2,000 pixels. The final digital photograph will then be integrated into an exhibit layout by a third-party vendor.

Selected artists will be paid a $200 stipend. Applicants may submit one (1) entry. Open to all ages (with parent/guardian permission for minors).

### Project Description

The City of Rancho Cucamonga invites photographers of all experience levels to submit original photographs that capture the spirit, character, and stories of our community in celebration of the City's 50th Anniversary. Selected photographs will become part of a citywide exhibition featuring 50 images displayed in public spaces throughout Rancho Cucamonga.

Final artworks will then be integrated into an exhibit layout by a third-party vendor. All designs will be printed on display banners by a third-party vendor.

### Themes

The artist has the discretion to submit a photo showcasing the people, places, and stories that define our Rancho Cucamonga community:

- **Community** – People and everyday moments, our neighborhoods and landmarks, celebrations and traditions
- **Rancho Cucamonga** – History
- **Topography of the land** – Natural and artificial physical features in our community
- **Nature** – Plants and animals native to the region

Photograph will be evaluated and selected by an Art Selection Panel chosen by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Artists will be notified by February 1, 2027 if their work is selected.

### Application Requirements

1. Community Connection Statement (100 words maximum): What does Rancho Cucamonga mean to you? Is there a personal story or memory connected to this image?
2. Complete the following prompt: My Rancho Cucamonga is… (3 words maximum)

### Eligibility Criteria

- Open to all ages (with parent/guardian permission for minors)
- Artist must reside in the Inland Empire region
- Artist does not need to have completed a project with a similar budget, scale, or scope to apply
- Current employees of the City are not eligible to apply for this Call for Artists
- Applicants may submit one (1) entry

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Open to all ages (with parent/guardian permission for minors). Artist must reside in the Inland Empire region. Artist does not need to have completed a project with a similar budget, scale, or scope to apply. Current employees of the City are not eligible to apply for this Call for Artists. Applicants may submit one (1) entry.

Preference is given to applicants who work, reside, or attend school in the Inland Empire Region. The application deadline may close earlier than stated if 200 applications are received.

### Additional Requirements

- 1 original photograph (JPEG or PDF for initial submission; PDF, .ai, .psd, TIFF or JPEG for final print-quality artwork)
- Minimum 150 DPI and minimum 2,000 pixels at the widest or tallest point for JPEG/TIFF files
- Community Connection Statement (100 words maximum)
- Completion of the prompt "My Rancho Cucamonga is…" (3 words maximum)

## Compensation & Benefits

$200 stipend for selected artists

**Includes:** Stipend

Selected artists will be paid a $200 stipend.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 3, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** City of Rancho Cucamonga

**Email:** PublicArt@CityofRC.us

**Phone:** 909-477-2700

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=18118