California Dreaming 

Welcome to our THIRD ANNUAL group show, dedicated to our deep love for California and the communities that call it home. In the wake of the recent LA fires, we hold space for those affected, honoring the beauty of this land and the resilience of those who endure its challenges.

Dorado 806 invites you to submit artwork on the theme of California Dreaming. This show will open during LA Art Week, offering a platform to showcase the depth, the natural beauty, and the strong community of California, as we come together to reflect and rebuild in the wake of recent challenges.

We are also committed to giving back—a portion of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Grief and Hope, a mutual aid nonprofit supporting those impacted by the fires. We will also be releasing a limited-release series of prints with 100% of profits going to artists affected by the fires. More information will be available in the coming weeks on our website. 

Curated by Amelie Laurice and Meghan DeRoma

IMPORTANT DATES:

• 1ST Deadline: 2/07/2025 11pm PST
• Notification to Artists: on a rolling basis
• Drop-off Dates: 2/15 - 2/18
• Opening Reception: 02/22/25
• In-person Show Dates: 02/21 - 03/05/25
• Online Show Dates: 02/21 - 03/21/25
• Pick-up Dates: 03/7 - 3/8/25

CALL FEES | Basic media fee is $35 for up to 3 pieces per submission. 

Please note that the entry fees contribute to financing free community events and group exhibitions such as this at and through Dorado 806 Projects.

Dorado 806 Projects is a California coast-based arts and culture collective highlighting established and emerging artists in the heart of Santa Monica.

Application Requirements

ACCEPTED ARTWORK | Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Sculpture

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS | All work must be original, unsold work, & the artist must own the sole copyright to the art. All artwork selected must remain available for sale for the entirety of the Exhibition. 

• All work must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition
• Work should be ready to hang condition with proper wiring.

Size must be under 24" in every direction. You may submit a series of pieces where each piece maintains the size requirement (and is therefore, in conjunction, larger than the size limit).

Please upload a CLEAR, well-lit image, at 2MB or above, cropped to the edges. Include your name and the name of your piece in the following file name format: eg. “Jane_Doe_Sunset”

QUESTIONS | Please email al@dorado806.com for all inquiries regarding this call. 

Eligibility Criteria

All Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Sculpture artists are encouraged to apply.