CALL FOR ART: This Land is Your Land

Entry Deadline: July 31, 2026

Exhibition: September 19 – October 15, 2026

Inspired by Woody Guthrie’s activist song “This Land Is Your Land,” the Arroyo Arts Collective and the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock present an exhibition responding to our changing climate. As individuals, the enormity of environmental threats can be overwhelming. But the old mantra “think globally, act locally” rings true with inspiration and the potential to empower. Collectively, local acts make a global impact, and the exhibition This Land Is Your Land invites artists interested in exploring these topics and celebrating the power of local action.

We invite a range of artistic interpretations on the themes of environmental protection, sustainability, climate adaptation, and a connection to nature. We welcome works that document or interpret the climate changes that are happening, and we encourage works that explore solutions and a vision for the future. We wish to uplift local voices and visions for a future built on social and environmental justice.

There will be an interactive part of the exhibition where audience can respond to artwork via blackout poetry.

CURATORS: Edith and Jolly de Guzman

LOCATION: Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, 90041

Click Here for Submission Form

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The deadline is firm—no work will be accepted after the deadline.

Sending high-quality photos of your work is essential:

  • Minimum: 1 image
  • Maximum: 3 images
  • Images should be labeled as follows: Artist Name_Title, (example: vvangogh_starrynight.jpg).
  • All artworks must be exhibition-ready:
  • 2D work must be framed or mounted.
  • 3D and installation pieces must include installation or assembly instructions.
  • Include an artist statement as part of submission.
  • Submit artwork via link above (preferred) or email at jollydg@gmail.com with name, email, artwork image (no more than 5mb), title, media, dimensions, year, artwork description, price (if it is for sale).

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: July 31st, by end of day
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 10th
  • Hand-Deliver To: Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles Street, 90041
  • Artwork Due:
    • Tuesday, September 8th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Exhibition Dates: September 19 – October 15, 2026
  • Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19th, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Panel Talk, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Community Art Activity: Saturday, September 26th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Closing Reception: Thursday, October 15th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Self-Pick-Up of Hand-Delivered Artwork: (TBD)

ELIGIBILITY:

*must be current members of the Arroyo Arts Collective to submit work.

To become a member visit www.arroyoartscollective.org, click on the JOIN link, and use PayPal. Or, provide your name, address, email, and phone number, and a check for $25 and mail to The Arroyo Arts Collective, PO Box 50835, York Station, Highland Park CA 90050. Membership dues support this and future programming.

Question about your membership, email: arroyoartscollectivemembership@gmail.com

We encourage submissions from a wide range of perspectives and media. CFAER will be responsible for all sales. A 40% commission will be applied, with 30% going to CFAER and 10% going to the AAC. Please price accordingly.

@arroyoartscollective @centerfortheartseaglerock

Full submission gudelines included in Submission Form

Click Here for Submission Form

For more information or questions contact us at: arroyoartscollective@gmail.com

This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Department of Arts and Culture, and as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program as funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA. This programming is presented in partnership with the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock.

The Arroyo Arts Collective is a grassroots, community-based organization of artists, poets, musicians, performers, craftspersons and supporters of the creative community in Northeast Los Angeles. arroyoartscollective.org

Since 1998, Center for the Arts Eagle Rock has been providing access to the transformative power
of the arts for the communities of Northeast Los Angeles and beyond, by sharing multidisciplinary programming for all ages and abilities in support of each other’s talents, creativity and dignity. All are welcome. cfaer.org