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ART SHOWS

With each exhibition, The Art Hunger invites you on a journey through a diverse tapestry of artistic expression, showcasing the vibrant talents of both emerging and established artists from our community and beyond.

One of our main goals is to support the economic development of the local artistic community.

We provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, create income from sales, and gain exposure that encourages them to continue producing art.

By fostering creativity and connection, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant arts community in Redding.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

The Art Hunger is always on the lookout for talented artists to showcase their work as featured artist or in our group-themed exhibitions and events.

We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists alike, offering a platform to display your creativity and connect with the community.

We accept all mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and multimedia works.

Submit your work and join us in celebrating the vibrant diversity of artistic expression!

FEATURED ARTIST

In 2026, The Art Hunger Gallery is introducing our Featured Artist Program.

This program offers a limited number of opportunities each year for artists to present a focused, cohesive body of work in a dedicated exhibition alongside our scheduled art shows.

Selection is based primarily on the strength, consistency, and clarity of an artist’s body of work, as well as their artistic vision and professional presentation.

Only a few Featured Artist slots are available, allowing us to give each selected artist meaningful visibility, curatorial attention, and promotional support. Artists considered for this program should demonstrate a clear artistic direction and a thoughtful approach to how their work is presented.

Interested artists must carefully review and complete all requirements outlined in our linked Google Form. Submissions should include a strong portfolio, an artist bio and statement. 

Our selection process reflects professional gallery standards, prioritizing artists who show commitment to their practice, consistency in their work, and readiness for a high-visibility exhibition opportunity.

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*this is NOT a Solo Art Show opportunity.

If interested in a solo show, please visit the section for services we provide here

ARTIST CALLS

The Art Hunger regularly hosts open artist calls for our exhibitions, pop-up shows, and special projects throughout the year. These opportunities are open to artists working in a wide range of mediums and styles, with a strong emphasis on creativity, diversity, and community representation.

Our artist calls are designed to be accessible and inclusive, while still maintaining a thoughtful curatorial process. Each submission is reviewed by our curatorial team, and selections are based on how well the work aligns with the theme of the exhibition, the strength of the work, and how it contributes to a cohesive and engaging show.

We encourage artists at all stages of their careers to apply and to carefully follow the submission guidelines listed in each call. Artist calls are typically announced on our website and social media, with clear deadlines, requirements, and expectations. If selected, artists gain the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting and be part of The Art Hunger’s ongoing mission to nurture and strengthen the local art scene.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

THE ART HUNGER 6th ANNIVERSARY 

Open-themed art show

We’re kicking off 2026 with our Anniversary Art Show, celebrating another year of creativity, community, and artistic growth at The Art Hunger.

To celebrate our 6th anniversary, we're inviting artists to be part of an open-themed exhibition, by submitting their strongest work regardless of medium or subject.

REQUIREMENTS:

This is an Open Theme Exhibition, and artists are encouraged to submit their most compelling work, regardless of subject matter or medium.

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  • Artists may submit up to five (5) works for consideration.

  • All mediums and styles are welcome, including three-dimensional work.

  • Submissions must be sent via email to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com and should include:

    • High-quality images of the work

    • Title, dimensions, medium, and price

    • A brief artist bio

  • If selected, a hanging fee of $10 per piece applies. No commission will be taken on sales.

  • All submitted works must be exhibition-ready:

    • Properly framed or wired 

    • Unframed works on paper or panel will not be accepted

    • Sculptural and 3D works must be structurally sound and suitable for public display

  • All exhibited works must be available for sale, and artists must provide a direct payment method (e.g., Venmo, Cash App).

  • Content must remain PG-13, as the gallery is open to all ages.

  • Pieces previously showcased at The Art Hunger Gallery in the past 12 months will not be eligible. This helps us make space for new work and ongoing artistic growth.

 

DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 17, 2026

  • Artist Notification: Sunday, January 18, 2026 (via email)

  • Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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*Please do not bring unsolicited artwork to the gallery.

Submissions via social media, direct message, or in person will not be reviewed.
Submission does not guarantee selection, and inclusion does not guarantee sale.

MARCH

THE HUNGER! 

Food-themed art show

This March, The Art Hunger invites artists to explore food as subject, symbol, memory, and metaphor in THE HUNGER!, a food-themed exhibition examining nourishment, desire, culture, labor, abundance, and absence.

From literal depictions of meals and ingredients to conceptual reflections or the aesthetic of meals, this exhibition welcomes a wide range of interpretations rooted in the shared and deeply human relationship with food.

REQUIREMENTS:

This is a Food-Themed Exhibition. Artists are encouraged to submit their strongest work that thoughtfully engages with themes of food, eating, hunger, sustenance, ritual, or meals.

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  • Artists may submit up to five (5) works for consideration.

  • All mediums and styles are welcome, including three-dimensional work.

  • Submissions must be sent via email to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com and should include:

    • High-quality images of the work

    • Title, dimensions, medium, and price

    • A brief artist bio

  • If selected, a hanging fee of $10 per piece applies. No commission will be taken on sales.

  • All submitted works must be exhibition-ready:

    • Properly framed or wired 

    • Unframed works on paper or panel will not be accepted

    • Sculptural and 3D works must be structurally sound and suitable for public display

  • All exhibited works must be available for sale, and artists must provide a direct payment method (e.g., Venmo, Cash App).

  • Content must remain PG-13, as the gallery is open to all ages.

  • Pieces previously showcased at The Art Hunger Gallery in the past 12 months will not be eligible. This helps us make space for new work and ongoing artistic growth.

 

DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026

  • Artist Notification: Sunday, February 29, 2026 (via email)

  • Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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*Please do not bring unsolicited artwork to the gallery.

Submissions via social media, direct message, or in person will not be reviewed.
Submission does not guarantee selection, and inclusion does not guarantee sale.

APRIL

24 KARAT 

Gold-themed art show

24 Karat invites artists to explore gold as both material and metaphor.

 

From reflections on labor, land, and extraction to works driven by luminosity, opulence, or abstraction, 24 Karat seeks artworks that engage with gold as history, myth, surface, or concept. Whether literal or conceptual, subtle or bold, we encourage artists to consider how gold—real or imagined—continues to shape narratives of place, power, and desire.

REQUIREMENTS:

Rooted in Northern California’s gold mining history and the cultural legacy it left behind, this exhibition also welcomes contemporary interpretations inspired by the color gold itself.​

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  • Artists may submit up to five (5) works for consideration.

  • All mediums and styles are welcome, including three-dimensional work.

  • Submissions must be sent via email to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com and should include:

    • High-quality images of the work

    • Title, dimensions, medium, and price

    • A brief artist bio

  • If selected, a hanging fee of $10 per piece applies. No commission will be taken on sales.

  • All submitted works must be exhibition-ready:

    • Properly framed or wired 

    • Unframed works on paper or panel will not be accepted

    • Sculptural and 3D works must be structurally sound and suitable for public display

  • All exhibited works must be available for sale, and artists must provide a direct payment method (e.g., Venmo, Cash App).

  • Content must remain PG-13, as the gallery is open to all ages.

  • Pieces previously showcased at The Art Hunger Gallery in the past 12 months will not be eligible. This helps us make space for new work and ongoing artistic growth.

 

DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 28, 2026

  • Artist Notification: Sunday, March 29, 2026 (via email)

  • Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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*Please do not bring unsolicited artwork to the gallery.

Submissions via social media, direct message, or in person will not be reviewed.
Submission does not guarantee selection, and inclusion does not guarantee sale.

MAY

MONA LISA SMILE 

Da Vinci's Mona Lisa-themed art show

For this art show, we want artists to engage with one of the most iconic images in art history through contemporary eyes. This themed exhibition centers on reinterpretations of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, encouraging artists to explore the painting’s enduring mystique, cultural saturation, and symbolic power.

Artists are invited to respond freely through homage, critique, abstraction, humor, deconstruction, or personal narrative.

Artworks should examine ideas of beauty, identity, gender, fame, authorship, or the image’s transformation in popular culture, We are looking for fresh perspectives that challenge, reimagine, or expand the meaning of this timeless portrait.

REQUIREMENTS:

We welcome bold, thoughtful, and unexpected approaches that speak to how a 16th-century painting continues to resonate in a contemporary, image-driven world.

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  • Artists may submit up to five (5) works for consideration.

  • All mediums and styles are welcome, including three-dimensional work.

  • Submissions must be sent via email to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com and should include:

    • High-quality images of the work

    • Title, dimensions, medium, and price

    • A brief artist bio

  • If selected, a hanging fee of $10 per piece applies. No commission will be taken on sales.

  • All submitted works must be exhibition-ready:

    • Properly framed or wired 

    • Unframed works on paper or panel will not be accepted

    • Sculptural and 3D works must be structurally sound and suitable for public display

  • All exhibited works must be available for sale, and artists must provide a direct payment method (e.g., Venmo, Cash App).

  • Content must remain PG-13, as the gallery is open to all ages.

  • Pieces previously showcased at The Art Hunger Gallery in the past 12 months will not be eligible. This helps us make space for new work and ongoing artistic growth.

 

DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026

  • Artist Notification: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (via email)

  • Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, March 28, 2026

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*Please do not bring unsolicited artwork to the gallery.

Submissions via social media, direct message, or in person will not be reviewed.
Submission does not guarantee selection, and inclusion does not guarantee sale.

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