Dates: August 20 and August 22, 2026

Canzona holds a unique place in the community as a champion of choral music for women’s voices. The non-profit is a selective, auditioned ensemble that includes 28-32 women from around the county. Their mission is to further a love and appreciation for women’s choral literature, to expand this literature by commissioning original pieces, and to present the music with consistent excellence.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Downtown SLO’s inaugural Paint the Plaza event invites local artists, schools, families, and businesses to transform Mission Plaza into a vibrant and colorful artwork space for the community to enjoy! This inclusive community-centered chalk art festival will celebrate and showcase the vibrant arts community of the Central Coast.

Deadline: September 11th 2026

Our goal is to provide the community with professional quality work that promotes the arts and nature of Santa Maria, while aligning with the Natural History Museum of Santa Maria’s mission statement and the Library’s Art Gallery policy.

This fine art exhibit will serve as a fundraiser for the museum. We will consider all factors when selecting including: technical ability, quality of work, creativity, expression, appropriateness, uniqueness and if the art aligns with the exhibits theme of “Inspired by Nature”.

Deadline: October 2026

SLO County’s Poet Laureate is regarded by the county as its most eminent or representative poet. The Poet Laureate is selected by a committee of community leaders with significant expertise in education, poetry, civic and cultural leadership, and the literary arts.

Deadline: Rolling

This unique RFP invites artists, scholars, curators, and educators to lead free public talks designed to deepen community access to arts education and creative storytelling. The SLO Public Art program and SLO County Arts collaborate to host a free lecture series of artists, art educators, and curators who share experiences and stories from the field. This year, the program is relaunching with an expanded lecture format designed to foster dialogue and increase accessibility to arts education throughout the community.