The City of Glendale Office of Arts and Culture open calls to artists and grant funding opportunities will be posted below. Please review the guidelines for each opportunity and submit your application online by deadline.
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Individual Artist Showcase
This opportunity is open to COG employees and their immediate family members who would like to create any 2-D or 3-D artwork for delivery and display at the Glendale Civic Center on Wednesday, November 19th , 2025 from 6-7:30 PM.
Who: COG employees and their immediate families
Amount: Up to 3 submissions per employee/family. Medium: Any 2-D and 3-D medium accepted.
Registration and Participation Window: August 1 – October 17, 2025
Submissions due: October 17, 2025
Vetting by the Glendale Arts Commission: October 21, 2025
Notification of Accepted Submissions: October 22, 2025
Artwork Delivery Date: November 10 – November 14, 2025 Delivery
Location: Glendale Civic Center Annex
Watercolor: Transform your blank canvas into a decorative art piece using brushes and water.
This class is open to any and all COG employees and their families interested in exploring the medium of watercolor, led by a professional teaching artist.
When: Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: Glendale Civic Center
Sculpture: Shape and mold a textured piece of clay into a beautiful creation using your hands and imagination.
This class is open to any and all COG employees and their families interested in exploring the medium of sculpture, led by a professional teaching artist.
When: Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: Glendale Civic Center