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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Watercolor: Transform your blank canvas into a decorative art piece using brushes and water.
This class is open to any and all COG employees interested in exploring the medium of watercolor, led by a professional teaching artist.
When: Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 5P-7P
Where: Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center Raven/Gecko Rooms
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 interested in exploring the medium of sculpture, led by a professional teaching artist.
When: Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 5P-7P
Where: Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center Bobcat Room
Extended Care: Available to interested COG employees, supervised by background-checked COG volunteers.
When: Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 5P-7P
Where: Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center Jackrabbit Room
Departmental Art Contest: Collaborate within your department to create a work of art for display and awards.
City Departments will create their own internal team to collaborate on a work of art. Any mediums are encouraged and accepted. These completed creations will be on display for a departmental exhibit at the Glendale Civic Center on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. Department Directors, members of the Glendale Arts Commission, and City Council members will give awards based on various categories including: Most Representative of Department; Most Colorful; Most Creative Use of Materials; and Greatest Number of Participants.
Who: City of Glendale departments (each department will determine their respective number of participants. No limit to amount of participants.)
When: Any and all opportune times between September 1, 2025 and October 30, 2025. Delivery of finished piece to the Glendale Civic Center between November 10 – November 14, 2025, for the event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Where: Determined by each department with approval from their respective Department Director.
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
Please sign-up if you would like to volunteer to help supervise our Extended Day portion of this event for our youth.
Extended Care: Available to interested COG employees, supervised by background-checked COG volunteers.
When: Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 5P-7P
Where: Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center Jackrabbit Room