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Creating Home Through Art - DAC & Clover Terraces

The Dublin Arts Collective invites artists to submit original artwork for consideration at Clover Terraces, a new five-story residential community in Dublin. We are seeking uplifting, calming, and nature-inspired artwork that helps create a welcoming residential environment. Selected artwork may be considered for purchase, temporary exhibition, or both. Given the project’s accelerated timeline, existing, exhibition-ready artwork is strongly encouraged.

Artwork should support trauma informed design through gentle tonal transitions, low to moderate contrast, calming imagery, organic forms, and nature inspired subjects.

For submission guidelines, artwork requirements, and additional details, please review the Prospectus.

Submission Deadline: September 28, 2026

Artist Notification: By October 5, 2026

Artwork Delivery: October 15, 2026

Grand Opening: December 11, 2026

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2026 Dublin Heritage Collection

Dublin Arts Collective and the Dublin Sister City Association are inviting five local artists to help create the inaugural 2026 Dublin Heritage Collection, a special holiday collection featuring Dublin, inspired ornaments, “I Love Dublin” greeting cards, and original artwork.

What does Dublin mean to you? Maybe it’s our landscape and hills, Irish heritage, local landmarks, community and culture, public art or something completely unexpected. We want to see YOUR Dublin and your unique creative perspective.

Each selected artist will receive a $100 artist award, with 75% of the agreed artwork value going to the artist and 25% supporting the two nonprofit organizations. The collection will be showcased at the Senior Center Craft Market on November 7, 2026.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Exhibition: Senior Center Craft Market on November 7, 2026

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Scary Art Show

The Scary Art Show invites artists to explore the many faces of fear through their own creative vision. Whether inspired by personal experiences, social anxieties, folklore, the supernatural, or the unknown, this exhibition encourages artists to express what truly scares them.

From unsettling imagery to symbolic storytelling, we welcome artwork in all styles and mediums that captures the emotions, questions, and mysteries surrounding fear. Every piece offers a unique perspective, reminding us that what frightens one person may fascinate another. Each artist is able to submit three (3) pieces of art.

Entry Deadline: September 19th, 2026

Reception: October 24th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm , 2026, Costumes are encouraged!

Exhibition Dates: October 5th, 2026- October 30th, 2026

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Art Against Censorship & Hate

Presented by Dublin Arts Collective in partnership with Alameda County Library – Dublin. The Dublin Arts Collective invites artists of all ages and experience levels to participate in a community exhibition celebrating freedom of expression, inclusion, diversity, and standing together against hate.Inspired by Banned Books Week (October 4–10) and United Against Hate Week (October 18–24). The exhibition will be on display throughout October at Dublin Library. Artists must create their artwork on the canvas supplied for this exhibition.‍ ‍

Canvas Collection: The Frame Company & Art GalleryTue–Thu, 11 AM–5 PM; Sat, 11 AM–2 PM

Artwork Due: October 1, 2026, by 10 AM

Exhibition: October 1–31, 2026

Location: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568

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Past Show Highlights

Featured DAC Events

  • Art Circuit Show

    The Dublin Arts Collective Circuit Show highlights local artists throughout business in the Dublin area. Our triannual circuit show is chaired by Marc Casad. For our current call for art, click below.

    Call For Art

  • Members Show

    This is an annual show, that is offered to all participating members of Dublin Arts Collective. This show is where community thrives in the artwork of all our members.

    Call For Art

  • Monthly Meetups

    Our monthly meetups are a casual, creative space to connect, share ideas, find inspiration, or just hang out with fellow creatives. Join us every first Thursday for inspiring conversations and community vibes.

    Social Events

  • High Life Exhibition

    Every year, DAC has an art call open to current high school students creating artwork in any medium. The exhibition will be on display at the Dublin Splatter Festival.

    Call For Art

  • Pop Up Art Shows

    The Dublin Arts Collective currently has multiple locations that are offering and hosting local artworks and collaboration art shows. lncluding but not limited to: Civic events, hospitals, restaurants, banks, businesses and open Buildings.

    Call For Art