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City of Mountain View calls for artists are an opportunity for artists to respond to the City's request for procuring or showcasing art in Mountain View.  The City of Mountain View uses a platform called Call for Entry (CaFE) which is where the City officially post's our call for artists. 

CURRENT CALL FOR ARTISTS

OPEN: Call for Artist Exhibitions - Mountain View Center for Performing Arts Rotating Art Exhibits 2026-27

The City of Mountain View’s Visual Arts Committee is now accepting applications for artist exhibitions at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA) for the 2026–27 season.

Artists and artist teams are invited to apply to exhibit their work in the MVCPA lobby, a prominent public space viewed by thousands of visitors attending performances and events throughout the year. Exhibitions are approximately eight weeks in length and include a $250 stipend for selected artists.

• Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through CaFE (artist.callforentry.org). There is no fee to apply. 
• Download a PDF of the Call for Artists

For questions, contact vac@mountainview.gov. For CaFÉ technical support: cafe@westaf.org| 303-629-1166

RECENTLY CLOSED CALL FOR ARTISTS

• Center for Performing Arts - Rotating Art Exhibits 2025-26 
• Shoreline Boathouse Expansion (Project 20-39) 
• Castro Street Bollard Beautification Art Project (2024) 

SUBSCRIBE TO NEWS

To be added to our email notification system regarding future calls for artists please considering signing up for notifications.  When the City of Mountain View posts a call for artist in the Cafe system we will email you with an alert that a call has been posted.  

Sign up and be added to our email Call for Artists List:

1. Enter your email address via the City Newsroom webpage. 
2. On the next page (after entering your email address) find under Subscription Topics > Development Plan and Project > select "Artist’s Registry"