Opportunities for Artists

Lodi is home to an incredibly talented and vibrant arts scene. The Lodi Arts Foundation is committed to creating opportunities for local artists to show their work, receive funding, and connect with the community.

Call to Artists

  • The Lodi Art Hop is a quarterly celebration of the Arts & Artists in Downtown Lodi! Join us to bask in the glow of our local Arts community with an outdoor gallery featuring 12+ Artists, a Kid's Gallery, art-making opportunities for all ages, live music, coffee, & more! Hop to nearby Art Hop Partner exhibits at Double Dip Gallery, Ruby’s Bakery, the Lodi Community Art Center and the Lodi Library to enjoy even more art from local artists.

    The Art Hop is a positive, inclusive space for the community to engage with art-making, support local artists, and experience art in community.

    Click here to sign up as an Artist for the Lodi Art Hop (tentative dates)

  • REQUEST FOR DESIGN PROPOSALS

    The City of Lodi is currently accepting proposals for original artwork to be displayed on several Traffic Control Boxes throughout Lodi.

    ELIGIBILITY

    Open to all practicing professional and emerging artists and design teams residing in Lodi and surrounding areas.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION

    The City of Lodi, with input from the Lodi Arts Commission (LAC), will select original artwork to be displayed on several traffic control boxes throughout Lodi. The Arts Commission will determine the specific location for each piece of artwork.

    SUBMISSION DEADLINE

    Open until all boxes have been assigned an artist.

    For more information, contact Tamatha Litfin at (209) 333-6782.

    Click here for information on the Traffic Control Box Art - Call to Artists

Grants

  • Financial support is offered each year to promising art and/or cultural organizations with well-planned, short-term projects that serve the cultural interest of the Lodi community. Two (2) types of grants are available for funding:

    Project Grant - $1,001 and above

    Mini-grant - $1,000 and below

    Groups/organizations/individuals may apply for a Project Grant and a Mini-grant in the same fiscal year (July-June). An ad-hoc grant committee, comprised of Lodi Arts Commissioners, review and score each application. Approved grantees are then recommended to City Council.

    Applications for the 2024-2025 year will be accepted until Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00P.M. For questions, please contact Tamatha Litfin, (209) 333-6842.

    For questions, please contact Tamatha Litfin, (209) 333-6842.

    Click here to visit the City of Lodi grants page.