Oakland Art Murmur’s Emerging Artist Program supports early-career visual artists at a pivotal moment in their practice.

Through networking opportunities, professional development, and public exhibition during East Bay Open Studios, the program provides access, visibility, and community—helping artists grow sustainable creative lives and shape the future of East Bay visual culture. Designed for artists at the beginning of their careers with limited experience exhibiting and selling their work, the program reduces barriers to participation and opens pathways into the local arts ecosystem.

Selected artists will receive a discounted or waived EBOS participation fee (depending on their need), support finding exhibition space if needed, will be featured prominently in EBOS’ marketing, access to professional development opportunities designed to support their growth as artists, and connection to a supportive community of peers and arts leaders.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Applications for our Fall cohort of Emerging Artists is open August 7 - 30.

Please complete the application above and submit all required materials by Sunday, August 30, 2026, 11:59pm. Late applications will not be accepted, so please work on your application in advance of the deadline. For any application questions, email us by Thursday, August 27, 2026 at ebos@oaklandartmurmur.org. We won't be available after 5pm or over the weekend. Your submitted application will be emailed to you once you successfully submit. If you do not receive your responses, we did not receive your application. Selected Emerging Artists will need to accept the program by September 7, 2026. Fee Waiver awards and space placements will be announced by or before September 9, 2026, so you can register for EBOS by the September 14 deadline.