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OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMS

What we run

Much of what we do is free, artist-led and open to any artist working in Inglewood.

Current opportunities

Apply now

The Willie Stoffer Visual Artist Grant and Art Walk 2026 are currently accepting applications. Future group-show calls and other artist opportunities will appear here when they open.

Flyer: Grant opportunity for Inglewood artists — apply now for the 2026–27 Willie Stoffer Visual Artist Grant

DEADLINE OCTOBER 25, 2026 · 11:45PM

2026–27 Willie Stoffer Visual Artist Grant

Each recipient receives $1,800 to support their studio practice and conduct a related arts workshop at an Inglewood school or youth organization. Current IOS membership is required.

2026 Inglewood Open Studios Art Walk visual artist application flyer

DEADLINE OCTOBER 15

Art Walk 2026 Visual Artist Application

Apply to participate in the November 14–15 Art Walk. Current IOS membership is required; registration is $15 in August, $25 in September and $35 in October.

Ongoing programs

Programs and artist connections

INQUIRE WITHIN

IOS Critique Group

An opportunity to meet regularly with a group of fellow artists to discuss your work and give and get feedback.

The Critique Group is not currently meeting. IOS is gauging interest from Inglewood artists before restarting it.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Artist Mixers

Gatherings throughout the year where Inglewood artists can meet fellow artists and IOS board members.

AS OPPORTUNITIES ARISE

Curated Group Shows

Curated group exhibitions create opportunities for Inglewood artists to show work together, including past projects such as the Small Works pop-up and Contemplating CA.

Creative programs

Youth, exhibitions and collaborative work

Youth Art Programs

The Willie Stoffer Visual Artist Grant supports Inglewood artists and related youth workshops, while the Art Walk Student Show creates another pathway for young artists to participate.

The Flowlicious Experience

Adwin Brown

A live collaborative creative experience developed by Inglewood artist Adwin Brown, featured at past Art Walks.

Pop-Up Exhibition Spaces

Space for artists without publicly accessible studios to take part in the Art Walk.

Funding

How programs are paid for

These programs are funded by grants, membership and donations. Membership helps fund artist opportunities, youth workshops and the annual Art Walk while keeping the Art Walk free to the public.