SCAL is proud to host a wide variety of exhibitions spanning many mediums, themes, and age groups. We are especially happy to be providing a space for upcoming artists through our several exhibitions aimed at showcasing the work of young adults and teens. Our UCSC Student Exhibition, Curate This!, is a short pop-up exhibition curated by UCSC interns and open to all Bay Area college students to submit artwork.

We are thrilled to work with UCSC on several exhibitions and give college-aged artists a chance to be featured in a professional gallery.

Information for Artists:

How to submit artwork: When our intern curators have selected their theme and written their prospectus, a submission form will be posted on our open calls page. This exhibition is generally open to all college and university students in the Bay Area, but specifics are subject to change. Keep an eye on our newsletter and website for more information!

Artwork submission period: Thursday, April 16 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Artwork drop-off: Wednesday, May 20, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Artwork pickup: Saturday, June 6, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Information for Prospective Intern Curators:

This internship is open to students in the HAVC (History of Art & Visual Culture) program at UCSC. For information on what the internship program entails, how to apply, and how to receive HAVC program credit for the internship, click here to view our program outline. Please note that these details may be subject to change.

Curate This! Internship Program Outline

If you have any further questions about the internship program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to SCAL staff via email at admin@scal.org or via phone at (831) 426 - 5787.