Kaiser Permanente
Cudahy Medical Offices
Call for Artists

Local artists are invited to submit original artwork for consideration for a permanent art collection at the Kaiser Permanente Cudahy Medical Offices.

Submission Deadline:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Call for Artists

Stay Arts is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to curate a collection of artwork for the Cudahy Medical Offices, and we're inviting local artists to submit original artwork for consideration.

Our goal is to build a collection that reflects the creativity, culture, and stories of Cudahy and the surrounding Southeast Los Angeles communities. Selected artwork will be professionally reproduced and installed throughout the clinic, creating a permanent collection experienced by patients, families, staff, and visitors.

Artists will receive a $500 licensing honorarium for each artwork selected for reproduction and installation while retaining ownership and copyright of their original work.

Artists may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration.

Submission Guidelines

  • We welcome submissions from local artists working in visual art, including:

    • Painting

    • Photography

    • Illustration

    • Drawing

    • Printmaking

    • Digital art

    • Mixed media and other two-dimensional artwork suitable for professional reproduction

    Artists with connections to Cudahy, Southeast Los Angeles, and surrounding communities are especially encouraged to submit.

    • Artists may submit up to 5 original artworks for consideration.

    • Submitted artwork must be created by the submitting artist, who must own the copyright or have authority to license the work.

    • Artwork should be suitable for professional reproduction as a print and permanent display in a healthcare environment.

    • Artists may submit existing artwork. New work does not need to be created for this opportunity.

    • Physical original artwork will not be acquired by Kaiser Permanente or Stay Arts as part of this opportunity.

    • Initial submission images should clearly represent the artwork but do not need to be final production files.

    • If a physical artwork is selected, Stay Arts may coordinate professional photography of the original artwork for reproduction.

    • If photography, illustration, or other digital artwork is selected, the artist will be asked to provide a full-resolution production file.

  • Submission does not guarantee selection.

    All eligible submissions will be reviewed by the Stay Arts curatorial team. Artwork will be considered in relation to the overall collection, the clinic environment, available installation spaces, reproduction requirements, and the goals of the project.

    Stay Arts may contact select artists during the curatorial process to request additional artwork or information when helpful in developing the collection.

  • Artists will receive a $500 licensing honorarium for each artwork selected for reproduction and installation.

    Artists retain ownership and copyright of their original artwork. Selected artists will enter into an artwork licensing agreement outlining permission for Stay Arts and Kaiser Permanente to reproduce and display the selected work as part of the Cudahy Medical Offices art collection.

  • Stay Arts will contact selected artists with next steps. Depending on the original medium:

    • Physical artwork: The artist may be asked to bring the original artwork to Stay Arts for professional photography.

    • Photography / digital artwork: The artist will provide a full-resolution production file suitable for printing.

    Stay Arts will manage reproduction, print production, and installation. Selected artwork may be reproduced as canvas, framed, acrylic, or another appropriate presentation format based on the artwork, installation location, and final project plan.

    • Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

    • Curatorial Review: Late September through early October

    • Artist Notifications: To be announced following final artwork selection

  • Please have the following ready:

    • Artist contact information

    • Short artist bio

    • Up to 5 artwork images

    • Title, year, medium, and dimensions for each artwork

    • Optional description or context for each work

    • Website and/or social media links, if applicable

Ready to Submit?

Review the guidelines above and complete the artist submission form by Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Artists may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration.

Submit Your Artwork

FAQ

  • No. All submissions will be reviewed through a curated selection process, and submission does not guarantee inclusion in the final collection.

  • Artists may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration.

  • We welcome two-dimensional visual artwork including painting, photography, illustration, drawing, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, and similar work suitable for professional reproduction

  • No. Existing original artwork is welcome.

  • No. Artists retain ownership of their original artwork.

  • Artists will receive a $500 licensing honorarium for each artwork selected for reproduction and installation.

  • Yes. Artists retain copyright and ownership of their work. Selected artists will enter into a separate licensing agreement outlining reproduction and display rights for this project.

  • Stay Arts will contact you with next steps. Physical artwork may be professionally photographed for reproduction, while photographers and digital artists will be asked to provide a full-resolution file.

  • No. Initial submission images only need to clearly represent the artwork well enough for curatorial review and presentation to KP.

  • Yes. During the curatorial process, Stay Arts may contact select artists to review additional work if it may be a strong fit for the collection.

  • Notifications will be shared after the curatorial review and final artwork selection process is complete.