Category: Artist Opportunities

Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts – The Ford Family Foundation (deadline is February 19, 2024)

The Foundation seeks to support and inspire Oregon’s visual artists to reach new heights in the conceptualization and creation of work that reflects and celebrates the diverse richness of contemporary art of the region. An integral component of this program is the annual awarding of Hallie Ford Fellowships in the Visual Arts to established Oregon visual artists who have demonstrated a depth of sophisticated exploration and the potential for significant future accomplishment. Learn More and Apply >>

Local 14 Art Show & Sale 2024 (deadline is March 23, 2024)

Celebrating 57 years, the Local 14 Art Show & Sale is an annual, high-quality, indoor art sale held at one of Portland’s premier venues. We invite all West Coast artists  (including Idaho) to apply to be part of our 60 artist event. Open to all West Coast artists from California to Alaska, including British Columbia and Idaho.

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Leaning Towards Abstraction Show (deadline is January 18, 2024)

This show seeks to give a forum to artists who do not attempt to present an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve the desired effects. There may or may not be recognizable objects represented in the art work, but accurate depiction is not the avenue by which the artist seeks to achieve their goals. Learn More and Apply >>

Art in the High Desert 2024 (deadline is February 15, 2024)

Art in the High Desert is a juried fine art and craft show, produced by active show artists and invested local art advocates through a non-profit organization.

Art in the High Desert has consistently ranked in the top 25 selling shows in the country. The buying public has grown to appreciate & anticipate the high quality of the art that the AHD jury selects.

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28th annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (dedeadline is February 15, 2024)

The 28th annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Labor Day weekend Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2. The show is located in the North Park Blocks of the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. 130 exceptional visual artists have been selected to exhibit by an independent jury panel comprised of both working artists and art professionals. The Emerging Artist Program provides regional artists in the early stage of their art career an opportunity to gain experience marketing and showing their work. Learn more and apply >>

Red Trillium Gallery – Call for Artists (ongoing)

Are you a local ARTIST who is interested in joining a cooperative-style gallery in Troutdale, Oregon?

We are looking for 2D & 3D artists.

Go here for more information and to apply: https://www.redtrilliumgallery.com/artist-application.

Fiber in 3D (deadline is November 30, 2023)

This juried exhibition will appear in the spring 2024 issue of Fiber Art Now to be released in early April 2024. Selected artwork will be eligible for the onsite exhibition at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, Texas, January 27 through May 4, 2024. Artists are invited to enter TWO innovative three-dimensional artworks of original design that stretch the boundaries of fiber and textile techniques. The artwork must include a fiber component or textile technique.

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Christmas Bazaar (deadline is December 7, 2023)

Come be part of our Christmas Bazaar at the Oregon City Church of the Nazarene on December 9, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. The deadline is December 7. The set up is 6-8 p.m. and then again Saturday morning from 8-9:30 a.m.

All spaces are 9 feet wide by 7 feet deep. Double spaces are still available. A basic space in which the artist brings their own tables/risers and needs no power is $35. If the artist would like to use our table(s), add $10. Add an additional $10 if the artist needs power.

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Call for Vendors: Elsie Stuhr Holiday Bazaar (December 2, 2023)

The Elsie Stuhr Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, December 2nd from 9am-3pm. There will be over 50 vendors selling homemade, handcrafted items perfect for holiday gifts. There will also be raffle giveaways, music and lots of holiday spirit! Learn more and apply >>

A Generous Kingdom VIII: Art that explores symbolism, story, and beyond (deadline is October 28, 2023)

The competition is open to all 2D and 3D artists, national and international, working in all forms of painting, drawing, photography, graphics, digital, and sculpture are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. This is a virtual exhibition and all works will be displayed on the gallery website and promoted through social media channels. Learn more and apply >>

Pen & Ink Challenge (deadline is October 31, 2023)

Judges from ArtProf.org will be looking for strong cohesion in both technical execution and presence of a core concept, and how they work together to form a visually commanding presence. They will also consider the originality of the idea, innovative engagement of the materials used, and bold artistic vision. Learn more and apply >>