The 11th annual First City Celebration is a go! Come downtown for live music all day, marketplace vendors, food vendors, the Kidzone, and lots more!
Saturday, July 16, 202211:00am – 8:00pm9 hours
All booths include a 10×10 empty space. We suggest that you bring a popup tent and a chair – it can get hot and it is a very long day.
Electricity (500W) is available for a $30 fee.
Through Oregon’s Percent for Art in Public Places Program, the Oregon Arts Commission and the Department of Administrative Services seeks to commission artworks for three exterior locations at the North Valley Complex, a newly renovated building in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. PST, Monday, March 21, 2022
Eligibility: Artists and artist teams who reside in the states of Oregon or Washington are eligible to apply. Emerging artists and artists from traditionally or currently underserved communities, including communities of color, are especially encouraged to apply. Artists with current contracts through Oregon’s Percent for Art in Public Places program are not eligible.
Budget: $415,000, for multiple commissions. Artist commissions are inclusive of design, engineering and permitting fees; fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, documentation and any other project costs.
For questions about the project and the application process, email Oregon Arts Commission project manager Peg Butler at pegbutlerart@gmail.com or call 503-928-3565.
Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council (WACC)
DEADLINE: May 7, 2022
SUBMISSION FEE: WAIVED (submit up to 3 pieces)
EXHIBITION DATES: June 2 to 4, 2022 (in-person festival); June 5 to July 31, 2022 (virtual gallery)
WILSONVILLE FESTIVAL OF ARTS: This Moment on Earth
INFO: https://www.wilsonvillearts.org/calls-for-art
“This Moment on Earth” is a juried group exhibition of visual works that raise awareness about issues facing society and the planet in 2022. Recognizing that we are at a crossroads on many fronts, WACC wish to provide a platform for visual artists to communicate, critique, educate, encourage, and embolden. Art can inspire the solutions we need for the future. This exhibition is the main feature for our revived Wilsonville Festival of Arts (WFA), which WACC has had to cancel two years in a row.
Each artist may submit up to three works for consideration.
Submission fee WAIVED.
To adapt to the pandemic, WACC present a hybrid exhibition that can be experienced in-person as well as virtually. The in-person Wilsonville Festival of Arts: “This Moment on Earth” shall be hosted at Meridian United Church of Christ (6750 SW Boeckman Rd., Wilsonville, OR 97070) from June 2 to 4, 2022. The virtual exhibition shall be accessible on our website (wilsonvillearts.org) from June 5 – July 31, 2022.
Artists selected for the physical exhibits will receive special instructions about delivery and pick-up of physical works.
Full details: https://www.wilsonvillearts.org/calls-for-art
If you have questions, please contact the organizers at moment@wilsonvillearts.org.
March 3 – 30, 2022
Submissions due by February 18!
Oregon Society of Artists’ Water Media Show celebrates all forms of water media! From watercolor to ink to chalk pastels and more, this exhibition invites submissions featuring all types of water soluble mediums. Open to any and all subject matter, this exhibition aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of water media in all of its magical forms.
This year the Spring Fling will be held at the Oregon City Golf Club at 20124 S Beavercreek Road in Oregon City. The event will be held Mothers Day Weekend, May 6 and 7. Friday from noon till 5 and Saturday from 10 am till 5 pm. Set up will be Friday morning from 8 till 11:30 am. There are two options for booth selections. The facility has an elegantly decorated reception room for weddings and other events. There is an outside covered patio area and covered Pergola for pop ups.
For more information contact the Spring Fling Coordinator, Lynda Orzen, orzep@comcast.net
There are eighteen spaces total inside the reception area that measure 6 ft x 8 ft in. Six of the spaces are 6 ft deep by 8 ft wide, twelve of the spaces are 8 ft deep by 6 ft wide.
There is a covered patio just outside the reception room with a covered Pergola.
Eight spaces to accommodate 10 by 10 booths,
Two spaces outside entry doors 8 wide by 6 deep
One odd-shaped space in Pergola about 7 ft by 5 ft.
All 8 by 6 spaces including odd shape are $50
10 x 10 spaces are $60
Table rental for 6 foot table is $10 for weekend
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Join us June 3-5, 2022, in the Village at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, Oregon, just south of the Willamette River, for Art with Flair, the 38th Charbonneau Festival of the Arts.
This year’s festival will include both Live and Virtual Fine Art Gallery and the Artisan Vendor Show (booths), student artwork from area high schools, jazz music performances, and our always popular silent auction fundraiser. The Virtual Exhibition Show itself will extend through the summer. Our Music Stage performers will appear in the outdoor covered pavilion and throughout the event’s venues, featuring area jazz musicians. Food and local wines will be available.
This is a juried show. However, all who previously registered for the postponed November 2021 festival are exempt from jury and will be provided a coupon by separate email, exempting them from further fees.
Event hours are Friday, June 3, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm for the Opening Night Gala (tickets required to attend), Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 10-4. Saturday and Sunday admission is free to the public.
The Fine Art Gallery artist check-in will be Thursday, June 2. Vendor booth setup will be Friday, June 3 morning into early afternoon. Precise times will shared with all once juried in.
Buyers are drawn from the greater Portland metropolitan area and northern Willamette Valley. The event will be held in collaboration with Wilsonville Arts and Culture Council, to feature “Art Across the River.” Our festival this year will also be included in Portland Rose Festival marketing as a Community Event Partner.
We are using ZAPPlication to manage the jury and application process. Further instructions, important dates, submission requirements, and more are available once you go to register online. If you are not already a member of ZAPP, you will need to create a free account to apply to the Charbonneau Festival of the Arts.
Of course, if you have any questions, contact us at info@charbonneauarts.org.
By Rhoda Bohr, Citizens Bank Gallery Coordinator
The next rotation for the Citizen’s Bank will begin in February. The rotation is for 3 months total, Art In/Out will be scheduled on February 3rd and 4th. There is no cost for this exhibition, and no commission is charged. Artwork must stay on display for the entire 3 months.
The bank has space for approximately 15 pieces of art. There is space for 6 large pieces – approximately 18” x 24” or so, and for 9 smaller pieces closer to 8” x 10” or even slightly larger. Please mark each submission as L for large or S for small. You can submit both large and small pieces.
You may submit up to 5-7 pieces of wall art. There is no provision for 3-D work in this gallery. Please email photos of your work along with your name and phone number to the Citizen’s Bank committee at citizensbank@threeriversartistguild.com.
All artwork must be titled and ready to hang on wall with appropriate wire and either framed or finished in a professional manner. On the reverse side of work, there must be the Artist’s name, phone number and other contact information along with the title and a price if for sale.
Deadline for submissions of work for this rotation is Sunday, January 30th by 5 PM. Send a JPEG of your artwork before that time, and the gallery manager will contact you about which pieces have been selected, the requirements for paperwork, and the art in/out scheduling. Art must be delivered to Citizens Bank in Oregon City.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhoda Bohr at citizensbank@threeriversartistguild.com.
The bank employees are so happy to have our art to admire and comment every time I go in about how wonderful it is. And remember, there are sales that happen- a piece sold this last rotation!
Announcing a second round of relief funding for artists:
Artist Resilience Program to provide $1.5 million for Oregon artists
The application is now live for the Artist Resilience Program, a second round of relief funding for Oregon artists offered by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. The partnership, which began with 2020’s Artist Relief Program, invests another $1.5 million in support for artists’ recovery from the pandemic.
Awards will generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be determined by a peer review panel. A geographic distribution model will ensure that applicants from across Oregon are supported. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10.
“We are incredibly grateful to Oregon Community Foundation and the Miller Foundation for their dedication to helping us sustain our artists through these difficult times,” said Brian Rogers, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission. “In reaching Oregon’s artists, we know we are not only supporting these individuals financially, but also enabling them to continue their creative careers and enliven the cultural environments of Oregon.”
The purpose of the Artist Resilience Program is to provide relief funding to Oregon artists who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic due to cancellations of exhibitions, performances, rehearsals or other activities with a stipend, events, teaching opportunities, book signings or other professional presentation opportunities. Guidelines are now posted on the Arts Commission website.
“In times of crisis, artists help us make sense of our world and stay connected to one another,” said Martha Richards, executive director of the Miller Foundation. “The Miller Foundation stands with Oregon artists in this difficult time because we recognize the critical roles they play in our communities and our lives – they are the foundation of our state’s arts ecosystem.”
“Oregon Community Foundation is thrilled to be a partner in this second wave of support for artists,” added Jerry Tischleder, Oregon Community Foundation’s program officer for arts and culture. “We recognize that independent and freelance artists are vital to the recovery of our communities, bringing hope and inspiration to the world while using their creativity to help process the collective trauma, grief and loss we’ve all experienced in these unprecedented times.”
The program supports professional artists from specific disciplines who have experienced or anticipate experiencing loss of revenue of $1,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021.
The artistic disciplines supported are: literature (creative non-fiction, fiction, play writing and poetry); dance (including choreography); music (composition and music performance); theatre and performance art; visual arts (crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and new media); design arts; folk & traditional arts; and media arts.
Artists from underserved communities, including (but not limited to) rural communities and communities of color, as well as artists with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.
The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available online at: www.oregonartscommission.org.
On Friday, January 14, the 2022 Gresham Arts Festival Application will be live. This year we will be celebrating year 20 of the Gresham Arts Festival on Saturday, July 16 this summer. Due to the tremendous feedback from both artists and attendees, the festival will remain at the Gresham Arts Plaza with just a few minor tweaks. Please visit GreshamOregon.gov/Gresham-Arts-Festival to find the application and apply beginning Friday.
Below is a snapshot of the timeline of events that will be important for all applicants:
Important dates
I also want to address some frequently asked questions:
1. Can the City let artists know before April 29 if they are in the show?
No. I will be sending out invites on Friday, April 29.
2. Can I reserve my spot I had last year?
No. This is a juried event, so no artist is guaranteed to be in the festival each year. Once artists are juried in I work really hard to accommodate needs based on lighting, sun exposure, etc., but I also create the event map for best flow of event for the guests as well.
3. What is the booth fee?
Booth fees are $125 per 10 X 10 booth space. Juried in artists may reserve 1-2 10X10 spaces.
Are there exceptions to this fee?
Yes. We will have a “Rising Artist” category this year for artists under 18 that want to showcase their work. We also have free spots available and awarded by our Arts Festival jury.
4. The application requires 4 photos, one being a booth photo. What if I don’t have a booth photo?
IF you do NOT have a booth photo, please just add an additional photo of your work, and describe your plan for your booth in the comment box on the application. It is important for the jury to know how many pieces of work you plan to display. (For example: if you have 4 portraits for the festival, the jury may suggest you try again in the future when you have a larger inventory to share.)
5. Are 10 X 10 canopies mandatory?
Yes. Mid-July can be a very warm time during our Oregon summers. They are mandatory for the health and well-being of the artists, but also to protect your art.
Please note: Stakes and weights for your canopies are mandatory. When you complete the application, you agree to all the Fire Marshall standards… which means having a safe, weighted down and flame-retardant canopy.
6. Do I need to complete my own fire permit?
No. All artists that are juried into the event will be emailed all the event details—including the note that I handle all permits as the event planner for the festival.
7. Can I sell multiple mediums in my space?
Yes and no.
Yes, if you submit an application PER MEDIUM you wish to showcase. The jury will have to jury in each medium. You will also be subject to a fee per medium in your 10 X 10 space.
No, if you are only awarded space for one medium, you can only showcase that one medium. For an example: If you are juried in as a painter and you request to also sell your sculptures, you will be told no. One medium per tent, unless you are juried in with multiple mediums and pay the necessary fees.
8. Can I share a booth space with another artist?
Yes and no.
Yes, if you are both juried in, and you both pay a $125 fee for your business being at the event, you can share a space.
No, if you want to add your artist friend to your booth space to fill your space. All artists must be juried in and pay the booth fees necessary for their space.
9. How many artists will be accepted?
I am not positive on this number currently (January 11, 2022). What I can share is that in the past 3 months I have had nearly 100 new artists reach out wanting to be at the event. This will be a very competitive jury process this year, and like every year we will have a waitlist for artists. This year the jury will select 5-10 artists per medium to be on the waitlist that I will pull from first.
10. But I have been an artist for years? Am I not guaranteed a space?
No. Like every year, this is a juried event and the Arts Festival jury will award a certain number of spaces per medium.
11. What are other ways I can get involved in the community as an artist?
Judy Han, founder of the Gresham Arts Festival, has a local non-profit: Gresham Outdoor Public Art. Her team is always looking to add artists to their list to work with on public art projects like sculpture, paintings, mural painting….etc. Learn more about Gresham Outdoor Public Art and connect with Judy and her team today!
12. I love Gresham and I want to get more involved in the community and share ideas, suggestions and feedback for the future of this thriving City. How can I do that?
Stellar question! Right now we want you to Image Gresham with us. You can share your ideas and feedback on our online vision board or attend one of our upcoming community visioning events. Learn more and Imagine Gresham with us today!
For any questions, please email ArtsFestival@GreshamOregon.gov. Thank you all so much—can’t wait for year 20!
Sasha Konell
Community Engagement | Community Events Specialist
503-618-2264
Looking for something fun and upbeat to do, while helping change lives in our community? We have just what you need – The Rotary Club of Oregon City’s Festival of Wreaths. It’s an online auction of 30 holiday wreaths created by local artists from TRAG and Rotarians. Some are classic, some rustic and some have a whimsical flair. Revenue from this fundraising event will support our Rotary Club’s community projects including childhood literacy, food for homeless students in Oregon City, mobile showers for the vulnerable in our community and enhanced access to quality healthcare. Bidding opened on November 9th and closes November 28th at 5pm.
Here are a few helpful links:
MOBILE
Registration –https://m.silentauctionpro.com/createlogin.php?fwd=olbSignUp&groupId=1729
Catalog –https://m.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlineitems.php?groupId=1729
DESKTOP VERSION
Registration –https://www.silentauctionpro.com/signinregisterolb.php?groupId=1729&olbreturn=/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1729&ks=1
Catalog –https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1729
