Call for Art – Small Works Holiday Show (deadline is November 4th, 2022)

Artist Opportunities


Join Art in Oregon in sharing art and happy holidays with our community through The Holiday Show!

This exhibit will feature only small artworks no larger than 12″x12″x12″ and including any frame. All art media are accepted, and artists may submit up to three artworks for jurying. The exhibit will take place at the Mary Elizabeth Gallery in the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House in Oregon City.

To apply complete the basic application form that includes a brief artist statement. Then email 1 image of each artwork you’d like considered for the exhibit, and image information to: call@artinoregon.org See image submission requirements below.

Submission deadline: Friday, November 4 at 11:59PM
Artist Art Drop-Off: November 11 & 12, 11am-4PM OR November 14, 4-7PM
Exhibit Opening: Friday, November 18
Exhibit Closing: Saturday, January 7, 2022
Artist Art Pick-Up: Monday, January 9, 4-7PM

About the Exhibit Space
Art in Oregon established the Mary Elizabeth Gallery in collaboration with the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House Museum in Oregon City. Artists chosen will have their work displayed in a home built in 1908 by prominent real estate investors Harley Stevens and his wife, Mary Elizabeth. The house was restored to much of its original Edwardian splendor through donations of furnishings and textiles. A visit to the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House Museum will transfer you back to Progressive Era inventions and innovations. 

About Art in Oregon
The mission of Art in Oregon is to foster culturally rich regional communities through partnerships, advocacy and investment in artists, businesses, educational spaces and community spaces. Our goal is to build and sustain art patronage through pride in Oregon artists and pride in art ownership. We work to establish collaborative relationships with the common goal of increased visibility and access to art for all people. Learn more at artinoregon.org.

Artist Eligibility
– Be at least 18 years of age.
– Artists must be a resident of Oregon for at least six months at the date of application.

Image submission requirements
– Images of artwork must be of high quality. 
– Image files must be .jpeg, tiff or pdf format.
– Label all artwork digital files as follows – First name-Last name-title-size.jpeg.
– Copyright remains with the artist and is the responsibility of the artist.
– Include in email the title of each artwork, dimensions, year created, and price
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Silver Soldering Workshop with Sue Woodworth (November 16th, 2022)

Workshops and Classes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Ages: 18 and Up (Due to the 450-500+ heat of the soldering iron and molten metal)
$65.00 (all soldering materials included)


Learn the art of soldering with Art-O-Maddic artist, Sue Woodworth.

In this workshop, you will learn some of the basic techniques, tricks, and safety in working with 500-degree solder. The solder Sue uses is not your “plumber’s solder” but a solder with a kick of “Silver” in it. A hot soldering gun and we are off. We are going to melt solder to a lovely molten state and make it flat and shiny. Then make puddles of hot solder and stamp designs with red rubber stamps. All soldering materials will be supplied.

We will create dots and connect fun metal charms and maybe some rhinestones to it. These will be easy simple projects that will “WOW” your friends and you’ll want to make more. You will go home with some soldered earrings that have been jazzed up by you!

Please bring: An old cookie sheet tin to have as your work mat. Wear an old shirt, jeans and maybe bring an apron. Occasionally a small spat of solder wants to jump ship.

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Citizens Bank Call for Art

Citizens Bank Gallery

By Rhoda Bohr, Citizens Bank Gallery Coordinator

The next rotation for the Citizens Bank will begin October 28th. The rotation is for 3 months total, Art In/Out will be scheduled on October 28th, a Friday. There is no cost for this exhibition, and no commission is charged. Artwork must stay on display for the entire 3 months. Email Rhoda Bohr at Rhobabes@msn.com to arrange a time.  Thank you to all the artists that have participated so far. We appreciate your commitment to art in our community!!

The bank has space for approximately 15 pieces of art.  There is space for 6 large pieces – approximately 18”x24” or so, and for 9 smaller pieces closer to 8”x10” 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 Citizens Bank committee at rhobabes@msn.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 Tuesday, October 25th 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. 

Since this rotation includes Thanksgiving and Christmas/winter holiday season, there are definitely sales opportunities!! We so appreciate Citizens Bank support for our guild and for supporting art in our community. Every one of their customers and employees get to see and admire our work every time they enter the bank- how cool is that!!

If you have any questions, please contact Rhoda Bohr at rhobabes@msn.com.

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Proposed Annual Dues Increase

TRAG Announcements

By Tamara Scott, TRAG President

The TRAG Board has been discussing increasing the cost of our annual dues. No one is sure when the last dues increase was, so it is obviously time! We also wanted to start offering some incentives for members who volunteer their time to help TRAG run and continue to provide three awesome show opportunities for our artists as well as community artists. After much discussion at our Board meeting, we have decided on the following:

1. The new membership fee will be $40 for the year.

2. GOLD MEMBERSHIP! All Board members (elected and appointed positions) will automatically become Gold Members since they volunteer their time for the entire year. You can become a Gold Member after volunteering for TRAG activities 3 times. 

Gold Member perks are:

     a. No jury fee for any of our shows.
     b. 25% discount on booth fees for all of our TRAG shows throughout the year.

You may be asking yourself, “what are the volunteer opportunities?” Well, here are some examples of volunteer opportunities with TRAG:

a. Help set up and clean up for our monthly meetings. Arrive 30 minutes before the meeting starts and rearrange the tables and chairs (the tables and chairs are always set up in a horseshoe fashion, so the tables need to be moved to the side and chairs need to be set up in rows). After the meeting, the tables and chairs need to be put back as they were found, and all folding chairs put back on the chair racks in the back of the room.

b. Run for and get elected to a Board position (President, VP, Secretary, or Treasurer)

c. Get appointed to a non-elected Board position (membership coordinator, volunteer coordinator, public-relations coordinator, website coordinator, art gallery coordinator(s) (once we have a gallery again), marketing, Oregon City Fesitval of the Arts chair, Holiday Show chair.

d. Volunteer to help with one of our shows:

  • Be a part of the show committee
  • Place signs around town before the show
  • Pick up signs after the show
  • Volunteer the day of the show to booth sit for artists so they can take a break, deliver water and snacks to artists, any other duties needed by the
  • show committee.
  • Work at a booth representing TRAG at the Oregon City Farmer’s Market, West Linn Wednesday Markets, Concerts in the Park, etc. (These are opportunities available to TRAG and could help increase our membership, but we haven’t taken advantage of them yet due to lack of volunteers to help
  • with these activities).

e. Write a grant!

These are just some of the volunteer opportunities with TRAG. We need to increase member involvement in all of our activities which will, in turn, grow our amazing organization!

We will be voting on this proposed dues increase at our November meeting, so please plan on attending, or email me (president@threeriversartistguild.com) your vote before the meeting on November 7 th . If you have any questions or concerns about this proposed change, please don’t hesitate to come to the meeting to discuss your questions and/or concerns, or email me.

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Call for Volunteers: 2022 Holiday Show

Events Organized by TRAG, Holiday Art Show & Sale

By Kerry Edwards, Holiday Show Volunteer Coordinator

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the Holiday Show that will be held on December 3rd and 4th.  This is a wonderful, very successful show and just a bit of volunteering helps it run smoothly.  Consider volunteering for a couple of hours on one of the days below. 

The job is easy, the atmosphere is fun and you can shop before or after your shift!!   

Below are the days and times needed – again – just two hours of your time would help!

FRIDAY, Dec. 2 – 3:00 – 7:00  (helping artists set up)
SATURDAY, Dec. 3 – 9:00 – 4:00 (assisting during the show – handing out snacks, booth relief)
SUNDAY, Dec. 4 –  10:00 – 4:00  (assisting during the show – snacks, booth relief)
SUNDAY, Dec. 4 – 4:00 – 6:00  (assisting artists with booth breakdown)

Fill the form below to sign up or directly contact Kerry Edwards at kerryducks56@gmail.com and help show your support of the HOLIDAY SHOW!!

If you are willing to help, PLEASE fill the form and choose your hours! You can change them later if you need. This really helps to coordinate volunteer efforts and make sure help is distributed evenly through the setup, duration of the show, and takedown. Thank you!

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FRIDAY, Dec. 2 – 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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SATURDAY, Dec. 3 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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SUNDAY, Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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SUNDAY, Dec. 4 – 4 p.m – 6 p.m.

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Demo: David Hooten: How to Photograph Your Artwork

Workshops and Classes

IN-PERSON DEMONSTRATION

Oct 13, 2022

Thursday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Oregon Society of Artists – 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205

Join OSA for an evening to learn how to photograph your artwork. Whether you’re using your smartphone or a digital camera, you’ll learn how to create high quality photographic images of your 2-D artwork. David’s demonstration will cover both high-end lighting solutions as well as using natural sunlight to create well-lit images that showcase your work at a professional level. Each attendee will leave with solid techniques to improve their artwork documentation and understand what photography options will best suit their personal needs and budget. 

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Call for Artists: 2022 Holiday Show

Events Organized by TRAG, Holiday Art Show & Sale

The Holiday Show will be taking place on the weekend of December 3 and 4, 2022.

Times for the events will be: 
Saturday from 9 am till 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am till 4 pm.

Set up will be on Friday, December 2 from 3 pm till 7 pm.
Please do not show up any earlier unless you are assisting with set up.

This show is for TRAG membership that have been juried into a TRAG event or the previous TRAG gallery. 

As of October 17th, 2022, there are only 6 spaces still available. All spaces are 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep at $60.
33 spaces have been already taken.

If you are a returning artist from the 2021 show and would like to request the same location, please let us know.

You must have your own display set-up. There are several tables available at the facility: 3 tables measuring 30” by 96” and 9 tables measuring 30” by 72”. Please send in your request to Lynda.

This show will be first come with applications for participation. If we are unable to fill the event during this first Call to Artists, we’ll send out a second call the beginning of November.

Please include at least 2 photos of your work for advertising purposes. We’ll have a postcard created to post on Facebook and email to clientele.

You will receive notification of acceptance by the end of October along with further instructions and information on set up.

If you have any further questions or comments, contact Lynda Orzen at orzep@comcast.net.

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Call for Artists: What If???

Artist Opportunities

Entry Deadline: 12/1/22

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Contact Email: joaniekrug@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 503-705-5669

Gallery 114 invites you to submit your work based on “imaginative commitments that did not happen”, “answers to absurd hypothetical questions” or however “what if” strikes you!  Please feel free to interpret this call in a serious or whimsical fashion.  We will be seeking quality artistic expression that embraces this theme with creative integrity. We welcome all forms of painting and drawing, sculpture and photography, plus fiber arts, digital arts and more. We strive to be inclusive and open to seeing what you present for your entries.

Our gallery is one of the oldest art collectives on the west coast and is located in the heart of Portland, Oregon’s bustling arts playground, the Pearl District.

At Gallery 114, you can “expect the unexpected” because we are artist owned, artist run and artists unleashed.  We encourage our members as well as jury participants to take risks and explore new and different creative efforts with underlying quality and integrity. We encourage emerging and established artists to apply.

For this show, “What If”, we turn our gallery over to innovative artists who test boundaries and dive into their sense of expressivd freedom.

This exhibit will be opening on First Thursday, January 5,2023, 6-9pm.  It will be open to the public Thursday-Sunday, 12-5 throughout the month.  It will also be accessible to view on our website- www.gallery114pdx.com

Deadline for Submission to CAFE:   December 1, 2022

The exhibit will be held from January 5- January 28, 2023

Media: All 2 and 3 dimensional media welcome. Works must be original .

Size: An individual Work should not extend beyond 7 ft in height and 5 feet in width.
Prices for a single piece should not exceed $5000.

Submission Fees: $35 for three submissions.

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