Artist Opportunities – June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023 Artist Opportunities

New Calls for Artists

Heroes and Villains: 16th Annual Juried Show (deadline is June 30, 2023)

The Columbia City Gallery is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for its 16th Annual Juried Exhibit. Jurors for the exhibit are Inye Wokoma, artist, filmmaker, journalist, and co-founder of Wa Na Wari; Hanako O’Leary, Artist; and Tommy Gregory, artist/curator, Senior Art Program Manager for Public Art/Port of Seattle. Learn more and apply

Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival (deadline is May 31, 2023)

Arts Council of Lake Oswego invites artists working in any medium to submit an artwork, or a proposal for an artwork, in response to a piece of art from Lake Oswego’s permanent art collection. New artworks and existing permanent collection pieces will be curated into an exhibition on view at the ARTspace gallery September 8 – October 27, 2023. Lake Oswego’s permanent collection can be viewed in person (details below) or online at Public Art Archive. Learn more and apply

Previous Calls That Are Still Open

Abrazo (Embrace) (deadline is June 3rd, 2023)

Abrazo or embrace is a new call for art and was born out of a desire to celebrate (and embrace) an even broader community of artists during this 10th year of Verum Ultimum. It will push the boundary of what is possible. Every artist that enters this call for art is guaranteed to have 1 work accepted. It will be Verum’s biggest exhibition to date. Learn more and apply here.

41st Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts (deadline is July 30, 2023)

The Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts is dedicated to promoting the arts and supporting artists. We are the largest juried fine art exhibition in Eastern Oregon, located in the beautiful town of Joseph – known for its breathtaking scenery, myriad outdoor recreation opportunities, world-renowned bronze foundries, exquisite galleries and Main Street art installations. The festival features representational/traditional realism, as well as contemporary art, from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Learn more and apply

Charbonneau Festival of the Arts 2023 (deadline is August 15, 2023)

Join us September 22-24, 2023 in the Village at Charbonneau, Wilsonville, Oregon, for Arts with Flair, the 39^th Charbonneau Festival of the Arts. The event includes a Fine Art Gallery, Artist & Artisan Vendor Booths, student artwork from area high schools, live music, and silent auction fundraiser.

Artists have the option of exhibiting up to five (5) pieces in the Fine Art Gallery, participating in the Packaged Art Store, or joining artisans with a booth in the Vendor Show. Learn more and apply

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Artist Opportunities – May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 Artist Opportunities

New Calls for Artists

2023 Around Oregon Biennial (deadline is May 22, 2023)

This event is a chance for people in the Mid-Willamette Valley to experience artworks by contemporary artists living in all parts of Oregon. The exhibition recognizes the quality and diversity in the creative expression of artists. The purpose of the exhibit is to show working artists from many backgrounds and origins and bring emerging and established artists together. Learn more and apply

Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival (deadline is May 31, 2023)

Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the City of Vancouver, the festival features stages, pop-up galleries, family activities, and food vendors set up throughout downtown Vancouver and Esther Short Park. Learn more and apply

Previous Calls That Are Still Open

Request for Qualifications, Arbor Lodge Shelter (deadline is May 17, 2023)

In partnership with Multnomah County and Do Good Multnomah, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams who are living in Oregon or Washington to submit qualifications for a site-specific exterior mural at the soon-to-be-renovated Arbor Lodge Shelter in North Portland. One artist/artist team will be selected to create a bilateral mural on the north and west exterior walls. Learn more and apply

Annual Rose Festival Art Show (deadline is May 19th, 2023)

The 41st Annual Rose Festival Art Show is officially open for artwork submission!
Submission due: May 19
Show dates in The Gallery: June 1 – 28
Online viewing: June 2 – August 3
Learn more and apply here.

Abrazo (Embrace) (deadline is June 3rd, 2023)

41st Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts (deadline is July 30, 2023)

Charbonneau Festival of the Arts 2023 (deadline is August 15, 2023)

Artists have the option of exhibiting up to five (5) pieces in the Fine Art Gallery, participating in the Packaged Art Store, or joining artisans with a booth in the Vendor Show. Learn more and apply

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Artist Opportunities – May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 Artist Opportunities

New Calls for Artists

Color Burst: Contemporary Photography (deadline is May 12, 2023)

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a color photography juried group photo show. Contemporary color photography has a big range of dynamic colors being used for landscape, portraiture, architecture, fashion, street, abstract, documentary, still life, narrative, conceptual projects, nature and night photography. How do photographers use color to think about, compose, stylize and captivate and present contemporary photography? Learn more and apply

Request for Qualifications, Arbor Lodge Shelter (deadline is May 17, 2023)

41st Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts (deadline is July 30, 2023)

Charbonneau Festival of the Arts 2023 (deadline is August 15, 2023)

Artists have the option of exhibiting up to five (5) pieces in the Fine Art Gallery, participating in the Packaged Art Store, or joining artisans with a booth in the Vendor Show. Learn more and apply

Previous Calls That Are Still Open

Umpqua Valley Arts’ Summer Arts Festival (SAF) (deadline is May 15th, 2023)

Held annually in Roseburg OR since 1971, it is the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon. For over 50 years, this favorite summertime kick-off event has been a gathering ground for artists, entertainers, vendors, community members, and visitors, bringing together over 10,000 people the last weekend of June in Roseburg’s lush Fir Grove Park. Learn more and apply here.

Annual Rose Festival Art Show (deadline is May 19th, 2023)

Abrazo (Embrace) (deadline is June 3rd, 2023)

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Artist Opportunities – April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023 Artist Opportunities

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts (deadline is April 24th, 2023)

The organizers are extending three of calls for artists! You now have until April 24th to apply to the following:
– The Artist’s Vision: Loud Lines and Bold Statements
– The Featured Exhibit: The Art of the Album & Concert
– The 12×12 show: The Festival of Arts & Flowers
Apply for all open calls here.

50th Corvallis Fall Festival (deadline is May 1st, 2023)

On September 23 & 24, the 50th Annual Corvallis Fall Festival will return to idyllic, tree-lined Central Park with 170 art booths, over 30,000 guests, food booths, live entertainment on the Main Stage & the Family Stage, the Saturday Night Street Dance, & opportunities for children to engage in art activities all weekend long. Admission is free & the free shuttle is just minutes away.

Each year, the festival welcomes back many beloved artists who have participated for decades, while reserving space for new & emerging artists to enrich the festival experience. Learn more and apply here.

Umpqua Valley Arts’ Summer Arts Festival (SAF) (deadline is May 15th, 2023)

Annual Rose Festival Art Show (deadline is May 19th, 2023)

Abrazo (Embrace) (deadline is June 3rd, 2023)

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Call for Art: Next Citizens Bank Rotation Starts on April 28th, 2023

April 14, 2023 Citizens Bank Gallery

By Rhoda Bohr, Citizens Bank Gallery Coordinator

The next rotation for the Citizens Bank will begin April 28th. The rotation is for 3 months total, Art In/Out will be scheduled on April 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 citizensbank@threeriversartistguild.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 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 Monday, April 24th 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 are found on the guild website under Gallery. Art must be delivered to Citizens Bank in Oregon City.

This rotation includes Mother’s Day, Father’s day, many graduations, Wedding season and Independence Day. so sales are possible! Patrons of the bank and staff alike love to see the art and we artists love to have our work seen, so this gallery is a match made in heaven!!

If you have any questions, please contact Rhoda Bohr as above!

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Artist Opportunities – April 1st, 2023

April 1, 2023 Artist Opportunities

City of Gladstone Pilot Mural Project (deadline is April 3rd, 2023)
Sent by Lori Bell (loribellconsulting.org)

A pilot mural project will work with the community to design and implement two high-quality outdoor painted murals that reflect the tourism themes and content highlighted by the community. Two murals will focus on the theme of ‘Postcards of Gladstone’ with the subtext of “glad to be here!” Accompanying will be reproductions of the actual mural as printed postcards for distribution by various partners with licensing permission approved by selected artist. Learn more and apply here.

Troutdale Arts Festival 2023 (deadline is April 12th, 2023)
Sent by Ellen Green, TRAG member

The Troutdale Arts Festival 2023 is moving to Downtown Troutdale and partnering with First Friday in June. The E. Historic Columbia Highway will close at 3pm on Friday, June 2nd for First Friday, an annual Troutdale event with vendors, music, food and more. The City of Troutdale, Local Businesses and Galleries will kick off their summer season on that Friday at 5pm. Learn more and apply her e.

Focus: Trees and Water (deadline is April 13th, 2023)

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on Trees and Water. This exhibition will look to feature both subjects in a dynamic and diverse exhibition on contemporary photography. Trees and Water are both powerful and important subjects. Water can be an ocean, a river, a pool, a fountain, rain or mist or fog, lakes, snow and waves. Learn more and apply here.

Arts Commission Grant Program 2023 (deadline is April 28th, 2023)
Sent by Cathy Rowe, TRAG Secretary

Grant Amount – The program offers two tiers of funding: an Arts Commission Small Grant, from $250 – $2,499, and an Arts Commission Large Grant, from $2,500 – $10,000. Applicants for the Large Grant need to identify a 10% match toward the total program cost. Grant applications will be available from March 20, 2023- April 28, 2023. Final award decisions will be made at a special Arts Commission meeting on June 1, 2023. Learn more and apply here.

Happy Valley Sculpture Garden Program (deadline is May 1st, 2023)
Sent by Jaimie Lorenzini with happyvalleyor.gov

The City of Happy Valley is accepting submissions for the 2023-2025 Happy Valley Sculpture Garden Program exhibit. Sculpture applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Please find this cycle’s Call to Artists here. The Call includes a variety of resources, including selection criteria, a submission tutorial and display pad locations. Moreover, program staff are available to answer any questions and provide technical assistance (e.g., language translation and non-digital applications).

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Call for Artists: Oregon City Festival of the Arts 2023

February 28, 2023 Oregon City Festival of the Arts, Events Organized by TRAG

For the seventh year, the Three Rivers Artist Guild is presenting an arts, culture and heritage event known as the Oregon City Festival of the Arts (OCFOTA). It will take place on August 12 and 13, 2023.

The event is now considered the premier art event in Oregon City. The Festival will be held at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center located at 1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, OR 97045.

Hours of Operation are 10-5 both days.

In 2022 the festival drew over 6,000 attendees throughout the weekend. This event is free to the public.

Your point of contact is Lynda Orzen, president@threeriversartistguild.com.

This is a juried art show and sale open to residents of Oregon and Washington State. If interested, an application and a nonrefundable $25 jury fee are due no later than May 15, 2023. There is space for approximately 55 artists. If accepted, the booth fee is $150. This includes your booth space (10’ x 10’) and marketing for the event.

Please note: This is an outdoor event on the grass. Although we make every effort to find the most level and suitable booth spaces, not all locations are perfectly flat. There is no power available for the booths. Please note, we periodically experience inclement weather. The ground may be wet. Please be prepared for potential showers and wind.

No more than two artists may share a booth and art must be compatible. Both artists must be juried in and send in separate applications and jury fees. You will share the booth fee of $150.

Important Dates to remember

May 15, 2023: Jury fee and application due date.
June 9, 2023: Jury results sent to artists.
June 30, 2023: $150 booth payments due.
August 11, 2023: Friday Festival set-up
August 12 and 13, 2023: Oregon City Festival of the Arts

Application to jury and payment

Please fill out the application form below . If accepted, your bio will be used for social media advertising. What you include in your statement is exactly what will be posted on Instagram and Facebook for marketing. Please make it approximately 100 words. The digital images are what we will be using for the jury process – so submit your best work!

Thank you for your interest and participation.

The form is now closed. Please check back next March!

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Nebbiolo Wine Bar looking for Art for Temporary Display

February 13, 2023 Artist Opportunities

Nebbiolo Wine Bar and Restaurant is looking for art to fill its walls on a temporary rotation basis. This exhibit opportunity is being organized by the TRAG partners in art program. Nebbiolo has room for 2-5 large (30 x 40 or larger) pieces, about 4 medium sized (about 18 x 24), and 8-12 smaller pieces. All chosen artworks would be on display for 4 months. The artist(s) can display them as “for sale” with prices, but must handle any sales themselves. Interested artists should submit 3-5 images of available artworks along with a short introduction and artwork description via email to Yvette Kirwin at yvette@nebbiolowinebar.com by March 1. Artwork installation will be on March 7 from 10-12 (Yvette is willing to move the date/time slightly if needed). Yvette would love to work with the artist(s) to promote their work with a reception/wine tasting.

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Call for Artists: 2023 Art and Wine in the Garden

February 13, 2023 Artist Opportunities

Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20 is inviting artists to be juried for the 2023 Art and Wine in the Garden held July 29-30, 2023. The large nursery is family owned near Corvallis. It has ample space for tents and all necessary equipment for artist booth set up. One of the employees who did it last year said sales were good. There is ample parking and clean bathrooms but no shade.

A small panel of judges will review submitted work, afterwards the selected artists will be emailed an invitation to join. Once artists are invited there is a $25 deposit by check for a 10 x 10 ft. space that will be refunded at the end of the event. Garland Nursery will receive 20% of sales by each vendor.

Artists must be available for both days, July 29 and 30.

Please email samples of your work to both addresses below.
events@garlandnursery.com
erica@garlandnursery.com

Guild member Sue Thomas has been going to this nursery for years and says the owners are wonderful.

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Call for Artists: 2023 LOCAL 14 Art Show & Sale

February 12, 2023 Artist Opportunities

CALL TO ARTISTS

2023 LOCAL 14 Art Show & Sale

October 6th, 7th & 8th, 2023

Set up – Thursday, October 5th

Venue:	World Forestry Center, Miller Hall 4033 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97221
Application Dates:	January 23rd, 2023 – March 18th, 2023 Detailed prospectus and application available on January 23rd, 2023 zapplication.org Notice of acceptance by mid-April
Open to:	All West Coast artists from California to Alaska, including British Columbia and Idaho
Questions:	Contact our Guest Artist Liaison: L14guestartistsliaison@gmail.com

Download Call to Artists PDF Flyer

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