CALL TO ARTISTS
2017 ECLIPSE EPICENTER EXHIBIT
All artists creating fine arts and crafts are invited to participate in this art exhibit in celebration of the total Solar Eclipse August 2017. Madras has a population of approximately 6,200 which is expected to swell to about 70,000 over the weekend preceding the Solar Eclipse.
Thousands will visit the gallery during this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event looking for that perfect souvenir. Artwork for this show therefore must be Central Oregon landscape or solar/celestial oriented.
Original artwork may be submitted by CD, the artist’s website or pictures and pdf may be sent via email or mail. Deadline for submissions is June 30; return notification will be sent by July 14. If earlier notification is needed, submit earlier than June 30 with appropriate box checked on entry application. No entry fee is required. Gallery commission for sales is
35 percent for members, 45 percent for non-members. Membership information for our 501(c)(3) gallery will accompany
acceptance notification.
All entries shall be for sale. Artwork is limited in size to 36″ x 36″ including framing; if not ready to hang, must be shrink-wrapped for display in print racks. All crafts, from jewelry to cards, to ceramic ware would provide wonderful memories.
Art Adventure Gallery 185 SW 5th Street
Madras, OR 97741
541.475.7701 or 541.475.6317
info@artadventuregallery.com
The UUFCO Art Resource Team
invites artists to submit up to three digital images of artworks for consideration in the upcoming exhibit, Fiber Arts. The show will hang in the Linus Pauling Gallery at UUFCO and will run from July 1 thru September 2. Deadline for image submissions is June 15. Send questions and/or digital images and a brief description of works including size, value, media and title and/or identifying details to Sue Wilhelm, sawstudio@yahoo.com, 541-389-0023.
CALL TO ART
The Deschutes Public Library, downtown branch, invites artists to submit up to two pieces of art, for its show Water in Motion, running from July 12 to October 10. Artwork in all media is accepted. Pieces must be framed, with a wire hanging system and 16” by 20” or larger. Artists may submit their artwork on Tuesday, July 12 from 4-5:30pm in the Hutchinson room at the downtown library.
laurelfrancis@gmail.com.
ARTISTS’ GALLERY SUNRIVER
NOW, a unique opportunity for local artists to join the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver (AGS). It’s a rare opportunity as AGS seldom has openings. Are you a fine artist or fine crafts person? Looking for 2D artists (mixed media, encaustic, oil, watercolor) and 3D metal artist, wood turning, jewelry wearable art, unique pottery, photography or sculpture? Live locally?
We are For Artists By Artists. Participating members work shifts, have generous space to show their work and share in the operations of the gallery business. Generous commissions percent paid twice monthly and low monthly expense is shared among artist members.
Ready to find out more information? Contact Susan Harkness Williams 541-788-2486 or sunriversister@yahoo.com to learn more about our jury process.
CORRINE WOODMAN GALLERY
Artful Solar Eclipse Exhibit August 2017, The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Corvallis,
www.theartscenter.net.
Deadline: Sunday, June 25 or prior.
Never seen a full solar eclipse? This is the moment to start thinking about it. On August 21 a full solar eclipse will be on/over/in Corvallis. The Arts Center will dedicate a small group exhibit in the Corrine Woodman Gallery.
Dr. Randal L Milstein, astronomer and fine art photographer, one of the exhibition committee members (TBA) and curator Hester Coucke will select the artwork.
Artful Solar Eclipse takes place in the Corrine Woodman Gallery. Due to the limited space we ask for smaller size work of up to approx. 15×15” or an equivalent of that (the sum height and length be approx. 30”). The exhibit may be installed in salon style.
hester@theartscenter.net, 541-754-1551, ext 658.
OREGON TRADITIONAL ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Oregon Folklife Network (OFN) is accepting applications for 2017. This program offers master traditional artists and culture keepers a $3,000 stipend to teach their art form to apprentices from their own communities, Tribes, cultural, religious or occupational group. The stipend pays masters to pass on their knowledge, skills and expertise to an apprentice of great promise, who is empowered thru these lessons to continue carrying on Oregon’s traditions.
Contact us first if you want to apply.
Visit ofn.uoregon.edu or contact Brad McMullen (ofn@uoregon.edu, 541-346-3820) for more information about your eligibility in the program.
ART IN THE HIGH DESERT
Visual artists are invited to apply now for the 2017 Art in the High Desert Show and Sale. The four-person jury is new each year to ensure a fresh look as they review artist applications. Art in the High Desert, as a nonprofit organization, has just been ranked tenth (out of over 600 shows in the nation) for quality of art and sales.
www.artinthehighdesert.com and click For Artists. 541-322-6272.
CALL TO ARTISTS:
THE PRINEVILLE ART CRAWL
2nd Friday each month is inviting all media artists — if you are interested in participating.
rgpeer9857@gmail.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS TWIGS GALLERY
SISTERS
Twigs Gallery and Home Goods at 331 W Cascade Ave. in Sisters accepting submissions for artwork with a fiber component to be displayed in the gallery for month long shows beginning the fourth Friday of each month. The work can range from art quilts to felting, knitting, crocheting and mixed fiber media. The body of work submitted should have a theme and all work must be for sale.
You can submit proposals in person to Jean Wells Keenan, jean@stitchinpost.com. All pieces will be reviewed for placement in the gallery.
gallery@twigs-sisters.com, 541-549-6061.
CALL TO ARTISTS ST. CHARLES
Arts in the Hospital, two venues thru St. Charles Healthcare-Bend. Please send your requests and submissions to Linda Francis-Strunk, coordinator, Arts in the Hospital, lindartsy1@gmail.com.
HDAL CALL TO ARTISTS
High Desert Art League (HDAL) is currently accepting applications for new members. HDAL is a professional artists’ group working to support the advancement of its member artists thru exhibitions, education and related outreach. Please refer to the HDAL website for information about our League, submission for membership and to view work by current members. We strive to have a varied group of artists in regard to art style, subjects and mediums. If your art will contribute to our group’s diversity you may contact us thru our website:
www.highdesertartleague.com.
HOOD AVENUE ART CALL TO ARTISTS
Sisters art gallery looking for two new artist members. Medium should be metal or wood sculpture. Send portfolio images with dimensions and prices to
info@HoodAvenueArt.com.
REDMOND SENIOR CENTER ARTISTS
Redmond Senior Center announces a new exhibition program promoting local artists. We are soliciting individuals, groups and clubs to participate in multi-interest arts and crafts shows. 325 NW Dogwood, Redmond, 8am-4pm, Monday thru Friday. 541-548-6325, lsmith@bendbroadband.com.