HIGH DESERT MUSEUM ART OF THE WEST
Art submitted for Art of the West must be original and completed within the last three (3) years. Up to four (4) works may be submitted for consideration by each artist. If sending a submission by email, please send one image and entry form per email. A submission does not constitute an acceptance of the work for exhibition.
Eligible Media: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, pastel, pen & ink, charcoal, etching, woodcut/block, stone lithograph, serigraph, photography, bronze/metal sculpture, ceramics as sculpture, wood carving as sculpture, stone sculpture, fiber/textile arts, basketry, beadwork or glass. DEADLINE JUNE 1.
Entry Form: Please complete a separate entry form for every piece and include a short 50-100 word biography that can be edited. Submissions will be accepted:
Online, scroll down for form; or Complete an entry form and attach one image per email to: kgramberg@highdesertmuseum.org; or
Mail a completed entry form and a CD/DVD or USB flash drive of images to:
High Desert Museum, Attention: Art of the West, 59800 South Highway 97, Bend, Oregon 97702
Digital files: The specifications for accepted digital files are as follows:
At least 300 DPI, TIFF and JPEG formats preferred, At least 5″ on smallest dimension of image
For more information, contact Faith Brower at 541-382-4754 ext. 392 or fbrower@highdesertmuseum.org.
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET
A private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide a gathering place and promotion for artists, craftspeople, growers, gatherers, musicians and food vendors to display and sell their unique work. It is an open air market downtown for professional artisans as well as beginners aspiring to develop their skills while displaying and selling their products. Since 1974 the primary goals of all Central Oregon Saturday Market decisions and rules have always been to support the “where the seller is the maker,” philosophy and to contribute to our community.
Opening Memorial Day Weekend.
If you are interested please call 541-420-9015, cosmparking@hotmail.com and check us out on Facebook.
HONORING OUR RIVERS
WILLAMETTE PARTNERSHIP
Honoring Our Rivers: A Student Anthology is celebrating another great year of publication with its largest anthology to date, featuring original poems, stories, photography, and art contributions from Oregon students and guest contributors such as Debby Neely, Aya Morton, and David Oates, not to mention an excerpt from Wildwood, by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis.
Students in kindergarten through college are encouraged to submit an entry to next year’s publication. Submissions should focus on the relationship between people and their watersheds. A special section will also focus on working rivers and feature selections that highlight sustainable transportation and river-dependent activities. Submission deadline is January 31, 2017 and a volunteer panel of educators, artists, writers, and river enthusiasts gather in the spring to select the works to be featured.
www.honoringourrivers.org
info@honoringourrivers.org.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Circle of Friends Art Gallery and Academy is now accepting new artists in all mediums. The gallery is currently home to over 40 artists.
COFA is a Juried membership gallery located in Tumalo on the busy Hwy 20 tourism route between Bend and Sisters. Eagle Crest Resort, The Bendistillary and the Tumalo Feed Company are nearby.
The gallery hosts a featured Artists reception on the first Saturday of each month and offers workshops and classes.
Please submit 3 images representing your body of works to friendsart@icloud.com.
CALL TO ART
Red Chair Gallery is looking for a few outstanding artists to join the gallery. We are a membership gallery with a large variety of “fine art and contemporary craft.” We are located in the heart of downtown Bend and show primarily local artists. We do require artists who can work in the gallery at least two 4 hours shifts per month. Most mediums will be considered, please send portfolio images and prices to: redchairgallerybend@gmail.com
NEW STUDIO IN BEND
Start creating in a shared space with talented artists from the community. Willow Lane is Bend’s newest shared studio in the heart of Bend. This space is created and run by local artists McKenzie and Adam Mendel. Located in a large industrial building down the street from The Workhouse, choose from six different size work spaces starting at $300 a month. Artists will have the opportunity to participate in Last Saturday events as well as meet new clients during open hours Monday to Wednesday noon to 4pm. Wifi and utilities are included as well as a common kitchen area and shared work space. www.willowlanearts.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 through 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 through 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 is excited and proud to announce a new exhibition program promoting local artists. We are soliciting individuals, groups and clubs to participate in multi-interest arts and crafts shows. Our facility is at 325 NW Dogwood, Redmond, hours 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. 541-548-632, lsmith@bendbroadband.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS
THE PRINEVILLE ART CRAWL
Second 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.
ARTISTS’ GALLERY SUNRIVER
CALL TO ARTISTS
Join the fastest growing diverse fine art and fine craft co-op gallery in Central Oregon. Looking for talented 2D and 3D artists who can work in the gallery two days a month and bring uniqueness to the mix. Contact jury chair Susan Harkness-Williams at 541-788-2486 or sunriversister@yahoo.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS
ST. CHARLES HEALTHCARE-BEND
Arts in the Hospital, two venues through St. Charles Healthcare-Bend. Please send your requests and submissions to Linda Francis-Strunk, coordinator, Arts in the Hospital.
lindartsy1@gmail.com.
Call to Artists
Small Prints ‘16
A6 invites U.S. printmakers to submit work for our first biennial juried print exhibition, Small Prints ’16. A6 welcomes a wide range of printmaking processes and subject matter in small-scale prints (image area no larger than 4×6, paper size no larger than 8×10). Jurying will be done by the actual work. A6 will offer purchase awards, materials prizes and a two-week artist residency at PLAYA for Best in Show. Entries are due May 30. Exhibit will run July 1–August 25. For full prospectus and entry forms, visit atelier6000.org or call 541-330-8759.