Calls to Artists

CALL FOR ENTERTAINERS FOR EUGENE PRIDE
Deadline to Submit: May 31, 2023

Are you an artist or performer interested in performing at Pride this year? They are looking for the Eugene/Springfield area’s queer and talented musicians, poets, artists, entertainers, and activists/speakers of all kinds. All interested acts must know that content must be suitable for all ages and you must be available to perform on Saturday, August 12, 2023 between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Read more.

BLACK HISTORY IS HISTORY
Deadline to Submit: June 4, 2023 midnight

“Black History IS History” is a group art exhibition that will be on display July 28 – September 2, 2023 at the Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) in Portland, OR. It is being curated by Daren Todd and Steph Littlebird, guest leaders of Gallery Committee this year. Black artists living in Oregon and SW Washington are invited to apply to be a part of this important exhibition. Emerging and experienced visual artists are invited to apply. Submissions from filmmakers, musicians, writers, and artists working in other media are also welcome. Read more.

FERMATA BALLET COLLECTIVE – INSTRUCTOR ARTIST CALL
Deadline to Submit: June 7, 2023

Fermata Ballet Collective Inc. is looking forward to hosting their next seasonal series workshop and Shared Space event! From July 26-28, FBC Inc. will hold two classes per day over a three day period, followed by a rehearsal and Shared Space Event open to the community at Platform360 in Eugene. If you have interest in being an instructor artist, read more and apply here.

8TH ANNUAL UPSTREAM ART
Deadline to Submit: June 14, 2023

Apply for the City of Springfield’s 8th annual UpStream Art storm drain mural painting project. Four artists will be selected and compensated $1,000 for completing custom-designed murals approximately 4-ft. x 6-ft.. Read more.

PHOTOZONE GALLERY’S 33RD ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
Dates to Submit: July 1 or 2, 2023

The PhotoZone Gallery presents its 33rd Annual Juried Show, which is open to photographers working in any photographic medium. Cash prizes are $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $150 for third place. All accepted entries will be on display for the duration of the exhibit. Submissions accepted July 1st and 2nd between 11 am and 3 pm. The exhibit will be on display at Emerald Art Center in Springfield July 5th through July 28th, 2023. Read more.

THE GREAT BLUEBERRY PAINT OUT!

The Pacific Rim Art Guild is holding their 3rd annual Blueberry Festival July 14-16 on the McKenzie River at “The Blueberry Patch.” This is a smaller fair, with art booths, great summer-ly acoustic pickin’ music, and an “Everything Blueberry” kitchen. This year includes the 1st BLUEBERRY PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT! The art show will be during the Blueberry Festival with a reception and award ceremony Friday evening July 14th from 4-6:30. The Blueberry Patch will open their field from June 10 – July 1st for the artist to come and paint. The cost is $35 for Open division and $45 for Professional Division. Read more.

CALDERA ARTS 2024 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Deadline to Submit: July 18, 2023

Caldera supports artists, creatives, and cultural workers to build skills, relationships, and projects that inspire growth, combat oppression, and activate change. Residents draw inspiration from the residency community and the natural world surrounding their Arts Center in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Residencies are open to regional and national, creatives and cultural workers in any discipline. Artists at any stage of their careers, who are not current students, are eligible to apply. Residencies are also available for parent artists who would like to bring their children. Residents will receive private lodging, studio, and artist stipend.  Read more.

AUTISM ARTISM CALL FOR ARTISTS

Autism Artism events provide opportunity for artists on the autism spectrum to be recognized for their artwork, have fun, and even make money if the artwork sells. They accept creations in painting, drawing, literary and poetry, sculpture, video, audio, fabric, woodwork, jewelry or any other mediums.  Read more.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EXHIBIT
Deadline to Submit: August 7, 2023

The Maude Kerns Art Center is accepting submissions for their 30th annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit, which takes place October 13 – November 3. All artists, working in all mediums, are eligible. There is a $15 application fee. Work must be original and must focus on the Mexican Day of the Dead, which blends the ancient harvest rituals of the Aztec God of death and the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. The celebration honors the dead and acknowledges the link between the communities of the living and the dead.  Read more.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CONTEST
Entries accepted between: August 25 and September 29, 2023, 5pm 

Artists are invited to compete in the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2024 Habitat Conservation Stamp, Waterfowl Stamp, and Upland Game Bird Stamp art competitions. Winning artwork is used to produce collector stamps and other promotional items (e.g., prints, wine label, etc.) with sale proceeds benefiting Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. The winning artist for each contest will receive a $2,000 award. Read more.