Call for Artists
see below for current opportunities

small works show june 2023
Juried Show
The Dalles Art Center invites submissions for the Small Works Exhibit scheduled for June 8 - June 30th 2023
Awards:
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First place: $300
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Second place: $200
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Third place: $100
Criteria for Submissions:
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Works can be figurative or abstract. All mediums are accepted: paintings, drawings, photography, prints, etchings, fabric and sculptures.
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Wall pieces can be as small as 4 x 6" and as large as 8 x 10," variations in size are accepted, as long as one side of the piece is no smaller than 4" and the other side is no larger than 10". Square pieces (e.g. 6 x 6" are accepted.
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Sculpture must be able to stand or rest on a pedestal or floor space no larger than 8 x 10."
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Pieces must be made by artists and/or artist collaborators and be of original design.
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Artwork must arrive at The Dalles Art Center by no later than 3 pm on Saturday, June 3rd.
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Artwork must be picked up from The Dalles Art Center on Saturday, July 1st by or before 3 pm.
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A $20 application fee must be received by or before May 19th to be elgible for consideration.
How to Submit Work:
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Please send an email with the Subject Line: SMALL WORKS SUBMISSION to director@thedallesartcenter.org by or before May 19th, 2023.
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Submissions should include:
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Name of artist:
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Contact Email & Phone
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Artist Statement describing your artistic approach or style and other information regarding your work or career. Please limit Artist Statement to 1 paragraph (5 - 6 sentences).
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Links to website or portfolio (not required - send if you have this)
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.jpg or a .pdf of the specific piece you want to submit.
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You may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration.
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Submit payment online here, by using the button below, or send to The Dalles Art Center Attn: SMALL WORKS SUBMISSION, 220 E Fourth St./The Dalles, OR/97058.
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Notification of Acceptance to Show
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Decisions will be communicated by email by or before Friday, May 26th.
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Artists are asked to confirm their participation in the show by Monday, May 29th.
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Juror: Louise Palermo, Executive Director. The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Museum