Call For Artists
Raíces: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Cultural Exhibit and Community Festival
August 22-September 27
Celebrating Culture - Honoring Tradition - Showcasing Talent
This fall, The Dalles Art Center will come alive with color, rhythm, and flavor during our Hispanic Heritage Exhibit: an immersive celebration of Latino/a/e/x culture through visual arts, music, dance, food, and storytelling. We’re calling on artists, cultural instructors, and vendors to help us create a vibrant, community-centered experience that honors the past while embracing the present.
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Running for five weeks, this dynamic exhibit will feature 8–10 selected visual artists whose work reflects the richness of Hispanic heritage in the Columbia Gorge. We are seeking a blend of contemporary and traditional art, and are especially looking to showcase the work of Latino/a/e/x artists from across the region.
This exhibit will launch with a vibrant Opening Celebration in front of the Art Center - featuring live music, performances, and food vendors - and continue with themed programming throughout its run.
We are actively seeking artists, instructors, and vendors who represent the Latino community.
What are we looking for?
Visual Artists
We invite submissions from artists working in a wide variety of visual mediums, including but not limited to:
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Painting & Drawing
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Sculpture & Woodwork
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Fiber Arts & Textiles
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Traditional Paper Arts
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Mixed Media & Installation
Artists selected for the exhibit will also have opportunities to participate in public programming, such as artist talks or interactive demos and classes.
Instructors & Performers
We are programming five themed weeks of educational and cultural workshops and are looking for instructors and performers for the following areas:
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Week 1: Culinary Arts – Traditional cooking demos or food history workshops
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Week 2: Visual Arts – Painting, drawing, or other visual expressions
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Week 3: 3D Arts – Fiber, woodworking, sculpture, or traditional crafts
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Week 4: Music & Dance – Live music, performance, or cultural dance instruction
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Week 5: Written Word – Poetry, storytelling, cultural narratives, or writing workshops
If you have questions about what we are looking for, please email us at director@thedallesartcenter.org
Cultural Vendors for Opening Celebration
We are also seeking Hispanic-owned food vendors and cultural booths to participate in the opening party. This high-energy community event will celebrate the start of the exhibit and spotlight Latino traditions in music, dance, food, and community pride.
How to Apply
Submit your application to director@thedallesartcenter.org by July 31. Please include:
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Visual Artists
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Artist statement and short bio
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3–5 images of your work (with titles, medium, and dimensions)
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Optional: proposal for a community, educational or interactive element
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Instructors/Performers
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Brief proposal of your workshop or performance idea
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Resume or short bio with relevant experience
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Any media or documentation that supports your proposal
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Food Vendors / Cultural Booths
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Brief description of your offerings
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Contact information, business name, and any required licenses
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We welcome submissions from both emerging and established creatives and especially encourage Latino/a/e/x artists, educators, and entrepreneurs to apply.
How should I price my work?
Artwork is a treasure, and the time artists puts into their work is valuable. A review of past sales indicates that the majority of items sold in open exhibits at The Dalles Art Center were priced between $100 and $1000.
Artwork at the show will be sold at a 70/30 (artist/TDAC)% commission split for artists who are members of TDAC, and a 60/40% commission split for those who are not members.
Community Celebration
Aug 22
Kick off the exhibit with us at an exciting community celebration in front of The Dalles Art Center!
This high-energy outdoor event will feature live music and performances, food vendors, and community booths. We are currently accepting applications from Hispanic-owned and/or supporting food vendors and cultural organizations, as well as performance artists.
This event will set the tone for a five-week cultural journey inside the gallery and throughout the community.
Let’s come together to celebrate the vibrant voices, traditions, and creative legacies of Hispanic heritage in the Columbia Gorge through art, food, music, and story.