2026 – CALL FOR PROPOSAL BUILDING 5 ART SPACE
We are now accepting submissions for our highly anticipated 2026 Program—an opportunity for bold, site-specific artistic exploration within one of the Northwest’s most dynamic creative spaces. Multiple proposals potentially accepted, one will be awarded the Dengerink Creative Stipend. All selected artists will have full access to our unique space and support in realizing ambitious, site-specific work.
Building 5 is a 5,000-square-foot hub for creativity, collaboration, and community located in Portland, Oregon’s Northwest industrial area. Bathed in natural light and framed by soaring ceilings, this extraordinary space is designed to inspire bold ideas and ambitious work. We are deeply committed to uplifting artists across disciplines and career stages—offering not only opportunities to exhibit and present their work, but also a platform for visibility, experimentation, and growth.
We invite proposals from individual artists and collaborative teams who are driven, self-directed, and deeply curious. We are especially interested in artists from diverse backgrounds whose work engages meaningfully with space, scale, and the physical and conceptual environment of Building 5.
This program is designed for those who are eager to push the boundaries of their practice while fostering public engagement. All selected artists must include a public-facing component in their proposal—whether through artist talks, exhibition hours or other forms of community interaction.
Artist(s) will receive:
- Two to five week program duration
- 24 hour access to our 5,000 sf space
- Opportunity to engage and interact with Portland Art Community
- Access to our lights, audio, and projection equipment
- $1,000 Dengerink Creative Stipend for October exhibition only
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a project proposal (1–2 pages) outlining the work you intend to create, including planned public-facing components such as open hours, performances, or artist talks. Include a brief artist statement (up to 250 words), a current CV or résumé, and a short bio (100–150 words) for promotional use. Applicants should also provide up to 10 work samples—images or video links—with corresponding details such as title, medium, dimensions, year, and brief descriptions if relevant. If your project has specific technical or spatial requirements, feel free to include a short outline or diagram. You may also indicate your preferred dates and length of time needed.
We are looking for:
- Site-specific, large scale, interactive installations, sculpture, new media, and performance works
- Current affairs, thought-provoking subjects
- Collaborations or collaborative teams and interdisciplinary collectives
It’s a chance to activate space, provoke thought, and make lasting impact.
Dates for 2026 TBA
Deadline is midnight PST, September 29, 2025
Application Fee $25
more information www.buildingfive.org
More Info
https://www.buildingfive.org/proposals
Location
Portland Oregon
Opportunity Region
national
Commitment
nonapplicable
Contact Email
info@buildingfive.org