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GALA Call to Artists for Summer Exhibition: “Color Play”

Deadline May 13, 2026

Color is more than just a visual experience; it is a language of emotion, memory, and narrative. GALA invites local artists to explore this spectrum for our upcoming themed exhibition, “Color Play.”

We are seeking works where color serves as the primary springboard for storytelling. Whether your palette is vivid or muted, intentional or unexpected, whimsical or sophisticated, we want to see how you use hue and saturation to take viewers on a journey. Show us your personal lens on the impact and effect of color in our lives and imaginations.

Exhibition Details

  • Theme: Color Play
  • Location: Gresham City Council Chambers Lobby 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030
  • Exhibition Dates: June 8, 2026 – August 28, 2026

Eligibility & Media

We are looking for submissions across all media, including:

  • Painting, Drawing, & Mixed Media
  • Photography & Digital Art
  • Sculpture & 3-D Works
  • Jewelry, Pottery, & Glass

Geographic Requirement: To ensure the safety of the works and the ease of installation, all participating artists must reside within 30 miles of Gresham, Oregon for in-person delivery and pickup of accepted works.

Important Dates

Milestone Date
Submission Deadline May 13, 2026
Jury Notification May 20, 2026
Exhibition Opens June 8, 2026
Exhibition Closes August 28, 2026

How to Submit

Let your artistry, inventiveness, and creativity flow! We encourage artists to push the boundaries of how color defines a space, culture or a story.

Submission Note: Please ensure all digital previews of your work are high-resolution to accurately represent your color palette to the Curator Team.

Ready to share your vision? https://app.entrythingy.com/galaarts/color-play/


More Info
https://www.galaarts.org/enter-shows

Location
Gresham Council Chambers Lobby School Boards & Public Safety Building 1331 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 97030

Opportunity Region
Local

Commitment
Non-Applicable

Contact Email
president@galaarts.org