calls for artists

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition Movements. The exhibition features art that explores movements of nature, bodies, and man-made structures, as well as artistic and social movements. We welcome works that focus on the fluidity of identities, cultural and sociopolitical boundaries, and shifting social phenomena, as well as physical and […]

Got cool work you’d like to share with others? Come join us for October First Friday as we close down our street for a giant art party! East Creative Collective is a member-led group of about 30 artists in Portland’s Central Eastside. We are putting together a big celebration of art ferment for October 2, […]

  Opportunity The Boise City Department of Arts & History invites artists to apply for the opportunity to participate in an exhibition of fiber arts, titled Warp & Weft, at the Erma Hayman House. The exhibition highlights the creativity and ingenuity found in textile practices across cultures, examining how artists use fiber-based media to shape […]

A juried group photo show on black and white photography at Black Box Gallery. For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com/

Artists in Action will present its Fiber Arts Show and “Upcycled Creations” Fashion Show from November 6–28 at Elsinore Framing and Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE, Salem. The exhibition showcases textile-based artwork alongside the playful, wearable Upcycled Creations Fashion Show, where artists transform recycled materials into unique pieces that incorporate as many as […]

Fat Over Lean (FOL) is a collaborative art show open to all fat artists living in Oregon and Southern Washington. The show runs October 1st through 31st, 2026 and will be held at Fans Only Gallery, 1010 SW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97205.  Artists of all experience levels are welcome to apply. This project was created by Michelle […]

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where your art practice is headed? The Artistic Clarity Life Audit is a free reflective assessment designed for practicing artists at any stage. Whether you’re returning to your work, building momentum, or questioning what’s next, the audit offers an opportunity to step back and take an honest look at your […]

We invite greater Portland-based artists to submit to Queer Spirit, an in-person exhibition at Blackfish Gallery taking place in January 2027, celebrating resilience, belonging, and radical imagination through work that engages queer identity, community, and lived experience. We welcome LGBTQIA+ artists of all backgrounds whose practice explores these themes. Artwork submitted can span 2D and […]