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Join OPB’s “Oregon Experience” team for a special screening of our new film “Tattoo People.” The documentary short explores Oregon’s rich history and unique relationship with the art of tattooing. Conversation with the filmmaker and artists to follow. Anatomy Tattoo artists will be offering custom flash* and there will be temporary tattoos and other goodies […]

What I Meant to Tell You An Anthology of Gratitude and Apologies to the Living World Curated by Shannon Amidon | Verdant Publishing The Verdancy Project and Verdant Publishing invite submissions for What I Meant to Tell You, a participatory anthology of letters and notes addressed to any element of the natural world. The anthology […]

Open Call — Osaka, Japan (16–19 October 2026) Arrival Gallery is now accepting submissions for an upcoming exhibition in Osaka, Japan. Taking place from 16–19 October 2026, this presentation brings together a considered group of international artists in a focused, in-person exhibition. This is not a large-scale or overcrowded show. The intention is simple — fewer […]

Async Museum is an independent digital space dedicated to web art with a distinctive point of view. We exist to discover artists who use the web as their primary medium—recognizing their work as a new aesthetic. Our core philosophy is simple: The web browser is a twenty-first century canvas. We are officially seeking submissions for […]

Artists are invited to compete in the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2027 Habitat Conservation Stamp, Waterfowl Stamp, and Upland Game Bird Stamp art competitions. Winning artwork is used to produce collector stamps and other promotional items (e.g., prints, wine label, etc.) with sale proceeds benefiting Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. Deadline: Entries […]

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Location: Fries Auditorium, Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver, WA Anticipated call: Approximately 4:00–10:00 PM Performance: 7:00–8:30 PM Compensation: Paid; please include your day rate or estimated fee Serenade of the Stars is seeking a lighting designer/operator for a one-night professional dance performance featuring approximately 14 pieces. The theater […]

Looking for a meaningful part-time role in the arts? We’re seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach art and world culture to the next generation. No teaching certificate? No problem. What matters most to us is a vibrant community of diverse personalities, high energy, and inclusive teaching approaches. If you have a background in visual arts, theater, dance, music, literature, or […]

First festival call under the new Nightlab name invites Portland’s creative community to help shape next winter Fresh on the heels of the launch of Nightlab, the nonprofit formerly known as the Willamette Light Brigade, the Portland Winter Light Festival has officially opened its Call for Participation for the 2027 festival. Portland’s biggest celebration of […]